| 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
- Giving back to society is a way of lifeby Michel Outridge on July 19, 2026
How one woman is transforming lives and making a big impact behind the scenes BENEVOLENCE was the motto of the home in which Caren Regina Juman was raised, and from a young age, she grew up witnessing the goodness of giving. She was raised in a Christian home as the daughter of pastors, and from
- HOMEGROWN INNOVATION CHANGING THE WAY GUYANA MOVESby Shaniya Harding on July 19, 2026
Homegrown Innovation Changing the Way Guyana Moves ZIP GY introduces a new approach to transportation, delivery and connectivity AS Guyana continues to embrace digital transformation across various sectors, a new platform, created and run by Guyanese, is seeking to change the way people move, order and connect by placing convenience, safety and […]
- Meditation for a Modern Worldby Shaniya Harding on July 19, 2026
Ancient practice of Kriya Yoga offers a path to calm, clarity and spiritual awareness amid the pressures of modern life IN today’s world, where constant notifications, demanding schedules and the mounting pressures of work and life often leave people searching for a sense of balance, meditation is increasingly being embraced as a way to quiet
- Sonia Noel Celebrates 30 Years of Style, Purpose and Impact with International Recognition, New Book, and a Year of Empowermentby Staff Reporter on July 19, 2026
GUYANESE fashion designer, author, speaker, philanthropist, and empowerment coach, Sonia Noel, continues to celebrate an extraordinary milestone as her 30th Anniversary of Style, Purpose and Impact inspires audiences around the world through international recognition, book signings, awards, keynote presentations, humanitarian work, and an exciting […]
- Minimalism Beyond Aesthetics: A Lifestyle, Not a Trendby Marissa Foster on July 19, 2026
AS an avid user of social media, I often see people label themselves as “minimalists”, with minimalism becoming a very popular lifestyle trend. If you scroll through your social media, you’ll see spacious white rooms, homes that look untouched or gardens with one tone of flowers. Many celebrities are adopting these styles in their houses
- The World I Build Insideby Staff Reporter on July 19, 2026
EVERY one of us lives in two worlds. The first world consists of circumstances, events, conversations, opportunities, disappointments and all the things we collectively call life. The second world exists entirely within the mind. That inner world contains beliefs, assumptions, expectations, memories, interpretations and stories. It influences how every […]
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- The Faces We Wearby Staff Reporter on July 19, 2026
IN the gentle moments of the morning, when we are about to step out of bed or into the outside world, there is a quiet change that occurs within us. Without realising it, we put on a special mask, a face appropriate for the people we are about to interact with or the place where
- Blood Child – Conclusionby Maureen Rampertab on July 19, 2026
…and the soldiers stood at attention, saluting their superior officer, the Lieutenant General, as she entered the room in the uniform of one of the highest ranks in the military. The family stared dumbfounded at her, standing there, proud and dignified, far removed from the child they had rejected: their own flesh and blood. The
- Pain and Headaches Related to Dentistryby Dr. Bertrand R. Stuart DDS on July 19, 2026
HEADACHES have practically become a national pastime. During the past year, nearly 90% of men and 95% of women have had at least one headache every eight weeks. An estimated 150,000 Guyanese suffer from some form of severe headache. They make tens of thousands of outpatient visits to physicians every year for this condition. Thousands
- Success goes beyond NGSA – Parliamentary Secretary to Parafait Harmony graduates by GTIMES on July 18, 2026
Parliamentary Secretary in the Public Utilities and Aviation Ministry, Thandi McAllister, has urged graduates of Parafait Harmony Primary School to remain committed to learning, reminding them that success extends beyond their National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results. According to a social media post by the Public Utilities and Aviation Ministry, […]
- 4 more Guyanese awarded fully funded China petroleum scholarshipsby GTIMES on July 18, 2026
Four Guyanese students have been awarded fully funded scholarships by CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL) to pursue tertiary studies in China, bringing the total number of beneficiaries under the programme to 16 since its launch in 2023. The scholarships were presented during an awards ceremony hosted by CPGL on Friday in collaboration with the Natural […]
- GNBS engages local Chinese businesses on strengthening quality, standardisationby GTIMES on July 18, 2026
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), in collaboration with the Chinese Association of Guyana, recently hosted an awareness session for members of the local Chinese business community to highlight the importance of standards and promote greater quality, safety, and standardisation in the local marketplace. The event highlighted how standards […]
- 6 drivers slapped with traffic offence chargesby GTIMES on July 18, 2026
…2 fined $200,000 each, 4 on $950,000 bail Six motorists have been charged in separate traffic-related matters on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), with offences ranging from dangerous and careless driving to driving with a breath alcohol level above the prescribed legal limit. Among those charged is 35-year-old Nigel Browne, an […]
- Guyana, Suriname agree to online booking for ferry service by GTIMES on July 18, 2026
Guyana and Suriname have agreed to introduce an integrated online booking system for the Canawaima Ferry Service as part of efforts to improve efficiency and modernise operations along the maritime route linking the two countries. The decision was among the key outcomes of a joint bilateral meeting of the boards of the Canawaima Ferry Service The post […]







