They came by the thousands. From every corner of Guyana, across the Brazilian border, and from even further afield. Some arrived by plane, others by road, and some by sheer determination. By the time Easter weekend rolled around, Lethem’s modest yet charming accommodations had been booked solid since September. Those who hadn’t planned ahead pitched…
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Reviving the Spirit of Guyana’s Masquerade: A Tradition on the Road to Renewal You could hear it long before you saw it: the heartbeat of drums, the high-pitched whine of the fife, the clang of a bell that seemed to echo from another world. For many, that rhythm stirred excitement. For others, it sparked fear.…
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In a world where much of popular music chases algorithms and trends, there’s a reggae group emerging from the South American coast that’s been building its legacy on something far more enduring: truth, roots, and revelation. Meet First Born, the genre-defining reggae trio out of Guyana—a place better known for its natural resources than its…
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The first thing that hit me when I stepped into Linden wasn’t the noise of traffic or the chatter of crowds—it was the silence. Not the kind of silence that feels empty, but one alive with meaning. There was the rustle of trees in the distance, the hum of machinery echoing faintly from far-off bauxite…
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If there’s one event that sets Guyana’s food scene alight each year, it’s Restaurant Week—a ten-day celebration that transforms Georgetown into a culinary wonderland of bold flavours, hidden talent, and decadent dishes served at unbeatable prices. From June 20–29, 2025, the city came alive as the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), in partnership…
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It was lights, camera, action at the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) President’s Awards Dinner & Auction 2025—a dazzling night of glamour, gratitude, and Guyanese pride. Held under the radiant theme “Guyana in Bloom: 25 Years of Discovery – Telling Our Story Through the Pages of Explore Guyana”, the event transformed the Guyana…
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