Guyana's president claims victory in election held amid newfound oil riches
Irfaan Ali's PPP/C won more than 240,000 votes and seven of ten districts, claiming a decisive election victory amid severe poverty and rising oil wealth.
Guyana's Irfaan Ali looks to ride oil boom to second presidential term
Guyana's oil boom fuels rapid GDP and infrastructure expansion, boosting the ruling party despite critics saying everyday costs and living standards remain inadequately addressed.
This Less-traveled South American Country Is a Natural Paradise-and a Photographer's Dream
"As soon as the sun dipped, the lily buds slowly started to open. They're called Victoria amazonica, and they only bloom at dusk. It was pretty incredible."
For Venezuelans like Oliver Rivas, Essequibo is a region steeped in consciousness, recognized as part of Venezuela despite being administered by Guyana for many years.
Guyana soldiers attacked three times in 24 hours amid tensions with Venezuela
Guyanese forces faced multiple attacks in the Essequibo region, but maintained stability and pledged to protect territorial integrity against ongoing Venezuelan claims.
