| 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
- ‘Where was your voice?’by Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
–Minister Browne lambastes WIN MP for silence during atrocities against Amerindians from 2015-2020 –points to ‘real progress’ being achieved under PPP/C Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne, on Tuesday lambasted former A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) minister and current We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament (MP), Dawn […]
- GCB praises gov’t $6B budget allocation for sport development in 2026by Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
See full statement from the Guyana Cricket Board below The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) extends warm congratulations to the Government of Guyana (GoG) on the presentation of the National Budget for 2026, which once again underscores Government’s unwavering commitment to national development. Of particular significance is the allocation of $6 billion towards […]
- ‘GuySuCo will return to profitability’by Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
–Agriculture Minister tells National Assembly Guyana’s sugar industry is on a path back to profitability, driven by renewed government investment, mechanisation efforts and a comprehensive five‑year strategic plan, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha told the National Assembly during his contribution to the 2026 budget debate on Tuesday. The […]
- ‘You can’t defend your record’ –Mustapha raps Panday on colossal failures at GuySuCoby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
–points to failed programmes, production decline during now WIN’s MP tenure as Agriculture Director at GuySuCo Launching a blistering broadside against the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN’s) Member of Parliament (MP), Vishnu Panday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday, defended the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s spending on the […]
- Guyana secures 9 million CORSIA-eligible carbon credits for 2023by Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
See full statement from the Office of the President The Government of Guyana today announced ART’s issuance of 9,085,923 high-integrity TREES carbon credits for the year 2023, marking another major milestone in the country’s long-standing leadership in sustainable forest management, climate action, and jurisdictional-scale carbon markets, for the […]
- Countdown to Mash 2026 underway as City Council marks vending spotsby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
As the countdown to Mashramani 2026 gathers pace, the Mayor and City Council has begun early on-the-ground preparations, moving to mark designated vending areas along key sections of the Mash route. Town Clerk Candace Nelson confirmed to the Guyana Chronicle that vending spots are currently being demarcated along Vlissengen Road, from Guyana Water Inc. (GWI)
- Guyana’s labour market seeing significant improvementsby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
—President Ali says, points to recent statistics showing reduction in unemployment rates —highlights diverse opportunities outside of oil and gas President Dr Irfaan Ali today hailed significant improvements in Guyana’s labour market, attributing the most recent gains to a diversified economic strategy and targeted government policies. Speaking on […]
- Guyana, Belize sign MoUs to strengthen collaboration in education, tourism, securityby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
THE Governments of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and Belize have reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and shared Caribbean values through the conclusion of a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation across key areas of mutual interest. These agreements reflect the shared commitment of both governments to […]
- Fair system of trade necessary to support investments in food securityby Naomi Parris on February 3, 2026
–President Ali says, points to Guyana, Belize’s capacity to support region once bureaucracy, artificial barriers are addressed GUYANA and Belize have an increasingly important role to play in building a food-secure region, President, Dr Irfaan Ali has said. Climate change is severely affecting coastlines, food systems and water security, and this is […]
- Every Guyanese will benefit from Budget 2026 –Minister Edghill saysby Trina Williams on February 3, 2026
IN a fiery response to opposition parliamentarians during day one of the budget debate, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill defended the far-reaching benefits of the $1.558 trillion fiscal plan. The budget caters to the upliftment of Guyanese families, the ordinary farmer, children, small businesses and vulnerable groups, as well as makes […]
- Guyanese businesses urged to prepare for volatile global trading environmentby GTIMES on February 2, 2026
Guyanese businesses were on Thursday urged to prepare for a more uncertain and competitive global trading environment as geopolitical tensions, economic shifts and technological changes continue to reshape international commerce. The call was made at ‘Global Trade 2026: Challenges and Opportunities’, a one-day luncheon forum hosted by the World Trade […]
- Wichabai Ranch urges zero tolerance for Rupununi rustling following violent death of ‘Rasta’by GTIMES on February 2, 2026
Wichabai Ranch has issued a strong call urging authorities to enforce zero tolerance for cattle rustling in the Rupununi. The call comes after the gruesome murder of the region’s well-known guide, Leon Baird, widely suspected to be at the hands of cattle rustlers. In an official statement on Sunday, the ranch said it is “grieving The post Wichabai […]
- Post Titleby GTIMES on February 2, 2026
– as Humanitarian Mission Guyana empowers thousands through skills but sees significant absence of male participants For more than two decades, the quiet work of Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc. has been reshaping lives across Region Six and beyond, moving hundreds of families away from dependency and toward independence through practical skills, […]
- Improved lighting, landscaping, pavements for city avenuesby GTIMES on February 2, 2026
– as Govt moves to restore “The Garden City” Government has identified other avenues in the city for enhancement works similar to the transformation of the Main Street Avenue in Georgetown. According to the Ministry of Public Works, the iconic Carmichael Street and Waterloo Street avenues will undergo significant landscaping, improved lighting, and […]
- GCAA Director General hails aviation growth, youth focus under Budget 2026by GTIMES on February 2, 2026
The Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Captain Egbert Field, has described the current period as a defining moment for Guyana’s aviation industry, citing exponential growth, expanding airline activity and a people-first approach under Budget 2026. Speaking from more than five decades of experience in the field, the Director […]







