| 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
- Labour Ministry probes alleged abuse of Indian workers in Region Seven mining operationby Staff Reporter on May 18, 2026
–Passports returned as authorities investigate claims of abuse, unsafe conditions and worker welfare breaches THE Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched an investigation into allegations of abuse, poor working conditions and labour violations involving foreign workers employed at Ekaa Hrim Earth Resources in Batavia Village, Region Seven. […]
- UN signs on to Guyana-led Global Biodiversity Allianceby Staff Reporter on May 18, 2026
THE Government of Guyana and the United Nations in Guyana on Monday signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) formalising the UN’s participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, climate resilience and global knowledge exchange. The agreement was signed by […]
- New REOs appointedby Staff Reporter on May 18, 2026
-as government advances efforts to build professional, responsive, people-centred institutions PRESIDENT of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali, has approved the appointment of a new slate of Regional Executive Officers (REOs), as the administration moves to strengthen governance and public-service delivery across the country’s 10 administrative regions. According […]
- President Ali hails ‘new golden era’ of bankingby Naomi Parris on May 18, 2026
-says new payment systems, UPI to further boost confidence in country’s financial ecosystem UNDERPINNED by a strong growing economy and rapid modernisation of its financial system, Guyana is entering a new era of global banking, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said. Addressing an audience on Saturday evening at the Guyana Bank for Trade and
- Monarch Bay launches Guyana’s first crystal lagoon community at Ogleby Staff Reporter on May 18, 2026
–30-acre development to be safe, family-friendly space with wide range of amenities MONARCH Group has officially unveiled Monarch Bay, a master-planned waterfront community set to introduce Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® technology as part of a broader vision for modern, lifestyle-oriented develop. Led by Guyanese entrepreneurs Clairmont and […]
- World Urban Forum opens in Bakuby Staff Reporter on May 18, 2026
-as housing crisis and climate shocks intensify SOARING housing costs, climate shocks and conflicts are leaving millions without adequate shelter – but what can be done? As the 13th UN World Urban Forum opens on Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, participants will grapple with solutions to a deepening global housing crisis. The conference, organised by
- Government moving to structure, expand Orange Economy to unlock creative potential -Minister Jacobsby Staff Reporter on May 18, 2026
MINISTER within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Steven Jacobs has said that the government is moving to give the Orange Economy greater structure and direction to unlock its full economic and creative potential. The minister made this known while speaking on the Starting Point podcast, during which he stated that the aim
- Guyana building international tourism brand identity – Minister Rodriguesby Staff Reporter on May 18, 2026
MINISTER of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, has said that Guyana is deliberately working to build a strong international tourism brand identity as the country positions itself more firmly on the global travel map. Minister Rodrigues made this remark over the weekend, where she outlined the government’s broader strategy for developing […]
- Worker busted while attempting to smuggle over 2kg ganja into prisonby GTIMES on May 18, 2026
A construction worker was arrested on Thursday evening after prison officers intercepted an attempt to smuggle cannabis into the Mazaruni Prison during a routine security check. The incident occurred at about 20:30h at the prison checkpoint, where officers on duty discovered the ganja after the worker returned to the prison compound. According to reports, […]
- Farmer remanded over 2.8kg ganja bust in minibusby GTIMES on May 18, 2026
A 30-year-old Berbice cash crop farmer was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate Shivani Lalaram charged with trafficking cannabis allegedly found in a minibus along the West Coast Berbice (WCB). Carlos Chung of Ithaca Village, West Bank Berbice (WBB), and also of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, appeared at the Weldaad Magistrate’s […]
- Boutique break-in lands man on remandby GTIMES on May 18, 2026
A 30-year-old mason was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate Shivani Lalaram, charged with breaking into a Bath Settlement boutique and stealing a quantity of items and cash. Jai Chamanlall of Bath Experiment, West Coast Berbice (WCB) appeared at the Weldaad Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to him. It is The post […]
- Over 2,000 heart disease deaths recorded annually – GPHC’s Directorby GTIMES on May 18, 2026
…as hospital pushes early detection at cardiology symposium The Cardiology Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Friday hosted its 4th Cardiology Symposium at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), bringing together close to 300 healthcare workers and key stakeholders in a renewed push to strengthen cardiovascular care and […]
- High Court rejects majority of WIN candidates’ claims against Citizens Bankby GTIMES on May 18, 2026
…ordered each party to bear own legal costs The High Court has dismissed the majority of claims brought by three members of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party against Citizens Bank Guyana Inc over the closure of their bank accounts, ruling that the bank was legally entitled to terminate the banking relationship but failed The post High Court rejects […]
- Guyana targets end to onion imports by year endby GTIMES on May 18, 2026
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday urged farmers at De Hoop, East Coast Demerara (ECD), Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) to move into onion cultivation as part of the Government’s push towards integrated farming, while signalling that Guyana could end onion imports by the close of this year. Addressing farmers during an outreach meeting, […]
- Driver injured after newly-acquired car slams into parked truckby GTIMES on May 18, 2026
Thirty-one-year-old driver is nursing injuries at the Number 75 Regional Hospital after the newly acquired car he was driving slammed into a parked truck at Number 47 Village, Corentyne, on Saturday. Injured is Tariq Balgobin. According to reports, Balgobin was proceeding along the public road when he allegedly lost control of the car and collided The post […]







