| 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
- A huge CARICOM legacy is waiting for President Aliby Freddie Kissoon on July 12, 2026
ONE of the most accepted perspectives about humans has a long tradition in human society. It is called the role of the individual in history. In Western countries, and in non-Western countries where European colonialism dominated, philosophy is said to have begun with Socrates. Long before as an individual, Socrates changed the course of Athenian
- Man arrested over woman’s body found buried at Chelsea Parkby Staff Reporter on July 12, 2026
POLICE have arrested a 24-year-old porter after the body of a missing 20-year-old woman was discovered buried in a shallow grave at Chelsea Park, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. Dead is Kerriana Standford, housewife of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara. Police said investigators believe the murder occurred on Friday, July 3, at about 20:00 hrs. However,
- Two arrested after cannabis found during Tuschen operationby Staff Reporter on July 12, 2026
TWO persons were arrested after police allegedly discovered more than 460 grams of suspected cannabis during an operation at Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo. Police said the operation was conducted at about 11:50 hrs on Thursday, July 9, 2026. During the exercise, ranks went to a residence in the area, where they contacted a
- Our Greatest Resourceby Staff Reporter on July 12, 2026
GUYANA’S transformation is often measured in billions of dollars, record oil production, massive infrastructure projects, and unprecedented economic growth. By the end of 2026, the country is expected to produce more than one million barrels of oil per day, while the International Monetary Fund continues to rank Guyana among the fastest-growing economies […]
- Ammo possession charge dismissed after prosecution fails to prove case by GTIMES on July 12, 2026
A Corentyne River chainsaw operator who spent more than seven months before the courts on a charge of unlawful possession of ammunition has been discharged after a magistrate ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Rajiv Singh, called “Issac”, 36, of Orealla Village, Corentyne River, Berbice, was on Thursday The […]
- US developer pushes ahead with 1200-home Guyana developments by GTIMES on July 12, 2026
Two major residential developments valued at more than US$500 million are moving into vertical construction near Georgetown as United States (US)-based developer Coastal Rim Properties Inc (CRP) advances plans for more than 1200 homes across Ogle and Diamond. The projects, TAJ Dream Ogle and TAJ Diamond, represent CRP’s first ground-up communities in […]
- US$17M oil block bonus: Month-end is “absolute cut-off date” – Bharrat on Cybele’s payment leniencyby GTIMES on July 12, 2026
…says company opened local office, hired Guyanese workers, paid over US$2M in related fees Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat has set a timeline for the Ghanaian company, Cybele Energy, to pay off the US$17 million signing bonus for the S7 oil block that it was awarded offshore Guyana. “I say safely, the ending of July will The post US$17M oil […]
- Guyanese charged for NYC firebomb attacks on places of worship, businesses by GTIMES on July 12, 2026
A man accused of carrying out a string of Molotov cocktail attacks in New York City had a pending arrest for allegedly threatening to cut a man’s head off. Yogesh Sayrange, 36, appeared in federal court Thursday in connection with the June 25 firebombing of a smoke shop on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to The post Guyanese charged for NYC firebomb […]
- Cutlass-wielding bandits steal motorcycle from Venezuelanby GTIMES on July 12, 2026
A 22-year-old Venezuelan national was robbed of his motorcycle during an armed attack at Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara, in the early hours of Friday. According to police, the robbery under arms occurred at about 04:00h on Friday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was riding home on a motorcycle with another man when they were The post […]
- Cuban worker dies after high-pressure hose hits him at construction siteby GTIMES on July 12, 2026
A 25-year-old Cuban national died on Friday after he was struck by a high-pressure hose while carrying out construction work at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). Dead is Yuviosmar Galindo Cardona. Police in Regional Division Four B are investigating the fatal industrial incident, which occurred at about 09:45h on Friday. According to preliminary […]
- CARICOM calls on Venezuela to arrest perpetrators of attacks on Guyanese security forcesby GTIMES on July 12, 2026
Following a series of attacks on members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) over the past few months, Caribbean leaders are now calling on the Venezuelan Government to arrest the perpetrators. This was one of the outcomes from the recent 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) The post CARICOM calls […]
- Afghan women set for ICC funding extensionby Staff Reporter on July 12, 2026
AFGHANISTAN’S women’s refugee team are set to have their funding extended. Last year, the cricket boards in England, Australia and India, plus the International Cricket Council (ICC), announced a combined programme to support the players who were exiled after the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Sources have told BBC Sport the task force responsible
- Global Hare Krishna Study Centre devotees in Guyana for 5-day spiritual festivalby GTIMES on July 12, 2026
A milestone celebration is underway at the Hare Krishna Study Centre in Georgetown as devotees from all across the diaspora commemorate a decade since the establishment of the centre while also reflecting on two decades of the movement’s presence in the city. The five-day festival, hosted by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) at […]
- Alfred slams 200m field at Diamond League, sets new national recordby Staff Reporter on July 12, 2026
MONACO, CMC – Julien Alfred produced a historic performance in the 200 metres to grab gold in the Monaco Diamond League here on Friday. Competing at the Stade Louis II, the 25-year-old Saint Lucia Olympic sprint champion left challengers Adaejah Hodge and Gabrielle Thomas in her wake on her way to clocking 21.51 seconds, setting
- Boldon: Francis’ death a big loss to athleticsby Staff Reporter on July 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago sprint legend Ato Boldon has described the death of former Jamaican athletic coach Stephen Francis as one of the most significant losses the global track and field community has experienced in decades. Francis, who died on July 4 at the age of 62, was the co-founder and head







