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

  • Non-oil GDP growth reflects real production, not State spending
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    – President Ali says no framework exists to inflate GDP without real economic activity PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has strongly rejected claims that Guyana’s recent economic growth is being driven primarily by government spending, describing such assertions as “comical” and rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of basic macroeconomics. Speaking on […]

  • Guyana Digital School launches nationwide school outreach programme
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    THE Guyana Digital School (GDS) has begun a nationwide school outreach programme aimed at increasing student awareness of its digital learning platform and expanding access to flexible, technology-driven education. The initiative, which officially commenced this week, involves direct engagement with secondary school students to explain the opportunities […]

  • President Ali to engage small-scale miners during visit to Region Seven on Friday
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali will visit the mining communities of Puruni and Bartica on Friday, February 6, 2026, as part of continued efforts to strengthen engagement with small-scale miners and address key issues affecting the sector. According to a notice from the Ministry of Natural Resources, the visit is aimed at facilitating direct dialogue with

  • Jobs, protections and opportunity define Budget 2026
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    – Labour Minister outlines people-first approach to development MINISTER of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, on Wednesday, highlighted Budget 2026 as a people-centred blueprint designed to ensure that the country’s growth turns into tangible benefits for workers and communities across the country. The minister made this known while making […]

  • Police probe deaths of four crew members on cargo vessel at Water Street wharf
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of four crew members who were found unresponsive aboard a cargo vessel docked at a wharf along Water Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, on Wednesday evening. The incident reportedly occurred around 6:30 p.m. on February 4, 2026, while the men were on board the vessel carrying out duties in

  • Azruddin misreading the law – Minister Teixeira rebuffs Opposition Leader’s entitlement claims
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    MINISTER of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, has pushed back against the claims by newly-elected Opposition Leader, U.S.-indicted Azruddin Mohamed, stating that he is demanding privileges he is not legally entitled to. Mohamed, after one week of assuming office, told Kaieteur News that he has not been provided with official state […]

  • High Court throws out Mohameds ‘bias’ claim as extradition proceedings move ahead
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    THE High Court has dismissed the legal challenge brought by United States-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, who accused the Minister of Home Affairs and the Government of Guyana of bias in the extradition proceedings. Examining the ruling delivered on Wednesday by Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh, Attorney General and […]

  • ‘This is not theatrics, this is real performance’
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    –Croal defends gov’ts housing gains, outlines plans to address backlog, build new homes, support young professionals, women HOUSING Minister Colin Croal has set out an ambitious plan to address the housing backlog, defending regional allocations as fair and needs-based rather than politically driven. During his contribution to the 2026 budget debate on […]

  • ‘We don’t come and talk theory, we are here practicing it every single day’
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    –Minister Anthony fires back against opposition, highlights advancements in healthcare FROM expecting mothers, newborns, children, and adults, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony has stated that Budget 2026 caters for further expansion of universal healthcare, dismissing the claims that the budget has nothing for the people. The Minister during […]

  • ‘Foreign policy never stops’
    by Staff Reporter on February 5, 2026

    –Minister Todd says, rejects opposition’s ‘fluff’ politics –Highlights Guyana’s expanding international standing, safeguarding of sovereignty and borders GUYANA’S sovereignty and foreign policy cannot be determined by an elementary textbook, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd said on Wednesday, as he set the […]

  • Banks DIH to challenge injunction that blocked 15% shareholder voting cap at AGM
    by GTIMES on February 3, 2026

    Banks DIH Holdings Inc (BDIHHI) has announced its intention to appeal a High Court ruling that blocked the company from putting a proposed bylaw change to a vote at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), after Justice Sandil Kissoon granted an injunction just one day before the scheduled gathering. Banks DIH, one of Guyana’s oldest and The post Banks DIH to […]

  • PM Phillips urges respect, unity at World Interfaith Harmony Week observance
    by GTIMES on February 3, 2026

    Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, performing the functions of President, reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to unity, compassion and respect for religion on Monday at the national observance of the United Nations (UN) World Inter Faith Harmony Week 2026, hosted by the Inter Religious Organisation of Guyana. During his remarks, Phillips […]

  • China-Guyana, relations have entered a “fast track” of development – Ambassador
    by GTIMES on February 3, 2026

    Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang has made it clear that China–Guyana relations have entered a “fast track” of development, highlighting sharp growth in bilateral trade, major infrastructure projects and expanding people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Last Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Guyana hosted the 2026 Chinese Spring […]

  • Region 6 tapped for major road, community connectivity push – Budget 2026 debate
    by GTIMES on February 3, 2026

    As Parliament opened debate on the 2026 National Budget on Monday, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) was singled out for a major connectivity and access push, with Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill outlining a series of road and community-link projects aimed at improving movement, market access and everyday services across the region. Speaking […]

  • Court defers ruling to Feb 9 on US-indicted father-son duo – US extradition request
    by GTIMES on February 3, 2026

    Chief Justice (acting) Navindra Singh had set February 2, to deliver his ruling on the constitutional challenge and judicial review proceedings filed by US-indicted Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed in their bid to block their extradition to America. However, he has now postponed that decision to February 9. The Mohameds are essentially challenging sections of […]

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