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2014 Calypso Finals Press Release

Press Release

Banks DIH Limited

Date: February 13th, 2014

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport in association with Banks DIH Limited will host the National Mashramani Adult Calypso finals sponsored by Banks Beer this Friday February 14th, 2014 at Demerara Park (obliquely opposite Thirst Park) East Bank Public Road.

The reigning champion Lester “De Professor” Charles will put his title on the line against a formidable line up of seasoned calypsonians as well as the 2014 Junior Calypso champion Shontelle Gittens.

Bulkan Win Players Cup, Underdogs secure team title.

Press Release

Banks DIH Limited

Date: February 13th, 2014

George Bulkan shot an impressive net 63 to win the Citizens Bank Players Cup and piloted his team the Underdogs to victory in the GT Beer Team Challenge in the Banks DIH Limited/Citizens Bank Inc. sponsored one-day Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club Sunday.

Forty four golfers braved tough conditions due to recent rainfall leading up to the LGC 2014 season opener but Bulkan (net 63 ) and his teammates Troy Cadogan (68), Ronald Bulkan (86) and Kassin Khan (74) had a combined best net of 291 in the closely contested four-member team match.

Dealers tour of Thirst Park

Press Release

Banks DIH Limited

Date: March 21st, 2014

Customers and dealers of Banks DIH Limited were given a firsthand look at the Company’s modernization programme following a tour of the Thirst Park Complex, East Bank Demerara on Wednesday last.

Mr. Clifford Reis, Chairman and Managing Director described the customers as very “valuable partners” to Banks DIH Limited and expressed gratitude to them for taking time off to visit the operations so that they would have a greater appreciation and help to market the Company’s products.

Twenty eight employees inducted into Banks DIH Limited 20-Year Club.

Press Release

Banks DIH Limited

Date: November 12th, 2013

Twenty eight employees were lauded for their valuable service and dedication by Banks DIH Limited during a Long Service Award Luncheon held in their honour at Thirst Park.

Mr. Andrew Carto, Human Resources Director who delivered the feature address at the Ceremony for the employees who attained 20 years of service, said Banks DIH Limited is indebted to them for their contribution to the Company.

Banks DIH presents floodlights to the MSC

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Banks DIH Limited
Date: May 1st, 2014

Banks DIH Limited presented nine complete sets of electric lamps to the Mackenzie Sports Club to enhance the lighting at the sports facility in the mining town.

The presentation took place on May 1st at the MSC pavilion and was attended by Regional Ten Chairman Sharma Solomon, Banks DIH Limited officials and executives of the MSC and the Upper Demerara Football Association.

Guyana Team departs of Guinness Street Football Challenge

Press Release

Banks DIH Limited

Date: June 15th, 2014

A youthful Guyana Team will be looking to bring home glory at the third annual Guinness Caribbean Street Football Challenge which opens Friday at the Jean Pierre Sports Complex in Trinidad and Tobago.

The team which features seven players, a competitor for the Skills Challenge and two officials will depart Thursday for the twin island republic.

FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola comes to GEORGETOWN, GUYANA

Press Release

Banks DIH Limited

Date: September 19th, 2013

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, September 19, 2013 -- For the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, Coca-Cola is creating the world’s most inclusive, participatory experiential event ever. The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will give more than one million people across the world the chance to experience the FIFA World Trophy™ in their own communities. Guyana included, the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy will arrive in Georgetown on October 30, 2013.

This will be the largest and longest global tour of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy by Coca-Cola. Visiting more countries than ever during its nine-month journey, a total of 89 countries, with events in 39 countries across the region that is home to the host nation, Brazil. The tour will also be visiting 50 new countries that have never had the opportunity to host the trophy before.

Coca Cola Winners depart for Brazil World Cup

Press Release

Banks DIH Limited

Date: June 23rd, 2014

The three winners of the “Coca-Cola Win Your Trip to Brazil Promotion” and their guests have left Guyana for neighbouring Brazil to witness the FIFA World Cup match between Ecuador and France on Wednesday in Rio de Janiero.

Jaimattie Ramlakhan, Lawrence Brisport and Doodmattie Prashad were declared winners following the Promotion drawing on June 6th at Demico House Retail Liquor Store on Brickdam.

Team Guyana lauded for Caribbean Guinness Street football showing

Press Release
Banks DIH Limited
Date: June 9th, 2014

Team Guyana came in for high praise for finishing second in the Guinness Caribbean Street Football Challenge played at the Jean Pierre Sports Complex in Trinidad and Tobago over the weekend.

The Guyanese were edged out 2-1 by hosts Trinidad and Tobago in the finals Saturday night in a pulsating encounter.