CubaPLUS Magazine

XM Rum & Spirits has been honored with Monde Selection Awards for its 5-, 12-, and 15-year-old aged rums, a distinction that underscores the exceptional quality of these spirits, the company recently announced.

A diverse program of activities marks this Tuesday the 60th anniversary of the independence of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, a milestone that signaled the end of over a century of British colonial rule. Key celebrations included a flag-raising ceremony held yesterday on Fort Island, in the Essequibo region. The event was attended by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, government officials, and a distinguished assembly of guests.

#1: The only English speaking country in South America with an added bonus of having warm weather all year round. Guyana, situated on the Northern coast of South America is the only English speaking country in the continent. Guyanese Creole, the local English based dialect is spoken by the majority of the population. Guyana's climate is warm and tropical throughout the year. December to January and May to June are the rainy seasons.

Guyana’s national gold and jewelry brand, "El Dorado Reimagined," was officially launched on Friday as part of the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations, according to local media reports.

InterCaribbean Airways recently unveiled its latest strategic advancements, including route expansions, increased flight frequencies, and a comprehensive fleet modernization program. These initiatives underscore the airline’s robust growth as it secures its position at the forefront of the Caribbean aviation sector.

GuyExpo 2025, Guyana’s largest trade exhibition, commenced this Thursday at the Sophia Exhibition Centre in Georgetown. Under the theme “Transformation Through Entrepreneurship and Innovation,” the event features 297 exhibitors and 305 booths.

Born seven years ago from the close bond between architecture and design, Textura has carved out a strong place in the national market. Beyond handbags, earrings, hats, and accessories, they also create home décor pieces such as lamps, doilies, rugs, and baskets, among others.

Under the theme "The Pathway to Success: Guyana 2030 and Beyond," the International Building Expo 2025 is taking place from Thursday to Sunday at the National Stadium in Providence, on the banks of the Demerara River, a few kilometers from Georgetown. The event features nearly 400 booths representing the same number of companies.

With an agenda focused on concrete results, President Lula da Silva will host leaders and representatives from the Caribbean and Latin America this Friday in Brasilia at the Brazil-Caribbean Summit.

An unprecedented increase in sargassum is currently affecting much of the Caribbean, from Puerto Rico to Guyana, including the Mexican coasts—a phenomenon that is causing concern among the region’s scientific community.

On Monday, the 59th anniversary of the independence of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana was commemorated with an artistic and cultural evening, attended by the Ambassador of Guyana to Cuba, His Excellency Mr. Halim Majeed.

Founded some 30 years ago, InterCaribbean Airlines is highly recognized regionally for the quality of its services and has 22 destinations in 17 Caribbean countries, including Cuba, said Carolina Torres, the company's marketing coordinator.

Guyana's President, Irfaan Ali, acknowledged that the presence of Cuban health workers is an essential part of the Caribbean health system.

The government of Guyana is today advancing a strategy aimed at maintaining strict control of its resources under the watchful eye of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Every February 23, Guyanese celebrate, because on that day in 1970 the country managed to become a Republic, to live in peace, prosperity and development. Officially called the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, it is the only country in the South American continent that has English as its official language, although a large part of the population –made up of Indians, Africans, indigenous people, Chinese, Portuguese, other Europeans and various multiracial groups– is bilingual, as it also speaks indigenous languages.

The government of Guyana is seeking to improve energy security today, which is why it has reached an agreement with the US company Curlew Midstream. This agreement on refined fuels could also serve northern Brazil and the region in general, said the digital newspaper Stabroek News.

The British Chamber of Commerce of Guyana (BritCham) and the Iwokrama International Centre (IIC) signed an agreement with the aim of improving conservation efforts while promoting sustainable forest management in Guyana, which represents an important step in aligning business practices with environmental management.

The company Jet Global Services of Guyana announced starting its international operations as of July, 2025 which will allow connecting this Caribbean nation with Europe, North and South America. International airport Cheddi Jagan will become the epicenter of direct flights between the Guyanese capital and London in the United Kingdom, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Toronto in Canada and New York in the United States.

For Abel Stokes, a young Guyanese musician and singer, being born in a music-loving home was what drove him from a young age to dedicate himself to learning the art of singing and playing an instrument. This dedication has led him to become a prominent artist in his country. “I was inspired by my parents’ love of reggae music. My father wanted to be a singer but he didn’t achieve his dream, however my love for music is what made me pursue it. I started that journey after I finished school,” Abel stated in an exclusive interview granted to CubaPLUS Guyana.

Guyana will prioritize financial education initiatives in 2025, focusing on sustainable income generation, announced the president of that nation, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The information was released by the Guyanese president during the opening ceremony of GuyExpo 2024, last Thursday, at the Sophia National Exhibition Center, in Greater Georgetown, when he also pointed out the importance of understanding the distinction between resource distribution and wealth creation.