| 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
- Cayenne gets 35 years for ex-partner’s murder after retrialby Kelly Juan on June 18, 2026
Despite telling the court that he is 66 years old and suffers from prostate cancer and other medical ailments, murder convict Allan Sim, called ‘Cayenne, ’ was on Thursday sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment for the killing of his former partner, Melissa Skeete. Handing down sentence, Justice Sandil Kissoon described the matter as another case
- ‘Principled, pragmatic and responsive’by Naomi Parris on June 18, 2026
–Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett outlines vision for proactive dialogue, enhanced support and global leadership –in bid for UN Secretary General Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has unveiled a reform-focused vision as she bids to become the next UN Secretary-General, warning that while the organisation […]
- BREAKING : 25 years, no parole for ‘Iswe’ in Shonette Dover killingby Staff Reporter on June 18, 2026
SHAQUAWN Alleyne, called “Iswe,” was on Thursday sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment for the 2021 murder of his girlfriend, Shonette Dover, after Justice Sandil Kissoon found no mitigating factors in the case. Before the sentence was imposed, Alleyne addressed the court, saying: “Today I’m standing here before you all to take accountability for my […]
- Jagdeo appeals libel judgment, framing case within wider state-land controversyby Staff Reporter on June 18, 2026
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has appealed a High Court ruling that awarded businessman Charles Ceres G$15 million in damages and G$2.15 million in costs in a libel case, arguing that the dispute cannot be separated from a broader and deeply contentious debate over the allocation of State lands during the final years of the former
- ‘We have delivered’by Staff Reporter on June 18, 2026
–President Ali says, highlights higher wages, pensions and expanded social services as key achievements — commits to raising tax-free income threshold to $200,000 in boost for workers PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday, reaffirmed that the income tax threshold will be increased to $200,000 before the end of the government’s current term, describing […]
- Rodrigues-Birkett outlines vision for UN Reform during meeting with small statesby Staff Reporter on June 18, 2026
GUYANA’S candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, on Wednesday, presented her vision for a revitalised United Nations to members of the Forum of Small States (FOSS), emphasising the need for stronger advocacy for small nations and continued institutional reform within the global body. Speaking during an […]
- Enmore industrial zone to host 50-acre hub for small businesses, agro-processing — President Aliby Staff Reporter on June 18, 2026
PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has outlined government’s plans to transform Enmore into a major growth pole on the East Coast corridor, anchored by a new industrial zone catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in agro processing. Addressing hundreds at the Enmore Martyrs Day commemoration, the Head of State said a four lane road
- More than 2,800 rice farmers verified for Government assistance programmeby Staff Reporter on June 18, 2026
MORE than 2,800 rice farmers in Regions Five and Six have been verified as eligible beneficiaries under the Government’s recently announced rice farmer assistance programme, following a series of field assessments conducted by regional verification committees. The update was provided on Wednesday during a meeting between Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar […]
- Guyana reaffirms confidence in CDB during meeting with newly appointed Vice Presidentby Staff Reporter on June 18, 2026
SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has reaffirmed Guyana’s strong partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) during a meeting with the institution’s newly appointed Vice President of Corporate Services, Gillian Charles-Gollop. The meeting, held Wednesday at the Ministry of Finance, […]
- EPA launches nationwide survey to update Guyana’s biodiversity strategyby Staff Reporter on June 18, 2026
THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a nationwide public consultation survey as part of efforts to update Guyana’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and prepare the country’s Seventh National Report (7NR) under the Convention on Biological Diversity. The initiative, led by the Government of Guyana through the […]
- Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill: “Any register of sex offenders must be public” – Pres Aliby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
…instructs that proposed Bill to be sent to Select Committee Following criticism over the proposed legislation that seeks to establish a National Sex Offender Database that would be disclosed to the public, President Dr Irfaan Ali has intervened and asked that the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill be sent to the Parliamentary Select Committee with the The […]
- Retrial begins in child sexual activity case at Berbice High Courtby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
The retrial of Krishna Tulapersaud, also known as Krishna Tulerpersaud, commenced on Wednesday before Justice Simone Morris at the Berbice High Court. Tulapersaud is indicted on two counts of sexual activity with a child family member. The first count alleges that the offence was committed during the month of February 2013, while the second count The post […]
- Canadian air cargo service to begin weekly service to Guyana this weekby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
Cargojet Airways Ltd is set to begin operations in Guyana on Friday, introducing a weekly non-scheduled air cargo service under a partnership with DHL Express USA. The development follows earlier discussions between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Cargojet executives in Canada. Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar met with representatives of DHL, […]
- Electrician fined $300,000 for trespassing on Lethem airstrip runwayby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
A 43-year-old electrician of Culvert City, Lethem, Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), has been fined $300,000 after pleading guilty to trespassing on the Lethem Aerodrome runway, in contravention of Section 83(1) of the Civil Aviation Act. Lennard Pompey appeared on Tuesday before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem […]
- Labourer slapped with armed robbery, damage to property chargesby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
Twenty-five-year-old Kumar Persaud, a labourer from Annandale New Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Tuesday charged and remanded to prison on armed robbery and damage to property charges. Persaud was arrested on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for allegedly robbing a 30-year-old man from Mon Repos, ECD, which occurred on May 27, 2026. He appeared The post […]







