| 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
- 60 teachers, One Goal: Strengthening STEM Education in Guyanaby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
WHEN we talk about Guyana’s development, the conversation often turns to roads, hospitals, buildings, businesses and the opportunities being created by the country’s growing economy. But there is another investment that may be just as important: investing in the people who will build, operate and improve all of this in the years ahead. That is
- Enough is enough: Justice Cannot Crawlby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
THERE is a point at which the administration of justice begins to test the patience of the people it is supposed to serve. The extradition proceedings involving Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed have reached that point. Guyana has watched this matter move from the Magistrates’ Court to the High Court, from the High Court to
- Health Starts Earlyby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
GUYANA is investing more heavily in healthcare than at any other period in its history, but one of the most important battles being fought does not begin in a hospital. It begins at home, at the dinner table, on the road, in the office, and in the small choices people make every day. That is
- Linden is changing and the evidence is becoming impossible to ignoreby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
Dear Editor, THE recent Cabinet outreach in Region 10 where President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement of two dedicated business districts for Linden, one on the Mackenzie shore and another on Wismar are timely and deserving of strong support. More importantly, this reflects an increasingly defining feature of President Ali’s leadership: an
- Tribute to Rovinby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
Dear Sir, I REMEMBER Rovin Deodat from school days at the Wales CM (later Wales Gov’t). He lived three houses away from me at Patentia and was two classes ahead of me at school. (I can’t help recalling that boyhood prank between him and Selall Baijnath when we would all stand to say morning prayers,
- Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenkaby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
ELENA Rybakina demonstrated why she is the best women’s player in the world by beating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title. Kazakhstan’s Rybakina already knew she would be the new world number one after Saturday’s final regardless of the result, and she celebrated with a 6-4 5-7 6-2 victory
- Amazon Warriors Women stun Knight Riders for first winby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, ( CMC) – The Guyana Amazon Warriors Women kept alive their dream of qualifying for the Women’s Caribbean Premier League playoffs with an impressive 25-run victory over the previously unbeaten Trinbago Knight Riders Women here on Saturday. The Knight Riders would have been favoured to win their third consecutive match after […]
- Arsenal’s brilliance at both ends helps overcome Sunderlandby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
ARSENAL maintained their perfect start to the season after two moments of brilliance from David Raya and Bruno Guimaraes set them on course for victory at Sunderland. On 55 minutes, Gunners defender Ezri Konsa was penalised for pulling down Dan Ballard in the box, but goalkeeper Raya read Enzo le Fee’s penalty with a superb
- Bournemouth still winless after draw against unbeaten Brentfordby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
MARCO Rose’s wait for a first Premier League victory as Bournemouth head coach continues as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford at Vitality Stadium. The Cherries came back from behind to lead 2-1 with goals from Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier but Kevin Schade’s double for Brentford denied them three points on
- CSK deny Dhoni bid to buy a stake; but he owns some shares anywayby Staff Reporter on September 13, 2026
DID Mahendra Singh Dhoni want to buy a stake in the Chennai Super Kings franchise? Reports have suggested so, with one particular report stating that the former India captain “had expressed an interest in buying a stake in CSK, but the management did not agree to the terms proposed by their former captain.” A top
- Ituni man busted with ganja, cash after falling off motorcycle during Police pursuitby 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 – AGby 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 sectorby 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 12by 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 Singhby 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 […]







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