Dear Reader,
Guyana GY proudly presents to you our Weekly Newsletter for the 2nd Week of March 2026. As a valued subscriber, each week, you will receive a carefully curated newsletter packed with useful information relevant to the country of Guyana. In today’s Edition….
Hot off the Press – How Guyana’s Upcoming Online Payment System Sets a New Regional Standard
Remember the days when Guyanese used to have to line up for rice and flour? Well, this South American gem is turning full circle! We’re moving from ashes to glory. Very soon, you won’t even have to join a line in the bank. In fact, banking will become so streamlined that you lie on your bed and send money in seconds to someone at the other end of the country. You go to a supermarket or an eggball stand and pay with a few clicks on your mobile phone, without the need to ever touch paper money. Within a few months, the government of Guyana will roll out this new online banking platform that is second to none. Learn more…
Here’s Why “Bitter Leaf” is a Plant Every Guyanese Should Have in their Yard
The bitter leaf plant is a miracle-working plant that everyone should plant in their kitchen garden, backyard, frontyard, or anywhere they could plant it. The plant is known for its nutritional value and medicinal properties. I learned about the bitter leaf plant when I visited the Atta Rainforest Lodge in Region 8 in December 2025. The amazing chef, a Makushi lady named Calista, introduced me to the plant and told me about its health benefits. After doing my own research on the bitter leaf plant, I got into the habit of chewing a couple of the leaves with my coffee in the morning. Chewing these leaves give you a slight energy boost, but they come with a lot more health benefits. Learn more…
Featured Business of the Week – The Takutu Hotel in Bonfim, Brazil
If you’re traveling to Region 9 or visiting neighboring Brazil, the Takutu Hotel in Bonfim, Brazil is one of your potential resting places. It offers security, comfort, and style for an extremely reasonable price. Although not geographically part of Guyana, Bonfim is part of what we call a “defined area” that extends between Guyana and Brazil. We’ve included the Takutu Hotel in Bonfim in our Region 9 Guidebook because it is “technically” part of Region 9. Learn more…
Tourism – My First Trip to the Bonfim Rodeo
Some of you might not be able to catch the world-famous Lethem Rodeo coming up this Easter Weekend. Perhaps you have to work or maybe all the hotels are booked. You still have the option of catching the Bonfim Rodeo which is held about a month after the Lethem Rodeo and brings with it the same excitement and spirit of the Lethem Rodeo. The Bonfim Rodeo is held in the border town of Bonfim and the Guyana/Brazil border stays open 24/7 for those Rodeo days, just as they do during the Lethem Rodeo. In this article, I give you a glimpse of my experience there. Learn more…
People in Focus – Meet Rising Star Guyanese Singer, Cece Gonsalves
A few years ago, this publication featured talented Guyana singer CeCe Gonsalves. Cece (stage name) has produced several hit songs and music videos which incorporate themes of Guyanese lifestyle, people, history, and culture. Recently, she’s been appointed Brand Ambassador of Sterling Products Guyana Limited. Learn more…
Guyana’s Enchanting Border Town of Bonfim, Brazil (Places Across Guyana)
Guyana shares a border with three countries: Suriname, Venezuela, and Brazil. The border with Brazil is doubtless the most frequently traversed, arguably the most beautiful, and definitely brings the most economic benefits to the country of Guyana. In fact, one tourist traveling through the Rupununi Savannahs into Brazil remarked that he had crossed dozens of other borders during his travels around the world, but the Guyana/Brazil border is the most beautiful he has seen so far. Bonfim is the enchanting Brazilian city located literally one step away from the border town of Lethem. Learn more…
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Real Estate: Invest in High Value Land in Bonfim, Brazil
There is now a golden opportunity for you to own land in Brazil just 1 km away from Guyana’s Region 9 border. This magnificent piece of land is owned by a Guyanese who is selling her piece of paradise because of personal reasons. This land is located right at the side of the BR 401 highway that leads to Boa Vista. Opportunities like these come once in a lifetime, so grab it before it disappears! Learn more…
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