Banks’ Malta Supreme sponsors one-day chess tourney

Brand Manager at Banks DIH Clayton McKenzie (right) presents a sponsorship cheque to Secretary of the Guyana Chess Federation Vishnu Rampersaud (left) at Thirst Park.

Banks DIH Limited via its Malta Supreme brand on Wednesday donated over $100,000 to the Guyana Chess Federation’s one-day Rapid Chess Tournament set for Sunday at UG’s Tain Campus. The six-digit figure is the highest sum, to date, that has been donated by one entity to the one-day chess tourney. ‘

According to Banks DIH Communications Manager Troy Peters, the company is pleased to partner with the Chess Federation as it seeks to promote the game in Berbice. “We expect a very exciting tournament and we urge residents of Berbice to attend the event and offer support to the players,” he said.

Meanwhile, GCF president Shiv Nandalall said he was delighted at Banks’ timely move to fully sponsor the contest.