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See below full message from the People’s Progressive Party: 

As our nation celebrates the festival of Deepavali, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend greetings to all Guyanese, especially the Hindu community.

Deepavali commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and his triumphant return to the kingdom after years of exile. The jubilant subjects of Ayodhya, keen to make Lord Rama’s homecoming as swift and safe as possible, illuminated the way with masses of twinkling diyas.

Universally recognized as the festival of light; the triumph of knowledge over ignorance and the substitution of all that is negative with that which is positive, we call on all Guyanese, in particular our Hindu brothers and sisters, to reflect upon the significance of this great festival and to inculcate its message into our daily lives.

Occasions such as these present the opportunity for all of our people to display to the world, as one nation, the beauty and uniqueness of our cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity and tolerance.

Let us all remain open to be inspired by its pertinent messages and to work for the best interest of our country so that the light of prosperity will manifest itself in our lives, building stronger bonds of togetherness.

Shubh Deepavali to All!

See below full message from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU):

As we again observe the Festival of Lights – Diwali – the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) takes this opportunity to extend best wishes to all Guyanese, particularly our Hindu brothers and sisters. Diwali is a time for celebration, but it is also a time for reflection – a time when we must remember that there are always others less fortunate than ourselves. This holiday reminds us that we should commit ourselves to helping those in need. For many, this is also a time to gather with family and to pray.

The Diwali celebration is one that today transcends one community and is supported nationally. The symbol of the lighted diyas is not only lovely to behold in the evening but it impacts the message of the value of spiritual enlightenment in our collective efforts to bring about conditions for our peace of mind and a satisfying life. With such sentiments in mind, GAWU is encouraged by the usually wide interest shown in the expectedly dazzling celebrations that are traditionally associated with Diwali.

Diwali honours the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge and wisdom over ignorance and thoughtlessness. Diwali also reminds us that we must each do our part to achieve that victory by committing ourselves to service others to ensure that together we continue moving closer to better and peaceful future we all seek. On this holy day, devotees around the country and worldwide will light diyas that symbolise the victory of light over darkness. May this divine light shower you with peace, prosperity, happiness, success and fulfilment. May it also encourage recommitment and rededication by all to make Guyana and the world a better place for all.

We wish all the practitioners of the Hindu faith, and indeed, all Guyanese a happy and enjoyable Diwali, the festival of lights.

Let the lights, at this time, light up our pathway to harmony, economic well-being and our general upliftment.

See below the full release from the Competition and Consumer Affairs: 

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) recently launched a “Motor Vehicle Buying Guide” to assist consumers in making the best decisions when considering the investment in the purchase of motor vehicles.

The published guide can be accessed via the Commission’s website, ccac.gov.gy, under the Resources tab.

This is another proactive effort by the CCAC to provide helpful information to consumers based on our analysis of the number and value of complaints received about the auto industry.

For 2023 to date, 431 complaints were received to the value of G$409,204,942, and of this total, 109 were received for the auto industry to the value of G$256,270,937.

Some of the areas the guide covers are steps to take before you start shopping for a motor vehicle, the development of a financial plan, the supplier’s compliance with the Consumer Affairs Act, online reviews of the supplier, tips when purchasing a reconditioned vehicle, essential tips when purchasing a motor vehicle from a dealer outside of Guyana, vehicle warranty and a brief overview of the Hire Purchase Act.

The CCAC encourages consumers to seek redress through the Commission when there are issues of perceived conflict with auto dealers.

Complaints can be filed via the website ccac.gov.gy

Venezuelan politician, Eduardo Fernández, has urged the Nicolas Maduro government to resolve the ongoing Guyana/ Venezuela border controversy at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) instead of holding a referendum.

Fernández, who is the President of the Center for Public Policy, described the planned December 3 referendum as a mistake during a television conversation with InfoCifras TV in Venezuela.

For the politician, the planned referendum, and the questions posed through that, distance the Spanish-speaking country from an unfolding process rooted in international law. So instead, he suggested that the Maduro government adhere to that process.

“That is a mistake because the ICJ is not a threat to Venezuelans but an opportunity.

Venezuelan politician, Eduardo Fernández (Photo: Facebook/

Guyana views the move as an affront to the ongoing juridical process currently before the ICJ. The referendum has been criticised widely including by the Secretary Generals of the United Nations and Organization of American (OAS), and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Next week, the ICJ will hear arguments against this referendum from Guyana.

The borders of Guyana and Venezuela were determined by an arbitral tribunal on October 3, 1899, and Venezuela inherited 13,000 square kilometres of Guyana’s territory (then under British rule).

The ICJ already found that it has the jurisdiction to hear the border controversy case and Guyana believes it will get a favourable ruling.

Mark Marks, a 41-year-old motorcyclist of Charlotte Street, Georgetown, died on Friday morning after he lost control of his motorcycle at the Pearl Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

Police Headquarters reported that the motorcycle, #CM 6193, was driving south along the eastern side of the public road when Marks lost control and fell onto the road surface. He skid some distance away and received injuries to his head and other parts of the body.

Marks was taken to the Diamond Diagnostics Centre by citizens who found him on the road in an unconscious state. He was examined by a doctor on duty and pronounced dead.