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

  • ‘A grand homecoming’
    by Naomi Parris on December 31, 2025

    –Guyana’s 60th Independence celebrations to encapsulate greater support for creatives, tourism expansion, entertainment hubs, President Ali says   GUYANA’S 60th Independence Anniversary set to be more than a ceremonial milestone, as President Dr. Irfaan Ali announces plans to integrate bold new initiatives cementing the foundation of the country’s […]

  • Enhancement of GPL’s transmission, distribution network continues
    by Staff Reporter on December 31, 2025

    –with steady progress record despite remaining shortcomings, President Ali says WHILE acknowledging that there have been improvements and lapses in relation to power generation in the country, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said that major investments are underway to transform the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) transmission and distribution network. The […]

  • Guyana will support every action to eradicate transnational crime
    by Staff Reporter on December 31, 2025

    –President Ali says, reaffirms commitment to regional fight against drug trafficking, smuggling PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed Guyana’s full support for regional and international efforts to eradicate drug trafficking, gold smuggling and other forms of illicit activities, describing these crimes as major threats to democracy and social […]

  • Nandlall says Mohameds’ ‘stay application’ a delay tactic
    by Staff Reporter on December 31, 2025

    –as lawyers clash over extradition ARGUMENTS over an application to halt extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, were sharply contested on Tuesday before Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court in Demerara. The Mohameds are requesting that the extradition proceedings be stayed until the […]

  • All systems fully operational to address Black Bush Polder flooding
    by Staff Reporter on December 31, 2025

    –water steadily receding, Regional Chairman says REGIONAL Chairman of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), Junior Basant, has assured residents and farmers that decisive interventions implemented by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, to address flooding in the region are yielding positive results, with all systems now fully operational and water […]

  • Gov’t to foster youth entrepreneurship, creation of consortiums
    by Staff Reporter on December 31, 2025

    –with new secondary school programme geared at shaping next generation of innovators, President Ali highlights PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has outlined plans to use the Guyana Development Bank as a tool to nurture entrepreneurship among young people, with a particular focus on students in sixth form and those preparing to leave school. During an engagement

  • Two containers of Guyana’s agro-processed goods head to Caribbean markets –President Ali
    by Staff Reporter on December 31, 2025

    TWO containers of locally-produced agro processed goods are destined for Caribbean markets, in what President Dr Irfaan Ali describes as a concrete step in turning farm output into export driven wealth for households and communities. Speaking during an in depth end of year conversation with five female journalists and students at the Railway Courtyard on

  • ‘We are building accountability within the system itself’
    by Staff Reporter on December 31, 2025

    –President Ali says, warns of imminent terminations as gov’t cracks down on those bypassing vehicular licensing system PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday warned that dismissals are imminent following an internal review of the country’s vehicular licensing process, as the government moves to strengthen accountability and eliminate irregularities […]

  • Rapid increase in vehicle registrations showcases enhanced spending power
    by Staff Reporter on December 31, 2025

    –Minister Singh says, points to deliberate policies geared at improving lives of all Guyanese FOR the first time, thousands of Guyanese have finally been able to own their own car, with entire registration series being completed in just three months. This has emphasised how the government’s policies are reshaping the lives of all, Senior Minister

  • Bank of Baroda, CCWU sign three-year pact
    by Staff Reporter on December 31, 2025

    –delivering major salary, allowance, bonus gains to employees THE Bank of Baroda (Guyana) Inc. and the Clerical & Commercial Workers’ Union (CCWU) have sealed a new three-year collective agreement that delivers substantial salary, allowance, and bonus benefits to unionised staff. Signed on December 29, 2025, the pact is being hailed as a significant […]

  • President Ali hails women as trailblazers in Guyana’s development
    by GTIMES on December 31, 2025

    …says women creating massive opportunities in leadership President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday praised the growing role of women in Guyana’s development, describing women as trailblazers who are creating “massive opportunities” across leadership, business, technology, agriculture and other key sectors. The President made the remarks during a live […]

  • Over $14.5B disbursed in LCDS funds to 248 Amerindian villages in the past 3 years
    by GTIMES on December 31, 2025

    More than $14.5 billion has been disbursed to 248 Amerindian villages over the past three years through Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), according to Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek. Speaking during a live broadcast on Tuesday, the Minister said the funding represents recognition of the role Indigenous communities play […]

  • Roll-out of revamped emergency medical services to start next year – Dr Anthony
    by GTIMES on December 31, 2025

    Health Ministry Dr Frank Anthony has disclosed that as early as next year, elements of the revamped Emergency Medical Services will start to be rolled out, as the Government works with New York-based Northwell Health to streamline and modernise this critical aspect of the healthcare sector. In a video posted on the Health Ministry’s social The post […]

  • East Canje robbery: Teen among 3 to confess to killing Chinese national
    by GTIMES on December 31, 2025

    Police say three males, including a 17-year-old, have admitted to their involvement in the killing of 61-year-old Chinese national Chen Yongping during a robbery at Cumberland, East Canje. In an official statement, Police confirmed that the suspects, two 29-year-old men from the Fort Ordinance Housing Scheme and the 17-year-old from Bun Bush Dam, Canje, […]

  • Enmore labourer chopped during brawl with neighbour
    by GTIMES on December 31, 2025

    A 52-year-old labourer is now nursing a chop wound to his head following an altercation with a taxi driver on Sunday at Beezie, Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Police stated that the labourer and the taxi driver are neighbours, and on the day in question at about 00:30h, an argument broke out between them, which The post Enmore labourer chopped during […]

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