| 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
- MACORP now authorised dealer for Kalmar equipment in Guyanaby Staff Reporter on March 20, 2026
MACORP, on Thursday, announced its new partnership with Kalmar having been certified as the authorised dealer for the material handling equipment brand in Guyana, adding another globally trusted brand to its growing portfolio. Through this partnership, MACORP will supply Kalmar equipment locally, backed by full support services including parts, […]
- East Ruimveldt to undergo rapid transformationby Trina Williams on March 20, 2026
-President Ali highlights house improvements, drainage and sanitation works, courtyard for vendors as top priorities IMMEDIATE steps are being rolled out to tackle drainage, sanitation and recreational issues, along with providing broad housing support following a presidential outreach in East Ruimveldt, on Thursday. President, Dr Irfaan Ali led the […]
- Mohameds’ ‘wheelbarrow of money’ stunt backfiresby Staff Reporter on March 20, 2026
–Attorney General warns of enforcement and rule of law ATTORNEY-GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has condemned what he described as a “little circus” staged outside his chambers on Thursday, stating it amounted to an attempt to ridicule the authority of the courts and evade compliance with a lawful costs order.
- ‘Stability is not accidental, it is engineered’by Naomi Parris on March 20, 2026
-Guyana has been preparing its economy to withstand shocks, President Ali says -highlights crucial need for oil refinery, other energy security infrastructure GUYANA has been deliberately restructuring its economy to weather global shocks, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday told the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) annual general […]
- Berbice pipeline in focus as ExxonMobil eyes demand, regional alignmentby Staff Reporter on March 20, 2026
— early investors interest including data centres, bauxite processing, expanded power generation EXXONMOBIL Guyana President, Alistair Routledge, has signalled that while a second gas pipeline to Berbice is under active consideration, its execution will ultimately depend on securing sufficient demand and aligning large-scale investments across the energy […]
- ‘Security is not talk; it is investment and action’by Staff Reporter on March 20, 2026
–Home Affairs Minister says, highlights $95.1M boost for Region Eight AS the government assiduously pursues its goal of achieving a safer Guyana, over $95.1M has been injected in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) to bolster security, resulting in the construction of the first police station in Paramakatoi and expansion of facilities in Monkey Mountain. […]
- Health Ministry invites bids for construction of dialysis centres in five regionsby Staff Reporter on March 20, 2026
AS part of its continuous efforts to expand renal care nationwide, the Ministry of Health is inviting bids for the construction of dialysis centres in five of Guyana’s ten regions. According to the Invitation for Bids (IFB), published in the Guyana Chronicle earlier this week, the ministry invites bids for construction of dialysis centres
- De Kinderen Hospital honours resilience of dialysis patients on World Kidney Dayby Shaniya Harding on March 20, 2026
-free dialysis centre, expanded services promise improved kidney care for Region Three residents TWENTY dialysis patients were placed at the centre of recognition and care on Thursday, as the De Kinderen Regional Hospital marked World Kidney Day with a special ceremony honouring their resilience, while spotlighting the growing national response to […]
- The Jagans led a movement of restorationby Staff Reporter on March 20, 2026
–Nandlall calls for vigilance in protecting Guyana’s democracy, hard-fought freedom ATTORNEY-GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has urged Guyanese not to take their hard-won democratic and religious freedoms for granted, linking today’s climate of peace and unity directly to the struggles led by Dr Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan. […]
- Almost 50,000 government employees to receive $100,000 cash grant over next 24 hoursby Staff Reporter on March 20, 2026
-Finance Ministry announces, says online registration platform to be launched next week for other eligible Guyanese The following is the full text of a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday: “OVER the course of the next twenty-four hours, 48,858 central government employees comprising public servants, teachers and members of the
- Pipeline for Berbice gas project could cost about US$2B – Routledgeby GTIMES on March 20, 2026
…says project a game-changer for Guyana’s energy sector President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge, says that the pipeline that will bring gas from offshore to Berbice, where a massive gas project will be built out, could cost an estimated US$2 billion – double the cost of current infrastructure already laid for the […]
- MACORP expands portfolio as authorised dealer for Kalmar in Guyanaby GTIMES on March 20, 2026
On Thursday, MACORP announced its new partnership with Kalmar, having been certified as the authorised dealer for the material handling equipment brand in Guyana, adding another globally trusted brand to its growing portfolio. Through this partnership, MACORP will supply Kalmar equipment locally, backed by full support services including parts, maintenance, […]
- GITC, celebrating 60 years of training success, highlights its role in workforce transformationby GTIMES on March 20, 2026
The Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) on Thursday officially launched its 60th anniversary celebrations, marking six decades of technical and vocational training and its contribution to national development. The ceremony brought together Government officials, educators, staff, alumni, and trainees as the institution reflected on its legacy and […]
- CANU intercepts cannabis-infused beverage at CJIA by GTIMES on March 20, 2026
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), through the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS), has seized some 222 cans of suspected Tetrahydrocannabi-nol (THC)-infused beverages that were intercepted at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on March 18, 2026. The products were reportedly concealed inside storage tote bins among clothing, paper bags, and […]
- Irish court rejects ‘extraordinary’ appeal by Guyanese sex offenderby GTIMES on March 20, 2026
The Court of Appeal has rejected an “extraordinary” claim put forward by a Guyanese sex offender, who had only been in Ireland for two weeks before he falsely imprisoned and raped an 18-year-old woman. The convicted man claimed his trial was unfair because he had to withdraw claims he was of previous good character. In The post Irish court rejects […]






