| 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
- ‘Judge leaders by facts, integrity and results, not speculation’ – Komal Singh saysby Kelly Juan on July 16, 2026
—defends President Ali’s pre-office business interests, urges focus on national development Philanthropist, businessman and former Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Dr. Komal Singh, has defended President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s ownership of a poultry farm established before he assumed office, arguing that public servants should not be […]
- CCJ to deliver ruling in Mohameds’ extradition appeal July 29by Staff Reporter on July 16, 2026
THE Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has set July 29 to deliver its ruling in the high-profile extradition case involving United States-sanctioned businessmen, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. The regional court had reserved its decision after hearing arguments on April 21, stating that judgment would be delivered “as soon […]
- State-of-the-art poultry project signals new era for Guyana’s agriculture – PMby Staff Reporter on July 16, 2026
– modern tunnel-ventilated pens commissioned as government deepens technology-driven farming THE Government of Guyana’s state-of-the-art tunnel-ventilated poultry pens project at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara was commissioned on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the country’s agricultural transformation, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) […]
- BIT to train additional 2,000 Guyanese youths as government expands skills-development driveby Staff Reporter on July 16, 2026
– programme aims to equip young people with labour-market skills amid growing economic opportunities THE Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is set to expand its skills development programmes to benefit an additional 2,000 Guyanese by the end of 2026, as the Government continues its investment in preparing young people for employment, entrepreneurship and […]
- Well-resourced, independent judiciary fundamental to democracyby Staff Reporter on July 16, 2026
– Prime Minister says as five Commissioners of Title, six Magistrates sworn in to strengthen justice delivery PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Wednesday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to preserving an independent, adequately resourced and efficient judiciary, describing it as a cornerstone of democracy, as he swore in five new […]
- Guyana, Peru move to deepen co-operation in climate action, energy and developmentby Staff Reporter on July 16, 2026
– President Ali receives credentials from new Peruvian Ambassador PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali received the Letters of Credence of Peru’s newly accredited Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency Enri Tica, on Wednesday, as both countries indicated their intention to strengthen bilateral co-operation in areas including climate action, energy, food security and […]
- Sod turned for new $388m Buxton marketby Staff Reporter on July 16, 2026
– two-storey facility to accommodate over 100 vendors as government pushes nation-wide, market-modernisation programme THE sod was turned on Wednesday for the construction of a new $388 million market at Buxton, East Coast Demerara, marking the beginning of a project aimed at revitalising commerce in the village and providing modern facilities for […]
- Skills development key to preparing Guyanese youth for future opportunities, says Governmentby Staff Reporter on July 16, 2026
– World Youth Skills Day forum highlights training, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in growing economy THE Government of Guyana is intensifying efforts to equip young people with the skills required to take advantage of emerging employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, as the country continues to experience rapid economic growth and […]
- Edghill warns against abandoned advertising as government intensifies national clean-up campaignby Staff Reporter on July 16, 2026
– public urged to report neglected billboards, posters and banners MINISTER of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has warned that businesses and organisations which fail to remove advertising materials after events are contributing to the defacement of communities and undermining the Government’s nationwide beautification efforts. The minister said the […]
- AG Nandlall says no evidence to support allegations of corruption, abuse of officeby Staff Reporter on July 16, 2026
–rejects attack on President Ali by Azruddin ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has dismissed allegations of corruption, abuse of office and unexplained wealth levelled against President Dr. Irfaan Ali over his privately owned farm. He argued that United States-sanctioned and criminally indicted Opposition Leader Azruddin […]
- Police find over 1kg of ganja in separate operation in Mahdiaby GTIMES on July 16, 2026
Police in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) have discovered 1.10 kilograms (kg) of ganja during separate operations on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. In the first instance, Police were conducting an operation at Mahdia Arcade where ranks found one black plastic bag containing five transparent plastic bags with 207 transparent Ziploc bags of cannabis hiding […]
- Body of missing Berbice teen found along Corriverton foreshoreby GTIMES on July 16, 2026
The body of 14-year-old Devanand Ritesh Balram, also called “Whiteboy”, who went missing on Sunday while swimming in the Corentyne River, was discovered on Wednesday in the vicinity of the Dukestown Foreshore, Corriverton, Berbice. Police stated that after two days of searches in and around the Springlands Foreshore, family members resumed searching at […]
- Karasabai farmer jailed for 3 years for ganja cultivationby GTIMES on July 16, 2026
Thirty-two-year-old Kim Pablo, a farmer from Karasabai Village, South Pakaraimas, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for planting a prohibited plant (ganja). Pablo appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded guilty to the charge when it was […]
- Police issues wanted bulletin for suspect in fatal Vigilance shootingby GTIMES on July 16, 2026
Days after 38-year-old Shawn Edwards of South Vigilance, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was shot and killed, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for 30-year-old Tyrese Chester. Edwards was reportedly found lying on the roadway at Vigilance, ECD, with a gunshot injury to his abdomen on Monday. It was reported that Edwards The post Police […]
- Almost 1000 contracts awarded for citywide drainage & desilting worksby GTIMES on July 16, 2026
…citizens urged to report poor-quality operations The Public Works Ministry has awarded almost 1000 contracts to improve drainage in the capital city, with the subject Minister, Juan Edghill, urging citizens to report instances of poor-quality works. In a live broadcast on Wednesday, Minister Edghill said, “A number of persons have been calling me and […]







