West/East Bank Demerara Guinness tournament launched ahead of tomorrow’s commencement

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Tournament Co-Coordinator Travis Bess, collecting the championship trophy from Colours Representative Creanna Damon, while other members of the launch party share the moment. Also in the picture from left to right are Outdoor Events Manager Mortimer Stewart, Co-Coordinator Errol Beard, Guinness Brand Manager Lee Baptiste, Communications Director Troy Peters and Referees Coordinator Wayne Griffith
Tournament Co-Coordinator Travis Bess, collecting the championship trophy from Colours Representative Creanna Damon, while other members of the launch party share the moment. Also in the picture from left to right are Outdoor Events Manager Mortimer Stewart, Co-Coordinator Errol Beard, Guinness Brand Manager Lee Baptiste, Communications Director Troy Peters and Referees Coordinator Wayne Griffith

The fourth edition of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West/East Bank Demerara zone was officially launched yesterday at the Thirst Park Sports Club.

Guinness Brand Manager Lee Baptiste, during the feature address, said that he expects an exciting tournament similar to the recently concluded Georgetown zone adding, “We have had a record turnout with 42 teams, seven of which are first time participants.”

According to Baptiste, the tournament has never received the necessary praise for its contribution to the respective communities. He declared  that the competing teams and supportive fans have been integral to the success of the event.

“Best of luck to