President Bharrat Jagdeo (left, foreground) chats with three guests at the Old Year’s Night Ball at the GDF Officers Mess, Camp Ayanganna, Thomas Lands on Wednesday night. (Photo by Lawrence Fanfair)

Vendors and friends ringing in the New Year at an informal shindig at the Stabroek Market Square on Wednesday night. (Photo by Lawrence Fanfair)

Taking a break for drinks: Patrons at the Old Year’s Night party at the New Court Yard, Main Street on Wednesday.  (Photo by Lawrence Fanfair)

Welcome: Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Commodore Gary Best (standing) greets PNCR-1G Parliamentarian Debbie Backer at the Old Year’s Night Ball at the Police Officer’s Mess, Eve Leary on Wednesday night. At left is Backer’s husband Steve Backer. (Photo by Lawrence Fanfair)

Welcome: Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Commodore Gary Best (standing) greets PNCR-1G Parliamentarian Debbie Backer at the Old Year’s Night Ball at the Police Officer’s Mess, Eve Leary on Wednesday night. At left is Backer’s husband Steve Backer. (Photo by Lawrence Fanfair)

Dressed to the nines: A dazzlingly-attired couple arrives for the Old Year’s Night Ball at the Police Officer’s Mess, Eve Leary on Wednesday night. (Photo by Lawrence Fanfair)

Old Year’s Night Mass in progress at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam on Wednesday night. Bishop Francis Alleyne officiated. (Photo by Lawrence Fanfair)

Praising the Lord in song at the People’s Cathedral, Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge on Wednesday night. Bishop Juan Edghill conducted the service. (Photo by Lawrence Fanfair)