| 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
- MANAGING YOUR ORGANISATIONby Staff Reporter on May 3, 2026
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- What should I say?by Staff Reporter on May 3, 2026
WHEN the sun blooms over the placid world each morning, it is our voices that stretch out to greet the warmth of the golden rays. With a simple wish or prayer, the day unravels from the tips of our tongues, leaving behind a fresh path for us to walk upon. Even when our minds or
- I AM SOOMARIA AN INDENTURESHIP STORYby Maureen Rampertab on May 3, 2026
‘188 years it has been since the last ship sailed from the docks of Calcutta, India. A people from the dust of poverty set sail for days and nights across the dark waters to a new land. Promises, their empty hands reached for, nurturing along the torturous journey, dreams of betterment. But as their bare
- Oral care with plantsby Dr. Bertrand R. Stuart DDS on May 3, 2026
TOOTH decay, also known as dental caries, and gum disease determine a person’s oral health. Incidentally, such morbid conditions are so common that eventually every adult in the world has one or both. The countries with the best oral health are the United States, Denmark and Canada. Those countries whose populations have the worst mouths
- THE PRIVATE GUILT OF WE WHO LIVE AND ENDUREby Barrington Braithwaite on May 3, 2026
Plants, some of which we have come to trust and respect… WE have matured enough to respect and understand plants, not because they yield fruit we enjoy and, at times, provide delicious tea, but because they can also heal. But sometimes they can be detrimental. The 1960s–70s age of the hippies that even flowed down
- ‘You have to own things’by Staff Reporter on May 2, 2026
–President Ali tells workers, outlines wealth-building vision for citizens PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has highlighted that the government is working on plans to ensure that workers are able to invest in and benefit directly from large-scale national projects, outlining a vision for wealth creation beyond traditional wages. The Head of State made this known […]
- ‘PPP/C gov’t has shown genuine partnership with labour’by Staff Reporter on May 2, 2026
–labour movement leader says, affirms GAWU, FITUG commitment to continue working together for workers’ benefit PRESIDENT of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU), and Treasurer of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG), Seepaul Narine, on Friday, said that the face of Guyana is being remade with new roads, […]
- Guyana confident as ICJ set to hear border case merits from Mondayby Staff Reporter on May 2, 2026
THE International Court of Justice (ICJ) will commence public hearings on the merits of the long-running border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela from Monday, May 4 to Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. The hearings mark a critical stage in the case concerning the validity of the October 3,
- One Guyana portal to unify all government servicesby Staff Reporter on May 2, 2026
–Minister Ally says; notes single digital platform will transform how citizens access public services MINISTER of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, has noted that the government is moving to consolidate all public services into a single digital platform, outlining plans for a “One Guyana” portal that will […]
- Jagdeo pledges continued support as global conditions impact rice industryby Staff Reporter on May 2, 2026
VICE President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo assured rice farmers that the government will support the industry during the current economic challenges and highlighted the immediate pressures that may increase production costs. Addressing farmers at a meeting convened by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday, VP Jagdeo identified two urgent challenges facing the […]
- Guyana Festival returns after 12 years with 3-day cultural extravaganza at National Stadiumby GTIMES on May 2, 2026
The Guyana Festival has returned after a 12-year hiatus with a three-day extravaganza at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), in observance of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary. The event is scheduled to take place from May 15 to 17 and is being staged by the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry under the The post […]
- Pres Ali hails Browne’s re-election as Antigua & Barbuda PMby GTIMES on May 2, 2026
– ledges continued support for Caribbean integration On his re-election as Prime Minister (PM) of Antigua and Barbuda (A&B) for the fourth consecutive term, President Dr Irfaan Ali has congratulated Gaston Browne on winning another election. In a social media post, President Ali stated, “This decisive victory is a clear reflection of the strong […]
- Mahdia man gets 2 years, fined $100K for ammo possessionby GTIMES on May 2, 2026
Lambert Andrew, 37, a gold miner of Campbelltown, Mahdia, Potaro, was on Wednesday sentenced to two years of imprisonment for having a quantity of ammunition in his possession. He appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him. He was sentenced The post Mahdia man […]
- Teen miner slapped with murder chargeby GTIMES on May 2, 2026
Nineteen-year-old Ronslee Isaacs, also called “Rocky”, a miner from Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), was charged and remanded to prison on a murder charge on Thursday. Police stated that he murdered 23-year-old Graig Hastings, of Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni River. The details of the incident were not provided by the […]
- Buxton man gets bail on manslaughter, firearm & ammo possession charges by GTIMES on May 2, 2026
Forty-five-year-old Eulex Andre Jeffery, also called “Ratty”, a gold miner from Company Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Thursday charged and granted bail for manslaughter and firearm and ammunition possession charges. Jeffery was accused of shooting Moses Chappelle, also called “Bizo”, to death while imbibing at Blackwater Landing, […]







