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

  • 75 per cent of issues reported through Citizens Connect App resolved – Minister Ally
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

    APPROXIMATELY 75 per cent of issues reported by citizens through the Citizens Connect App have been resolved since the platform’s launch in March, highlighting a major achievement in the government’s drive to improve public service delivery. This is according to the Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, who […]

  • CCJ shuts down latest attempt by Mohameds to delay extradition hearing
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

    — Regional court rejects bid for stay; committal hearing set to resume Thursday The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has rejected another attempt by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, to interrupt the extradition proceedings being heard before Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman. The Tuesday decision was confirmed by […]

  • Caribbean Energy Week 2027 set for July 13–15 under presidential patronage
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

    Caribbean Energy Week 2027, scheduled for July 13–15, 2027, will be held under the patronage of His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and endorsed by Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat. Under the theme, “Unlocking the Caribbean Energy Corridor: Oil, Gas, LNG & Investment for a New Global Hub,” the event will bring together

  • New US$35M Wismar-Mackenzie bridge set to open by October 5
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

    COMMUTERS in Region Ten or travellers heading into the hinterland will benefit from safer, more accessible and toll-free travel when the new US$35M Wismar-Mackenzie bridge is officially opened. Similar to the opening of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River bridge, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, said the bridge will be officially opened no later

  • Heritage must be lived, protected and passed on
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

    AS Guyana begins its Diamond Jubilee year, the message of “faith and cultural pride” must ring out far beyond the ceremonies, pageants, sporting contests and cultural presentations that will mark Amerindian Heritage Month. It should challenge the nation to think about a more fundamental question: What are we doing to ensure that Indigenous culture is

  • Elle & Vire joins the Archery Championships
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

    ARCHERY Guyana has announced that Cirkel Distributors Inc. has joined the corporate support team of the 2026 Archery Championships, bringing with it not only valuable corporate support, but also a Taste of France through Elle & Vire yoghurt. The partnership follows an encouraging meeting at Cirkel Distributors’ Head Office between Archery Guyana […]

  • Mars outlasts Callender as perfect scores set up round four showdown
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

    Round Three of the Pegasus Weekly Chess League, organized by Drayton’s Chess Club in partnership with the Pegasus Chess Club and Guyana Chess Federation, continued on Monday evening at the Atlantic Meeting Room, Pegasus Hotel, with another competitive night of chess producing movement in the standings and setting up a clash between the league’s two

  • CIC Insurance Brokers p2 partners with DCB for T10 Fundraiser Tournament
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

    THE Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) has announced a strategic partnership with CIC Insurance Brokers (Guyana) Inc. for the upcoming DCB T10 Fundraiser Tournament, scheduled for November 22nd at the LBI Ground. The tournament will feature eight (8) franchise teams competing for the top prize of one million dollars, while raising vital funds to support the

  • GFF Elite League…Slingerz; Santos rack up wins
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

      DEFENDING champion, Slingerz FC, on Sunday, began their defence of the Elite League football title with a needle win over Police Football Club at the National Training Centre (NTC) at Providence. Neron Barrow was the difference maker for the champions who came off of their quarterfinal finish in the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship

  • Hetmyer blitz downs TKR on Independence Day
    by Staff Reporter on September 2, 2026

    THE Guyana Amazon Warriors remain unbeaten as they upset the Independence Day party at the Queen’s Park Oval, beating the Trinbago Knight Riders by nine runs via DLS in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Shimron Hetmyer equalled the CPL record of the fastest ever century, as he smashed 111 not out off 43

  • Trio busted in attempted invasion at CHPA Director’s home charged, remanded
    by GTIMES on September 1, 2026

    Days after they were arrested for attempting to break into the home of a Director of Projects attached to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) at Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), the three suspects were charged and remanded to prison. Yohance Carroll, 22 and Earl Grant, 23, from Tucville Squatting Area, The post Trio […]

  • Amerindian Affairs Ministry security guard assaulted, robbed by gunmen
    by GTIMES on September 1, 2026

    A 57-year-old security guard attached to the Amerindian Affairs Ministry, Thomas and Quamina Streets, Georgetown, was reportedly robbed at gunpoint in the wee hours of Monday. According to reports received, the victim and a colleague were stationed in separate guard huts when two men armed with handguns confronted him. The suspects reportedly assaulted the […]

  • ECD man wanted for killing businessman at Mowasie Landing
    by GTIMES on September 1, 2026

    The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday issued a wanted bulletin for 26-year-old Gavin Johnson, also called ‘Max’, for questioning in connection with the murder of Godfrey Gill, also called “Chucky,” at Mowasie Landing, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). It was reported that on August 20, 2026, Gill was in the vicinity of a shop at Mowasie The post […]

  • Amerindian Heritage Month 2026 ushered in with call for divine guidance, protection
    by GTIMES on September 1, 2026

    The Amerindian Affairs Ministry on Monday hosted an interfaith service at the Umana Yana to usher in Amerindian Heritage Month 2026, being observed under the theme, “Observing our Cultural Heritage during our Diamond Jubilee.” Amerindian Affairs Minister, Sarah Browne Shadeek, said the annual service provides an opportunity to give thanks for the past […]

  • New vending arrangements for Woolford Avenue vendors
    by GTIMES on September 1, 2026

    …as Ministry seeks balance between vendors, school canteens Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Priya Manickchand on Monday met with vendors operating along Woolford Avenue, Georgetown to discuss arrangements for vending following infrastructure upgrades in the area. The meeting, which was also attended by Permanent Secretary (PS) Miguel […]

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