Petra’s Jackie Boodie (center) receiving sponsorship from Elizabeth Ram, Marketing Manager of the New GPC inc. with Aliyah Hinds, Troy Peters and a Limacol rep. also sharing the moment.
Kaieteur Sports – New GPC Inc., through its widely recognized Limacol brand, has joined the roster of supporters for the 6th Annual KFC International Goodwill Schools’ Football Tournament.
The announcement was made on Thursday during a brief but meaningful ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Farm, East Bank Demerara, where Marketing Manager Elizabeth Ram formalized the company’s commitment, an investment she described as one in the nation’s youth and future.
With Limacol now added to an already impressive lineup of sponsors, the brand becomes part of the corporate team helping to bring together eight schools from across the Caribbean and South America for this “champion of champions” Under-18 secondary schools football tournament.
Hosted in Guyana, the event continues to serve as a major platform for young footballers across the region, offering them invaluable exposure on what is considered the premier schools’ football stage in this part of the world.
This year’s presentation may have been simple, but its significance was unmistakable. In addition to the participation of three local schools, the 2025 tournament is expected to be the biggest to date, now featuring teams from Brazil and the Bahamas. This expansion will give Guyanese spectators an opportunity to see even more international talent, while local players gain enhanced visibility and competition experience.
New GPC expressed enthusiasm about supporting the event. In her remarks, Ram noted, “These are principles that we at New GPC Inc. strongly believe in and promote every day through our products, our outreach efforts, and our corporate social responsibility initiatives.”
She added, “Our sponsorship reflects our belief that investing in sports is an investment in the future. We are especially excited to support a tournament that gives young athletes a platform to showcase their talents, pursue their dreams, and proudly represent their schools, and by extension, their country.”
Representing the Petra Organization, Troy Peters thanked New GPC for its continued partnership.
“We are very appreciative of being here, and we want to thank Ms. Elizabeth Ram and her team for joining us once again in this special tournament,” Peters said.
He noted that preparations are now in a critical phase: “With just a few weeks remaining, we are doing everything possible to ensure that this year’s tournament is among the best ever staged in Guyana at this level.”
The tournament is scheduled to kick off in mid-December at the Ministry of Education ground, featuring teams from Suriname, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, Brazil, and three local schools (still TBD). KFC returns as title sponsor for the sixth consecutive year, supported by additional partners including Royal International Hotel, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and now Limacol.