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

  • NYC-based Guyanese father of 4 stabbed to death
    by GTIMES on October 5, 2026

    The search continues for a murder suspect in Queens after a man was stabbed to death in front of his family. Sulimon Ferrier, 29, was walking home with his father when he was randomly stabbed in the chest and back. His mother, Cynthia Ferrier, also witnessed the attack. It happened early Saturday morning outside Seduction The post NYC-based Guyanese father […]

  • “I’m not feeling safe at all” – mother of 2 after home destroyed by fire
    by GTIMES on October 5, 2026

    A 30-year-old mother of two has said she continues to live in fear after allegedly being threatened with death by her estranged husband, even as he was taken into police custody on Friday in connection with an investigation into a fire that destroyed their Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) home. Mohaini Manaroo The post […]

  • FAO backs Guyana’s push to transform agriculture, strengthen food security
    by GTIMES on October 5, 2026

    The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed Guyana’s continued efforts to transform its agriculture and food systems, as Agriculture Month 2026 highlights the sector’s growing role in food security, economic development and regional resilience. FAO Representative in Guyana Dr Gillian Smith said Agriculture Month […]

  • Global aviation professionals invited to join Guyana’s expanding industry
    by GTIMES on October 5, 2026

    “Come to Guyana. Come where your experience will be valued and further developed. Come where your skills will make a difference. Come and help build the Caribbean’s next aviation powerhouse” – Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana The Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana (AOAG) is inviting experienced aviation professionals from around […]

  • “It is not enough to grow; we must grow together” – Pres Ali
    by GTIMES on October 5, 2026

    …calls for unity as Guyana’s growth accelerates President Dr Irfaan Ali has called for Guyana’s current period of economic growth to be accompanied by greater inclusion, unity and opportunity, saying that the benefits of the country’s democratic gains must be reflected in the lives of all Guyanese. In a statement marking the 34th anniversary of The […]

  • Home Affairs Ministry employee fired after assaulting female gas station attendant
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    An employee of the Home Affairs Ministry has been fired following an assault on a young female service station attendant, which was captured on camera. This was confirmed by Subject Minister, Oneidge Walrond who stated that the employee, Andika Ferrier was terminated from his position at the Ministry after he was arrested in connection with The post Home […]

  • 100 low-income homes at Le Reconnaissance Housing Development set for Jan 2027 completion
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    The 100 low-income homes that are being constructed at the Le Reconnaissance Housing Development, East Coast Demerara (ECD) are approximately 15 per cent complete and are expected to be completed by the end of January 2027 and handed over to the allottees. The two-bedroom units, valued at $5.6 million each have all been allocated and The post 100 […]

  • AI, Agriculture & technology take centre stage at 20th edition of Berbice Expo
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    – over 150 exhibitors, 180 booths on display The 20th edition of Berbice Expo and Trade Fair opened on Friday evening with a record exhibitor turnout, bringing together more than 150 exhibitors occupying over 180 booths in a wide-ranging showcase of business, production, services, technology and entrepreneurship. Thousands of patrons moved through the […]

  • GDF, Brazilian armed forces advance southern border security at 29th regional exchange
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to enhance its strategic partnership with Brazil following the recently concluded 29th Regional Military Exchange between the GDF and the Brazilian Armed Forces was held in Boa Vista, Brazil. Captain (CG) Vernon Burnett, MSM, and Commander of the 1st Jungle Infantry Brigade of the Brazilian Army, Brigadier General […]

  • DCP Budhram urges public to make use of Govt cancer screening initiatives
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    Deputy Police Commissioner (DPC) for Operations in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Ravindradat Budhram has sounded an urgent call for citizens to utilise several initiatives implemented by the Government that are currently available at their disposal to detect all cancerous ailments. He made this call during an awareness walk on Saturday to observe Breast […]

RSS News Sources: Guyana Chronicle | Guyana Times
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