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The New Georgetown: How Guyana's Capital is Transforming

A Monthly Feature Celebrating Guyana’s Progress

Walk down Main Street today, and you’ll see something remarkable happening. Georgetown, once known for its colonial charm mixed with urban challenges, is undergoing a transformation that would have seemed impossible just five years ago.

The Numbers Tell the Story

Since 2020, Georgetown has seen:

• 40+ new businesses opening on Main Street alone
• $500 million invested in waterfront development
• 300% increase in tourism infrastructure
• 12 new hotels under construction or recently opened

Beyond the Statistics

But the real story isn’t in the numbers—it’s in the people.

Cricket Dreams: How Guyana's Women Are Rewriting Sports History

While politics divides, Guyana’s women’s cricket team unites. This is the story of how a group of determined athletes became the nation’s most powerful symbol of what we can achieve together.