| 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
- CWI extends prayers, condolences to Nepal after flash floodsby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026
ON behalf of Cricket West Indies and the entire West Indies cricket family, I extend our heartfelt prayers, condolences, and solidarity to the people of Nepal following the devastating flash floods. Nepal has been a steadfast friend to the Caribbean and a valued member of our global cricket family. In this moment of profound tragedy,
- Dinusha’s defiant 133* earns Sri Lanka epic draw in Colomboby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026
A THIRD hundred in four innings from the unstoppable Sonal Dinusha led Sri Lanka to an epic draw in the second Test at the SSC, with the lower order supporting him doggedly through a fifth day of intense toil for India’s bowlers. By the time the teams shook hands, Sri Lanka had made India bowl 243.4 overs across back-to-back innings, having
- …Anil Beharry shines for visitorsby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026
Valley Boys of T&T on six-match tour of Guyana THE Over-50 Valley Boys cricket team from Trinidad & Tobago is currently in Guyana, where it is involved in a six-match T20 series with over-50 teams from Demerara and Essequibo. The Trinidadians face Soesdyke Masters today at the Police Sports Club ground Eve Leary which will
- Guyana confirmed as host for 54th CARIFTA Gamesby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026
AAG and NACAC sign MOU. THE Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) and the North America, Central America, and the Caribbean Bodies (NACAC) on Wednesday officially signed on the dotted line confirming Guyana’s hosting of the 54th edition of the CARIFTA Games next year. The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) and the North America, Central America,
- Seifert hundred puts Kings on topby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026
(ESPNCRICINFO) – Saint Lucia Kings recorded back-to-back wins as they beat the Trinbago Knight Riders by 36-runs at the Queen’s Park Oval in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Tim Seifert recorded the first century of the CPL season with a sensational 105 not out. It was his second century for the Kings as
- Abbas, Ali land blows for Pakistan on seam-bowling day at Lord’sby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026
(ESPNCRICINFO) – Seam duo Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali raised Pakistan’s hopes from the gutter of a dire start to the series before fresh England pairing Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox restored the hosts to parity on a weather-hit opening day in the second Test at Lord’s. Ali turned the nip-backer into a work of art to account for Harry […]
- UN partners with Deaf Association and GCF for day of chessby Staff Reporter on August 28, 2026
THE United Nations in Guyana, in collaboration with the Deaf Association of Guyana and the Guyana Chess Federation, brought together UN staff, children and teachers from several Special Education Needs Schools, and development partners for a day of chess, connection and friendly competition on August 21, 2026. The event gave participants an opportunity to […]
- World Bank reaffirms support for Guyana’s developmentby Staff Reporter on August 27, 2026
— Pledges continued partnership on health, housing and food security President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday met with World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean Achim Fock at State House, where discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Guyana and the international financial institution. According to President Ali, the World Bank team […]
- Juvenile Justice Processing Centre set to open in Decemberby Staff Reporter on August 27, 2026
THE $189 million Juvenile Justice Processing Centre is expected to open its doors in December, providing a dedicated facility for young people in conflict with the law and placing greater emphasis on rehabilitation, counselling and second chances. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, made the announcement following a recent […]
- King Charles III to visit Guyana in Octoberby Staff Reporter on August 27, 2026
HIS Majesty King Charles III is set to visit Guyana in October as the country and the United Kingdom mark 60 years of bilateral relations. President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday that the King has accepted an invitation from the Government of Guyana, as well as a request from the UK Government, to visit
- US-sanctioned LOO’s boat fled police pursuit before interceptionby GTIMES on August 27, 2026
…boat unregistered, Mohamed not licensed to operate vessel – MARAD …MP arrested over firearm found in vehicle, released on $200,000 bail Following the arrest of United States (US)-sanctioned and indicted Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and the impounding of his boat by the Joint Services late Tuesday evening, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has […]
- Food safety training targets tourism sector standardsby GTIMES on August 27, 2026
…as GTA, GNBS train 27 hospitality stakeholders The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), hosted a two-day Food Safety Prerequisites training programme in Georgetown last week, which benefitted 27 persons. The training was facilitated by Maya Brandon and Hema Boolannauth, both Technical […]
- Guyana’s development depends significantly on its natural resources – Bharrat tells int’l forumby GTIMES on August 27, 2026
…says objective is to balance development and conservation Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat, on Wednesday emphasised that Guyana’s development depends significantly on its natural resources, including forests, minerals, agriculture, fisheries, water resources and other ecosystem assets. He made the remarks during his participation in a […]
- Guyana’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka accreditedby GTIMES on August 27, 2026
Dharamkumar Seeraj was recently accredited as the Non-Resident High Commissioner of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to Sri Lanka. Seeraj, who is currently serving as Guyana’s High Commissioner to India, presented his Letter of Credence on Tuesday to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During the […]
- Bumbury in Reg 1 identified as this year’s Amerindian Heritage Villageby GTIMES on August 27, 2026
…MoAA unveils activities for next month Bumbury, in Region One (Barima-Waini), has been selected as this year’s Heritage Village by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (MoAA). The community will serve as the focal point for national activities marking Amerindian Heritage Month, in keeping with annual traditions surrounding the celebrations. This was […]







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