On October 5, Guyana marked a historic moment as seven aircraft from the Guyana Defence Force soared over the newly commissioned Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge in Demerara. This monumental infrastructure project, valued at US$262 million, replaces the aging Demerara Harbour Bridge, which served the nation for 47 years. Named in honor of former president and current Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the bridge stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication to Guyana’s progress. At the commissioning ceremony, President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasized the bridge’s significance, stating, ‘Great men deserve recognition, visionaries deserve legacies, and Guyana never forgets its giants.’ The Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge is now Guyana’s largest and most advanced infrastructure project. Spanning 2.6 kilometers, the 50-meter high-span cable-stayed bridge features four lanes, a dedicated cycle/pedestrian lane, and connects Nandy Park on the East Bank of Demerara to La Grange on the West Bank. Designed for a 100-year lifespan and constructed by China Railway Construction (International) Limited with Politecnica as consultants, the bridge operates toll-free, 24/7, with a maximum speed limit of 80 km/h. President Ali highlighted the bridge’s transformative potential, calling it a ‘catalyst’ for modernization, industrialization, and economic growth. ‘It will open new corridors of development, pulling jobs, investments, and opportunities into flourishing communities,’ he declared. The bridge symbolizes Guyana’s readiness to embrace a future of progress and prosperity.