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

  • Ituni man busted with ganja, cash after falling off motorcycle during Police pursuit
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    Some 35.4 kilograms (kg) of cannabis and a sum of Guyanese currency were reportedly found during a Police operation on Wednesday evening at Five Mile, Ituni Road, Upper Demerara River, Region 10. The discovery has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old resident of Siberia Mines, Upper Demerara River. According to reports received, Police observed The post […]

  • New mechanisms needed to “excite” public interest in Constitution Reform process – AG
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    – as Commission receives low submissions Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall says that the Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) may have to look at new ways to generate public interest in the process that aims to review Guyana’s constitution, given the low submission of recommendations so far. Back in July, the Commission The […]

  • Poultry, beef & egg production fuel growth in Guyana’s livestock sector
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    – as corn & coconut production increased by over 300% in last 5 years Guyana’s agriculture sector has recorded significant growth across most areas over the past five years, with increased production in crops, livestock and emerging value chains contributing to the country’s push for greater food security and reduced dependence on imports. […]

  • National Qaseeda Competition 2026 finale set for Sep 12
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    The Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana (MYO) will host the Grand Finals of the National Qaseeda Competition 2026 on Saturday, September 12, at the MYO Complex, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, from 18:30h. The Grand Finals represent the culmination of an initiative aimed at reviving the rich tradition of Qaseeda singing in Guyana and contributing to the The […]

  • Non-performing loans fall to 1.3% as Private Sector credit grows by 104.7% – Dr Singh
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has highlighted significant improvements in Guyana’s financial sector, noting a sharp decline in non-performing loans alongside substantial growth in credit to the Private Sector. He made the disclosures while addressing a UK Export Finance (UKEF) Private […]

  • Draft modernised Public Service Rules expected early 2027 – Min Ally
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    The Government of Guyana is advancing work on the modernisation of the country’s Public Service Rules, with a draft expected to be ready for discussion in early 2027. This was relayed by Public Service and Government Efficiency and Implementation Minister Zulfikar Ally during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI). The review […]

  • GFS Women’s Committee hosts health fair to promote firefighters’ well-being
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    The Women’s Committee of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) on Thursday hosted a health fair at the Fire Service Headquarters, Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown, aimed at promoting the health and well-being of firefighters. The initiative was spearheaded by Chairwoman of the Women’s Committee, Sub-Officer Franka Thomas, who emphasised the importance of ensuring […]

  • Venezuelans among 5 detained for illegal mining operations in Reg 8
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    As the Government intensifies its campaign against illegal mining, five non-nationals, including Venezuelans, were detained by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) following the discovery of an illegal mining operation in the Potaro mining district, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). Upon their arrests, several pieces of mining equipment and a quantity of gold were […]

  • Miner succumbs to injuries after being struck in head
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    Days after he was struck in his head and left in a critical condition, 46-year-old Sceon Elias, a miner of Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara (ECD), succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Bartica Hospital. Based on reports received, Elias was hit in the head during an altercation on Sunday at Toroparo Backdam, The post Miner succumbs […]

  • Pensioner arrested after Police find shotgun hidden under mattress
    by GTIMES on September 11, 2026

    A 74-year-old pensioner was taken into custody on Wednesday following the discovery of a 12-gauge shotgun at his Hague Back, West Coast Demerara (WCD), residence. Police stated that a team of officers went to the location after receiving reports of gunshots being heard in the area. However, upon arrival, the pensioner was contacted, and a The post […]

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