| 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
- Embrace the season of hope, renewal, enduring joyby Staff Reporter on April 6, 2026
–President Ali tells Guyanese amidst Easter festivities PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday extended Easter greetings to Guyanese at home and in the Diaspora, urging citizens to embrace the season as one of hope, renewal, and enduring joy. In his Easter message, the Head of State reflected on the significance of Christ’s resurrection, describing Easter
- Gov’t launches first district Border Patrol Unit in Region Nineby Staff Reporter on April 6, 2026
–President Ali announces, stresses importance of protection from community to national level PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has announced the establishment of the first district-level Border Patrol Unit in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), describing it as a major step in strengthening community-based security and protecting Guyana’s borders from […]
- Rupununi emerging as major hub for growth, culture, opportunityby Staff Reporter on April 6, 2026
–Amerindian Affairs Minister highlights MINISTER of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne, has noted that the Rupununi is firmly establishing itself as one of Guyana’s leading regions for growth, culture and opportunity, shedding its title as the “sleeping giant.” Minister Browne made these remarks during her address at the Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo […]
- PM commits govt’s continued support for Bartica Regattaby Staff Reporter on April 6, 2026
–emphasises activity’s reflection of rich culture, spirit, and pride of the Region Seven town PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips was present at the Bartica Easter Regatta 2026 on Easter Sunday, where he officially declared the races open at the annual event held in the river town of Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni–Mazaruni). […]
- PSC laments Suriname’s Corentyne river fees as threat to trade, CSME, livelihoodsby Staff Reporter on April 6, 2026
GUYANA’S Private Sector Commission (PSC) has issued a forceful denunciation of Suriname’s newly enforced fees on vessels traversing the Corentyne River, declaring the charges anti-trade, in violation of the spirit of CARICOM’s regional integration framework, and directly harmful to the livelihoods of thousands of Guyanese citizens who depend on the […]
- 22-year-old cattle farmer steadily expanding herd with confidence, innovationby Staff Reporter on April 6, 2026
THERE is a particular kind of quiet confidence that comes not from books or boardrooms, but from years of early mornings, muddy boots, and watching life grow under your care. At 22, Shakeem McCalmon of Bel Air Village, West Coast Berbice, carries that confidence like a second skin. While most young men his
- Talent should be currencyby Staff Reporter on April 6, 2026
–White-Griffith says, as gov’t ramps up investment in ‘orange’ economy GUYANA’S push to develop its ‘orange’ economy is positioning creativity and talent as viable and sustainable career paths for young people navigating their future in the world’s evolving job market. This was according to Chief Planning Officer at the Ministry of […]
- ‘A Distinguished Son of the Caribbean’by Staff Reporter on April 6, 2026
–President Ali pays tribute to late former CARICOM Secretary-General Roderick Rainford PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has paid tribute to the late former Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Roderick Rainford, describing him as “a distinguished Caribbean son” whose leadership and vision helped shape a critical era in the Region’s integration […]
- MP Mahipaul stirring up momentum towards religious intoleranceby Leonard Craig on April 6, 2026
EXCEPT for a handful of countries, the separation of church and state is a sacred principle religiously embraced and practised to varying degrees. Some things that are acceptable in some countries will be abominable if practised in another. For example, Germany takes up a church tax, the majority of which is used to fund
- Kissoon/Westmaas, part 8: Revolutionaries in powerby Freddie Kissoon on April 6, 2026
HERE are the words of Nigel Westmaas in his dolichocephalic, sesquipedalian letter on me in the Stabroek News, the day before it closed (March 14, 2026): “To his credit, Kissoon once held positions forged during long struggles over Guyana’s political and social direction. Yet the present government is now departing from long-standing patterns in […]
- 11 families receive keys to new homes under Lethem Housing Initiativeby GTIMES on April 5, 2026
Yesterday, some 11 Lethem, Region Nine, families received keys to their brand-new homes which were constructed under the Lethem Housing Support Initiative. Each of the homes measures approximately 550 square feet and includes two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen area, and a bathroom facility. Valued at about $3 million, the homes are made more The post […]
- GPF warns against reckless driving, unsafe kite flying ahead of Easterby GTIMES on April 5, 2026
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a comprehensive road safety advisory ahead of the Easter weekend, urging all road users across the country to exercise increased caution, patience, and responsibility. Special attention is being directed to motorists traveling along the Lethem–Mabura–Linden–Georgetown corridor, as well as those journeying in […]
- Essequibo Coast duo charged, fined on DUI chargesby GTIMES on April 5, 2026
Two Essequibo Coast regions Two men were recently fined for driving under the influence of alcohol when they appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court. Little John Candie, 33, of Hibernia Essequibo Coast, was arrested on Sunday, March 28, 2026, along the Suddie Public Road Essequibo Coast but appeared on Thursday before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir, […]
- Berbice labourer arrested following discovery of gun, ammo by GTIMES on April 5, 2026
A 47-year-old labourer of No. 72 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was taken into custody following the discovery of a firearm and several rounds of matching ammunition during an intelligence-led operation at No. 66 Village Backlands, Corentyne, Berbice, on Friday. Police stated that acting on information received, ranks travelled to the area, where searches […]
- Man evades Police, abandons bike, bag with ganjaby GTIMES on April 5, 2026
Police in Region Eight (Potaro–Siparuni) discovered a quantity of cannabis on Thursday during a patrol conducted between Paramakatoi Village and Bamboo Creek Village, North Pakaraimas. During the exercise, ranks observed a male riding a motorcycle acting in a suspicious manner. Police stated that as the patrol approached, the man abandoned the motorcycle […]







