his winning draw
Bryan Persaud, 21, of Lot 16 B Hampshire, Corentyne, Berbice, is the proud winner of an all expenses VIP trip for two to see international singing sensation Beyonce in New York City later this year.
The young man, who sent almost 450 text messages during the six-week promotion, was in the company of his girlfriend and other relatives during the final drawing at the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), Mandela Avenue office on Saturday.
It is most obvious that the young man will take his girlfriend on the trip, providing that they both have U. S. visas. The young man told Guyana Times International that as soon as the promotion commenced, he began sending his entries via telephone number 677 5000.
He added that from the initial stage, he was optimistic of winning the competition but declared that he is not a fan of Beyonce. He also confirmed that he is not the holder of a U. S. visa and intends to apply for one as soon as next week.
Persaud also thanked DDL for affording him the opportunity to win the trip and said he hopes to make the best out of it. He encouraged persons to continue drinking Pepsi and realise their dreams.
DDL Executive Sales Manager Larry Wills expressed satisfaction with the participation in the competition.
They received 15,000 entries, after which 15 persons were shortlisted to be a part of the final draw. Out of the 15 persons, eight were from Berbice, one from Essequibo and six from Georgetown and Demerara.
He explained that persons were selected based on the amount of entries they would have submitted during the promotion. He said over the duration of the competition, more than 200 persons would have received various prizes, ranging from Sony earphones to smart watches, among other fabulous giveaways.
Wills said the promotion does not cover for U. S. visas as this will have to be secured by the winners. He said if by any chance the U. S. embassy refuses to offer a visa to the winner, the offer will go to the next person in line in the final three. Again, he explained if that person cannot secure a visa, it goes to the other contestant. It will be this way until someone becomes eligible.
