Guyana

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

  • ‘False, misleading and unsupported by credible evidence’ — Mustapha rejects Mohamed’s claims
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    —Agriculture Minister says his son’s mining properties were lawfully acquired, challenges Azruddin Mohamed to submit evidence of wrongdoing to the relevant authorities See below for full statement by Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Agriculture I have taken note of the latest allegations made by fugitive offender Azruddin Mohamed concerning my […]

  • Amerindian communities post solid gains as gov’t investments in energy, transport expand
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government’s investment in Guyana’s Amerindian communities is producing measurable results across energy, agriculture, education and infrastructure, with more than 37,000 households now connected to solar power and billions of dollars channelled into village-led economic projects over the past year, […]

  • All 33 children safely evacuated after fire at Hope Children’s Home
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    ALL 33 children residing at the privately owned Hope Children’s Home at Enmore, East Coast Demerara, were safely evacuated following a fire at the facility on Friday, with Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who is performing the duties of President, visiting the scene and giving the  assurance that the safety and well-being of the

  • Mortgage reforms save families $43.8B
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    –President Ali says; points to nearly $240B investment in housing sector since 2020 THE Government of Guyana has invested nearly $240 billion in the housing sector since returning to office in 2020, according to President Dr Irfaan Ali. He said a series of mortgage reforms, tax concessions and housing incentives have also returned $43.8 billion

  • ‘Most glorious master’ of cricket Sir Garfield Sobers passes
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    –President Ali pays homage to legendary cricketer PRESIDENT, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has joined the Caribbean and the international cricketing community in mourning the passing of West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield St. Aubyn Sobers, describing him as “the game’s most glorious master” whose legacy will endure for generations. In a heartfelt […]

  • Guyana vows to protect Flag’s integrity amid fraudulent registry threats
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    THE Government of Guyana remains committed to protecting the integrity of the Guyana flag and strengthening the country’s ship registry against fraudulent activity, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, declared while addressing the Second Annual Global Maritime Security and Sanctions Enforcement Symposium in St. John’s, Antigua and […]

  • Gov’t invites Guyanese to help shape national Orange Economy Policy
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    THE Government of Guyana has called on creatives, entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and members of the public to lend their voices to the development of the country’s Orange Economy Policy Document, a framework aimed at strengthening and expanding Guyana’s cultural and creative industries. Public input is being sought across a wide range of creative sectors, […]

  • Guyana reducing reliance on imported vegetables as local production expands
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    –youth-led programme to supply hospitality sector with high-value crops MINISTER of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has noted that Guyana is steadily reducing its dependence on imported high-value vegetables as local farmers, particularly young entrepreneurs, increase production through technology-driven agriculture. The minister made this known while […]

  • PPP/C gov’t delivers historic expansion of judiciary
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    —strengthens access to justice THE People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government has undertaken the largest expansion of Guyana’s judiciary in the country’s post-independence history. It has appointed an unprecedented number of judges, magistrates, and judicial officers since 2020 to improve the delivery of justice and reduce nation-wide case […]

  • MNR launches 2026 Youths in Natural Resources Apprenticeship Programme
    by Staff Reporter on July 18, 2026

    THE Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has officially launched the 2026 edition of its Youths in Natural Resources (YNR) Apprenticeship Programme, continuing its annual commitment to exposing young Guyanese to the country’s fast-growing natural resources sector. The YNR Apprenticeship Programme is designed to give young adults hands-on learning […]

RSS News Sources: Guyana Chronicle | Guyana Times
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