Tuesday
Happy 60th Independence Anniversary
26th May, 2026 PRICE
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No.108176
From fiscal collapse to the ‘Finest Hour’: Dr. Ashni Singh traces Guyana’s 60-year economic journey 04 PAGE
‘We are a nation that has emerged against all odds’ –– President Ali says 60 years of Independence is only the beginning for Guyana
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Commander-in-Chief, President Dr. Irfaan Ali ushered in Guyana’s 60th Independence at a flag-raising ceremony hosted at Fort Island and attended by thousands of visitors. Fort Island, formerly known as Flag Island, is located approximately 16 kilometres from the mouth of the Essequibo River. It once served as the capital of the colonies of Essequibo and Demerara during the 17th and 18th centuries (Delano Williams photos)
Guyana must rise together in peace, faith and dignity –– President Ali notes 02 PAGE
Police strengthen presence amid Jubilee celebrations 05 PAGE
–– motorists, pedestrians and revellers urged to exercise caution, obey traffic directives and take responsible steps during Independence festivities
Barbadians, Guyanese Solar cannot power Guyana’s grid alone to travel with as electricity demand projected to 14 ID cards from July exceed one gigawatt - Indar warns 04 PAGE
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