Retired cop wins $1M after buying tickets to Chronixx concert

Maynard Carmichael (at right) with a GTT official after he was named the first winner of the company’s $1,000,000 Smiles Christmas Campaign. (GTT photo)

A retired policeman has been named as the first winner of GTT’s $1,000,000 Smiles Christmas Campaign, after he purchased tickets to the upcoming Chronixx concert that is being sponsored by the company.

According to a GTT press release, Maynard Carmichael, 56, was asked by his wife, Janice, to purchase tickets for them to go to the show.

The launch of the campaign took place at the Stabroek Market Square on November 6, and saw hundreds of persons all vying for the chance to win the first million.