| 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
- American batter Ayden Raju aiming to represent USA or Guyanaby Sean Devers on August 7, 2026
…after successful Sir Garfield Sobers Schools Tournament SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Ayden Raju scored 220 runs and finished sixth in overall batting aggregate in his maiden Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Tournament in Barbados last month. Born to a Guyanese father and a Canadian mother, he made a highest score of an unbeaten 90 in Barbados as he
- Hinckson and Dunn miss the markby Staff Reporter on August 7, 2026
World U-20 Championship… GUYANA’S sprinter Onesi Dunn narrowly missed a spot in the 100-metre final of the World Athletics Under-20 Championship being held in Eugene, Oregon, USA. The Guyanese missed the top mark by a split second in Wednesday’s run, stopping the clock in 10.48 seconds for ninth place in the semi-final. Jamaican Gary Card
- Beharry Schools U-19 T20 League playoff bowls off on Sundayby Staff Reporter on August 7, 2026
THE inaugural Beharry Group of Companies Schools T20 League enters its playoff stage this weekend, with the top sides from each zonal final set to battle for honours. The eight playoff T20 school sides will bowl off their national campaign on Sunday, August 9, at the Queen’s College ground. Group Marketing Manager of the Edward
- Lewis also booted out at quarter-finalsby Staff Reporter on August 7, 2026
CAC Games 2026… GUYANA’S boxers all bowed out at the quarter-final stage of this year’s Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games 2026 in the Dominican Republic. Their campaign in the ‘squared circle’ came to an end after pugilist Colin Lewis and Terron Wintz both lost their quarter-final bouts on Tuesday evening at the Combat Pavilion.
- Persaud, Hopkinson and Chase fly Golden Arrowhead high in Panamaby Staff Reporter on August 7, 2026
-Learning experiences for Da Silva, Bridgemohan THE international contingent from the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) made a strong statement at the 2.5km circuit of Autódromo Panamá during the fourth round of the 2026 Motovelocidad Championship. Facing tough regional competitors on the fast Panamanian track, Guyana’s motorcycle racers […]
- Guyanese table tennis teams bow out in round of 16by Staff Reporter on August 7, 2026
CAC Games 2026… GUYANA’S table tennis teams at the Central America and Caribbean Games bowed out at the round of 16 stage after their men’s and women’s doubles teams crashed out on Thursday in Santo Domingo. In the women’s doubles, Edghill and Jasmine Billingy lost their round of 16 clash to Colombia’s Ana Isaza and
- Greaves: ‘I wish I could have done more to help West Indies’by Staff Reporter on August 7, 2026
CMC – Joint Player-of-the-Series in the just concluded Test series against Pakistan, Justin Greaves has bemoaned the fact that his fitness level didn’t allow him to contribute more to the West Indies’ efforts in the second match. Greaves, who took a maiden five-wicket haul in the opening Test and was named Player-of-the-Match in the West
- GBA confirms several nations as Schoolboys and Juniors Championships set for Augustby Staff Reporter on August 7, 2026
THE countdown to the 2026 Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Championships has gathered momentum, with the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) confirming that several regional nations have already signalled their intention to compete in the prestigious tournament later this month. According to the GBA, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, Barbados, Antigua and […]
- Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year dealby Staff Reporter on August 7, 2026
(BBC) – Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2032. The 26-year-old had entered the final 12 months of his contract and attracted interest from Arsenal in recent weeks. However, Real Madrid announced on Thursday the two parties have agreed to
- Gov’t moves to cut hinterland food pricesby Staff Reporter on August 6, 2026
— outlines plans to tackle transport costs, boost local production THE Government is moving to ease the cost of living in hinterland and riverine communities by addressing high transportation costs and increasing local food production, President Dr Irfaan Ali told residents of Santa Rosa, Moruca, during a Cabinet outreach in Region One on Wednesday. He
- UNSG campaign: “It is our turn” – Guyana’s Ambassador makes case for Latin America to lead UN by GTIMES on August 6, 2026
Guyana’s candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary General (UNSG), Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has outlined a vision centred on strengthening multilateralism, modernising the UN’s peace and security architecture, advancing climate justice and increasing youth engagement as she participated in the first regional dialogue featuring Latin […]
- AK-47 assault rifle, 2 empty magazines found in Sophiaby GTIMES on August 6, 2026
The Police have launched a probe into the discovery of an AK-47 rifle and magazines, which were found on Wednesday at C Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown. Based on reports received, Police, acting on information, went to the area in the wee hours of Wednesday, where an empty plot of land was searched. During the search, The post AK-47 assault rifle, 2 […]
- US-sanctioned LOO crossed Caribbean Sea for justice; got it – AG on CCJ’s rulingby GTIMES on August 6, 2026
…says vindicated Guyana’s courts The Guyana Government has welcomed the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), a significant step that clears the way for the United States’ extradition proceedings involving sanctioned and indicted Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, to resume in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. “Of course, […]
- GRA announces new customs exchange rates effective Aug 1by GTIMES on August 6, 2026
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has published new exchange rates to be used for customs purposes, effective August 1, 2026. The rates, issued under Section 22(1)(a) of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01, will apply for the valuation of imported goods and the collection of customs duties and other related charges. According to the notice, the The post GRA […]
- Berbice fatal accident: “I couldn’t believe what I saw” – mother of horse racing trainerby GTIMES on August 6, 2026
Two days after a crash along the West Coast Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) Public Road left him critically injured, 42-year-old horse racing trainer Carlton Pluck has died, leaving behind a grieving family, who is now calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Pluck succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday […]





