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A day of family fun at the Kingston Seawall Esplanade as we celebrated the exciting Bauducco launch on August 25th, 2024!

Kids enjoyed the bouncy castle and had magical moments with their favourite Disney mascots. It was a perfect blend of sweet treats and smiles!

AMDI was thrilled to announce its support for Zion Hickerson, a remarkable young athlete, who embarked on a series of intensive training to further hone his athletic skills.

Zion will kick off his journey at the prestigious Arsenal Football Camp in Richmond, Virginia from July 29th to August 2nd, 2024. Thereafter, he will attend the Little Mo International tennis training in New Jersey from August 17th to the 21st, 2024.

Denita (left) hands over cheque to little Zion

At just 9 years old, Zion Hickerson is already making waves in the sports world. In 2023, he won U 11 tennis at Chatoyer’s Tennis International in St. Vincent. He has recently placed 2nd in Boys U 10 Singles and 1st in Boys U 10 Doubles at Lease Operators Tennis Tournament in Trinidad. Zion is also a proud member of the international team for tennis, squash, and table tennis.

Zion Hickerson is a name to watch, emerging as one of Guyana’s promising sports superstars. He has an exciting future ahead.

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Lucozade’s Energize your Drive promotion began on April 12th with a simple task: purchase two 360ml Lucozade to win cash prizes and a brand-new Toyota CHR. The promotion concluded on July 27th, 2024, with a grand drawing at Bounty Supermarket located on Water Street. With live entertainment and free giveaways, shoppers were excited and given a last-minute opportunity to enter the competition.

Finally, it was time to select the winners. Anticipated shoppers stood by as entries were mixed thoroughly. Ms. Rajdai Sookram won herself $250,000 while Nicola Inlall became $500,000 richer.

Expectancies grew as the time drew near to announce the winner of the Toyota CHR. After adding new entries, the names were mixed thoroughly once again. Paul Murray’s name was drawn, and he is now the owner of a brand new car by simply purchasing two 360ml Lucozade.

Congratulations to our winners and thank you for participating in our Energize your Drive promotion.

Bar sensitisation at Scotty’s Smoke House

Miss East Coast Pageant delegate with patron

The Ministry of Home Affairs, in partnership with ANSA McAl, has launched the “Designate a Driver, Don’t Drink and Drive (D5)” road safety campaign.

ANSA staff with Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn and other stakeholders

This initiative encourages drivers to stay safe by choosing a designated driver if they plan to drink.

Tragically, between January 1 and October 26, 2024, 101 lives have been lost on our roads, the ministry disclosed.

D5 team at Montra

CCO stands with Q. Robertson, Miss East Coast pageant delegate

With support from ANSA Building Solutions, Ms. Queenlatiffa Robertson was able to fulfill her beauty with a purpose mission; road safety on the East coast. Ms. Robertson also attended bar visits with the D5 team and copped the most resilient prize in the pageant.

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THE HENNESSY VIP TRUCK EXPERIENCE

Aside from the exhilarating energy, revelers were well taken care of on the Hennessy VIP truck with meals and free drinks

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On September 25, 2024, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) hosted a seminar on illicit trade at the Guyana Marriott, bringing together key stakeholders from various industries to address the growing concerns surrounding this issue.

Among the many speakers was Mr. Troy Cadogan, Managing Director of ANSA McAL Distribution Inc. who delivered an insightful presentation, focusing on the impact illicit trade has on companies and the wider economy. He discussed financial losses, institutional gaps, and other challenges faced by businesses.

Speakers emphasized the need for increased collaboration to effectively address the threat of illicit trade.

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Employee development is required for the sustainable operations of an organisation and AMDI is committed to developing the next generation of leaders.

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chief cook-up competition 2024

Lavinia Williams

Hakeem Paul

The Chief Cook-up Competition was a resounding success as over 15 participants showed off their culinary skills in a battle for the 'Chief Cook-up Champion 2024' title.

Shevon Hodge

Rondell Nedd

The competition was officially declared open at 12:00pm as cooks began to prep their fireside in the scorching heat of the day.

After three intense hours, the judges began their walk-through, sampling every delectable cook-up dish. At the end of the battle, three winners emerged from each category.

No meat winners: 1. Lavinia Williams - $150k 2. Shevon Hodge - $75k 3. Princess Jones - $50k Mixed Meat Winners: Princess Jones 1. Hakeem Paul - $150k 2. Lavisa DaSilva - $75k 3. Rondell Nedd - $50k

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chief cook-up competition 2024

Teams that participated

Ms. Odessa Primus, Comedian/Actor

Ms. Lynette Haynes, ACDA Representative

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Ms. Sharmaine Marshall, MS., BEd., CDHT, Principal Carnegie School of H.E.

Mr. Stan Gouveia, Radio Broadcaster

IN THE NEWS ANSA McAL introduces HennyWhite to Guyana’s market August 12, 2024 The red carpet rolled out on Sunday, August 11th at Scotty’s Smoke House for the grand launch of HennyWhite, a special edition Hennessy Pure White, now available in Guyana through ANSA McAL Distribution Inc. (AMDI).

As HennyWhite marks its 25th year, AMDI’s Senior Brand Manager for Moet/Hennessy, Akeem Prowell, expressed pride in introducing the special edition cognac to the Guyanese market.

AMDI’s Senior Brand Manager for Moet/Hennessy, Akeem Prowell (Left) stands with Hennessy Brand Influencer, Casual Walker

In his remarks, Prowell highlighted that HennyWhite is not just a drink; it is an experience.

“Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in a sophisticated cocktail, it brings a sense of luxury and refinement to every occasion,” such as the launch attended by many well-known Guyanese.

The event was hosted by Casual, who conveyed his satisfaction with the cognac. “Hennessy Pure White offers a refined palette with floral and fruity notes,” Prowell explained. “It is crafted from the finest eaux-de-vie, carefully selected and aged to create a smooth, aromatic experience that is both delicate and vibrant.”

Hennessy Pure White is set to deliver unforgettable moments, embodying Hennessy’s mantra: Never stop, never settle.

ariel 8x Million magic christmas

On September 28, 2024, Ariel launched its grand Christmas promotion at Survival Supermarket. Eight lucky winners will get a chance to win $1,000,000 each this Christmas by shopping any two Ariel soap powder. Buyers simply need to place two empty packets of any size in an envelope and submit to participating supermarkets with their name, address, and contact information.

At the launch, shoppers had a chance to win on-the-spot prizes including cash and branded merchandise.

On September 27, 2024, Trinchloro launched its grand Christmas promotion at Bounty Supermarket - Water Street.

How to Enter: 1. PURCHASE any size of Trinchloro.

2. WRITE your name, address, and contact number on the label.

3. DROP OFF your entry at any of the locations listed on the flyer.

Promotion Ends: December 1, 2024 Happy Holidays from Trinchloro!

Caribbean Urology Association 2024

The Health and Wellness team attended the Caribbean Urology Association 26th Annual International Conference

The team also received a token of appreciation for their contribution toward the success of the conference.

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Team marketing

Teams demonstrated an excellent spirit of camaraderie for this year’s competition.

Marketing, though often committing at the very last minute, came in first place, followed

by Essequibo, then Bartica

Team essequibo

Team Bartica

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Marketing -Best Mixed Meat & Best Taste

Essequibo - Best No Meat Cook-up

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Guyana Breweries Inc. - Second place both mixed and no-meat categories

Head Chef, Mr. Troy Cadogan and sous chefs

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Dress up

To commemorate the abolition of slavery in 1834, our beloved nation celebrates by dressing in African Attire for the season. Team AMDI did not disappoint.

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Dress up

CRAZY T-SHIRT+ BACKTO-SCHOOL 2024 Crazy T-Shirt is a day to literally wear your expressions on your chest and the staff did not disappoint.

CRAZY T-SHIRT+ BACKTO-SCHOOL 2024

CRAZY T-SHIRT+ BACKTO-SCHOOL 2024

CRAZY T-SHIRT+ BACKTO-SCHOOL 2024

CRAZY T-SHIRT+ BACKTO-SCHOOL 2024

Amerindian Heritage Month

Amerindian Heritage cannot be celebrated without recognizing Stephen Esterban Campbell, the first Indigenous person to serve in the British Guiana Legislative Council (Parliament). A tireless advocate for Indigenous Land Rights, Campbell’s efforts led to several Indigenous communities securing their Land Titles. He entered politics at the age of 59 in1957. Running as a member off the National Labour Front (NFL).

Despite joining later in life, he made history by winning the NFL’s only seat, becoming the first Amerindian to win a seat in a General Election in British Guiana.

Conversations with staff Gender-based violence sensitization and Awareness Session

Dr. Cona Husbands, Manager, Sexual offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit addressing staff members

On September 6, the staff of ANSA McAL Distribution Inc. took an important step towards building a safer and more inclusive workplace during a Gender-Based Violence Sensitization session.

Facilitated by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Protection, this session highlighted the critical role we all play in ending violence and supporting each other. Together, we can foster a culture of respect and equality.

This is the first among other sessions to be held as we approach 16 days of activism against Gender-based violence in November. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 16 𝘋𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳-𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘰𝘯 25 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 10 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺.

Road Safety Compliance Session Members of the Police Force's Traffic Department, Regional Division 4C, conducted a road safety and compliance session with our drivers and salesmen to remind them how to conduct themselves on the roadways when operating motor vehicles.

As a corporate entity, it is vital that our most valuable resource remains up to date and compliant with road safety and traffic laws.

This is part of a series of activities leading up to Road Safety Month. Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved as we work together to advocate for a safer community.

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