Guyana

Area Total 214,969 sq km
Climate tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to August, November to January)
Natural Resources bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish
Imports $1.626 billion (2017 est.) partners: Trinidad and Tobago 27.5%, US 26.5%, China 8.9%, Suriname 6.1% (2017)
Exports $1.439 billion (2017 est.) partners: Canada 24.9%, US 16.5%, Panama 9.6%, UK 7.7%, Jamaica 5.1%, Trinidad and Tobago 5% (2017)
Government parliamentary republic
Capital Georgetown
Population 740,700 (July 2018 est.)
Ethnicity East Indian 39.8%, black (African) 29.3%, mixed 19.9%, Amerindian 10.5%, other 0.5% (2012 est.)
Language English (official), Guyanese Creole, Amerindian languages, Indian languages, Chinese (2014 est.)

News about Guyana

  • Linden teacher killed after speeding lorry slams into car
    by GTIMES on October 10, 2026

    A Linden schoolteacher was killed on Friday after she was reportedly struck by a car that lost control after it was hit from behind by a speeding motor lorry along Empire Drive in Amelia’s Ward Public Road, Region 10. The deceased is Leslyn Major, a former teacher at Christianburg Primary School and a resident of The post Linden teacher killed after […]

  • PSC takes business support services to Linden 
    by GTIMES on October 10, 2026

    The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has extended its Business Support Desk outreach to Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), with about 35 business owners attending a session. The engagement, aimed at helping established businesses prepare for financing and investment opportunities, was held on Thursday at the Region 10 Chamber of Industry, Commerce […]

  • CARICOM assesses regional capacity to meet cement, paints, bitumen demand
    by GTIMES on October 10, 2026

    Four CARICOM assessment teams will meet between October 12 and 27 to determine whether the Region has the capacity to meet its own demand for paints, hydraulic cement, glass bottles and bitumen, with their findings expected to inform decisions on future tariffs for the products. The assessments will examine regional production and supply, the […]

  • Belt and Road Initiative supported Guyana’s economic, social development – Chinese Embassy
    by GTIMES on October 10, 2026

    China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly contributed to Guyana’s economic and social development, according to the Chinese Embassy in Georgetown. The BRI is a massive infrastructure investment project led by China aimed at improving trade, communication and connectivity with partner countries around the world. The United States (US) […]

  • Guyana reaffirms human rights, democracy commitment at IPU Assembly
    by GTIMES on October 10, 2026

    Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights, strengthening democratic institutions and upholding the rule of law, while highlighting ongoing efforts to improve accountability, access to justice and social inclusion. The position was outlined by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Kwame McCoy, who delivered Guyana’s […]

  • Latin America now accounts for 9% of Guyana’s air travel market
    by GTIMES on October 10, 2026

    Guyana’s air connectivity with Latin America has improved in recent years, with the region now accounting for approximately nine per cent of the country’s air travel market, driven in part by expanded services such as Avianca’s flights to Colombia. This growth was revealed by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Director, Kamrul Baksh during at the The […]

  • SOCU Chief sent on leave pending probe into rape, threat allegations
    by GTIMES on October 9, 2026

    Head of the Guyana Police Force’s Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), Deputy Commissioner of Police Fizal Karimbaksh, has been sent on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of rape and threatening behaviour levelled against him by a female rank. This was confirmed by the Police Force in a statement on Thursday. SOCU The post […]

  • Venezuelan nabbed with ganja at Matthews Ridge
    by GTIMES on October 9, 2026

    A 24-year-old Venezuelan national was arrested on Thursday after Police allegedly found 11.2 grams (g) of cannabis in his possession during a mobile patrol at Hima Top Main Road, Matthews Ridge, North West District, Region One (Barima-Waini). According to Police, the discovery was made at about 11:30h on October 8, 2026, when ranks intercepted an The post […]

  • Renewable energy capacity surges 623%, set to nearly double by 2031 – PM Phillips
    by GTIMES on October 9, 2026

    Guyana’s installed renewable energy capacity has increased by 623 per cent since 2019, with further expansion expected by 2031, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has disclosed, as he called for greater regional collaboration on long-term energy planning. Phillips made the remarks during a Ministerial Dialogue at the 11th Latin American and […]

  • 5 homeless after fire guts Sophia home
    by GTIMES on October 9, 2026

    A taxi driver, his wife, and three children were rendered homeless after a fire of unknown origin destroyed their home at Block E, Plum Park, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, on Thursday. According to the Guyana Fire Service, firefighters responded to reports of a house on fire at the location. A water tender and water carrier from The post 5 homeless after […]

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