Lifestyle Tourism: What’s in a name?

Dear Editor, FOR too long, tourism in Guyana and much of the wider Caribbean has been imagined primarily in terms of natural wonders—forests, rivers, and beaches. While these remain invaluable, a more powerful and sustainable form of tourism is...

E-Visas Dominate Indian Travel In 2025, Covering 82% Of All Applications: Report

Electronic visa (e-visas) accounted for 82 per cent of all visa applications in India in 2025, up from 79 per cent in 2024 | File Image New Delhi: Electronic visa (e-visas) accounted for 82 per cent of all visa applications in India in 2025, up...

GTA launches new tourism experience: Discover the Fraser’s House of 99 Windows

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially launched a new tourism experience in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region 6): the 99 (100) Windows House historical tour, developed by Lothian Ventura, along with an agro-tour component. Lothian Ventura...

Guyana, Suriname Presidents may meet this weekend on Corentyne Bridge Talks

Guyana President Dr. Irfaan Ali has signalled that he may meet Surinamese President Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as early as this weekend to push forward discussions on joint projects, with the long-awaited Corentyne River Bridge high on the...

President Ali could soon meet Suriname President

–to advance discussions on key issues of mutual interest, including bridge over the Corentyne River PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that he is set to meet with Surinamese President Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, as early as this weekend, to...

President Ali to meet with Surinamese president soont

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has signalled that he may meet with Surinamese President Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, as early as this weekend, to advance discussions on shared priorities, including the Corentyne River Bridge. “I think very early;...

President Ali could meet with Suriname’s President soon 

Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Suriname’s President Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons could soon meet to hammer out matters of mutual interest, including the construction of the Corentyne River Bridge. “I think very early, maybe over this...

Pres. Ali meets with Suriname’s Foreign Minister to advance talks on Corentyne River Bridge, issues affecting fisherfolk

President Dr Irfaan Ali today met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melvin Bouva, at State House today to advance development initiatives between the two countries. Discussions focused on Guyana’s commitment to the Corentyne River...

The Islamic Solidarity Games Wants Nations To Embrace ‘Human Development Through Sports’

It took a quarter century for the Islamic Solidarity Games to go from concept to reality, but in the 20 years since its inaugural edition was held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 2005, evolution of the quadrennial multisport event has been rapid. As it...

SURINAME-TOURISM-STIVASUR and SHATA’s commit to responsible alcohol consumption in the tourism and hospitality sector

Bharath troubled by T&T, Venezuela relations

Raphael John-Lall For­mer trade min­is­ter Vas­ant Bharath said CAL’s re­cent de­ci­sion to tem­porar­i­ly halt flights de­ci­sion cou­pled with few­er Venezue­lan ves­sels at T&T’s ports are “trou­bling.” A Guardian Me­dia re­port last week...

Central travel to SV Robinhood in search of Caribbean Cup points

Sports Roneil Walcott An Hour Ago MIC Central Reboot's Daniel David (L) tries to shield possession from Universidad O&M FC's Julen Manterola during their Concacaf Caribbean Cup match in Dominican Republic on August 20. Photo courtesy Concacaf -...

The next Cabinet will not know what a holiday feels like – Pres. Ali

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has stated that the next five years will pass quickly under his leadership, as he and his ministers are committed to working tirelessly to drive the country’s development. He made this position known during a community...

Remembering Robert Redford, the Hollywood star with the sensibility of a struggling painter

Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute, has died aged 89 at his home in Sundance, Utah. Redford’s death was announced yesterday by his publicist, who confirmed that he died in his sleep, surrounded...

People of the Republic: Nella Edwards, Orealla, East Berbice-Corentyne

Retold by Danielle Swain; danielle@newsroom.gy Photography by Shatanand Anude When I was small, Orealla was thatch and manicole. Some houses stood with walls of Baromalli, bound together with bush rope. No nails, no screws, only wood and leaf and...

Meet Robert Redford's 2nd Wife, Sibylle Szaggars, Visual Artist Since 40 Years, Worked In Warehouse

Oscar-winning actor, Robert Redford passed away at the age of 89 and was known to be an environmental activist along with his wife, Sibylle Szaggars. Robert left for heavenly abode on September 16, 2025, at his house in Sundance, located in the...

LAC influencers use short videos to bring China and their homelands closer

Influencers from Latin American and Caribbean countries try out an interactive exhibit at a cultural interaction bazaar in Beijing on September 8（TAO XING） Jill Chen Poun Joe, a videographer of half-Chinese descent from Suriname, visited China for...

How to spend the perfect day finding Amsterdam's alternative side

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). It’s more than a little unfair that for decades Amsterdam’s reputation has been intertwined with its notorious Red Light District and marijuana cafes. This is a grand city of...

President Ali hails Corentyne River Bridge as catalyst for regional integration

–during meeting with Suriname’s President –leaders pledge close coordination on timely completion of transformative project PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali and Suriname’s President Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons met in Nickerie, Suriname, on Saturday to...

When Sport Becomes a Passport: The G.O.A.T. Sport–Destination Partnerships of All Time

Sport as a Gateway to Nations From the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece, when travelers flocked to Olympia to witness athletic feats, sport has been bound to tourism. The modern Olympics (1896) revived that spirit on a global stage, proving...