Georgetown: Quick Facts

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Nov. 3, 2026

News •

Pakistan lift O40s World Cup title in classic style • Nov. 2, 2026, 1:06 AM ET (The Gleaner)

King Charles III Arrives in Guyana as Part of Official 9-Day Caribbean Trip • Oct. 29, 2026, 3:48 PM ET (U.S. News & World Report)

Farnum stands in for Ramdin as WI Over40s skipper • Oct. 26, 2026, 1:07 AM ET (The Gleaner)

Caribbean researchers win inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award • Oct. 19, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Arizona Republic)

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Victorian-style City Hall with a tall central tower and Guyana flag, fronted by palm trees and a green lawn in Georgetown, Guyana.

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