| 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
- Playground enhancement programme continues with $255M for Amerindian villagesby Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
Playground enhancement programme continues with $255M for Amerindian villages The PPP/C Government is continuing its nationwide community playground enhancement programme with $255 million allocated this year to upgrade recreational facilities in Amerindian villages across Guyana. This is a continuous programme where each Amerindian community receives a […]
- Concerns raised as opposition leader is seen being transported by accused drug traffickerby Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
Concerns have been raised following the publication of images and videos in which Guyana’s US-indicted Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, was being transported in a boat driven by a man who was caught in a large cocaine bust back in 2020 and is alleged to be a major drug-trafficking figure. In the photos and live video
- Gov’t advancing hinterland airstrip upgrades to improve connectivity, lower travel costsby Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
The government is moving ahead with a major expansion of its hinterland transportation network, with more than 30 airstrips set to go to tender as part of an ongoing programme to modernise aviation infrastructure and improve access to remote communities. Speaking at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference on Tuesday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo
- ‘Do not post graphic images or unverified information of victims’ — President Aliby Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
— Warns false social media posts are deepening the anguish of families PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has made an emotional appeal to Guyanese to stop sharing graphic images of victims of the MV Barima tragedy and to refrain from posting unverified information, warning that such actions are inflicting further psychological trauma on grieving families. Speaking
- Additional assets deployed at wreckage site as recovery operation continuesby Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
– Brazilian Navy, Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard join ongoing search – death toll rises to 65; 44 victims identified THE search and recovery operation at the site of the tragic MV Barima disaster intensified on Wednesday with the arrival of additional regional support, as the Brazilian Navy and the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard
- $3B housing initiative announced for Amerindian communitiesby Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
THE Government of Guyana will invest $3 billion this year to assist Amerindian families in building new houses and carrying out repairs to existing ones in villages across hinterland communities. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during an interactive session with Indigenous leaders at the National Toshaos Conference at
- Prayer service honours MV Barima victims, survivors as nation mournsby Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
THE victims of the MV Barima tragedy were remembered and survivors honoured during an Interfaith National Prayer Service held as Guyana continues to grapple with the loss of lives following the ferry’s capsizing off the country’s coast. The service, hosted by the Government of Guyana days after the vessel made its final voyage and overturned,
- ‘Complex operation’ underway to access MV Barima wreck – President Aliby Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
– specialised teams to enter vessel, recover victims A MAJOR technical operation to access the wreck of the MV Barima got underway on Wednesday morning, with local, regional and international teams working to enter the sunken vessel and recover those believed to be trapped inside. President Dr Irfaan Ali announced the operation during a Wednesday
- Commission of Inquiry to be established into MV Barima tragedyby Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
THE government is moving to establish an independent Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy, describing it as a priority that will determine what led to the disaster, identify accountability and recommend measures to strengthen maritime safety. Speaking during an interview on Gordon Moseley’s radio programme Wednesday morning, the Prime Minister […]
- Amerindian communities to receive $2.5B in LCDS funding in 2026by Staff Reporter on July 23, 2026
AMERINDIAN communities will receive an additional $2.5 billion in funding this year through the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, bringing the total amount of money disbursed under the programme to $16.9 billion to support sustainable development initiatives in Indigenous villages across Guyana. This will pave the way for more social and […]
- MV Barima tragedy: More international partners join Guyana in support, solidarityby GTIMES on July 23, 2026
Following Saturday night’s capsizing of MV Barima off the Essequibo Coast, solidarity and support from Guyana’s bilateral allies around the world continue to pour in. On Wednesday, the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, extended his most sincere condolences to the Government and people of Guyana over the “terrible” ferry […]
- Govt working to ensure all schools meet same standard – Paragby GTIMES on July 23, 2026
…assures “your child is no less smart” because they did not get a national school …Digital School to play a bigger role this year onwards The Government is actively working to ensure every school meets the same standard, Education Minister Sonia Parag has said, assuring parents that “your child is no less smart” because they The post Govt […]
- Lorry driver arrested for dumping mud along Heroes Highwayby GTIMES on July 23, 2026
Moments after carelessly dumping a heap of mud along Heroes Highway, which created a hazard for other motorists, the truck driver responsible was arrested. This was according to the Police, who stated that swift action by traffic ranks resulted in the arrest and impounding of the lorry as investigations continue. The Police also added that The post Lorry […]
- Police destroy over $31M in ganja at Wiruni Villageby GTIMES on July 23, 2026
A joint drug eradication exercise at Wiruni Village along the Upper Berbice River on Tuesday led to the discovery of six acres of cultivated marijuana fields, comprising some 80,000 cannabis plants ranging from two feet to five feet in height. In addition, a quantity of dried cannabis weighing approximately 10 pounds and a makeshift camp The post Police […]
- ERC visits Region 2 to support grieving families of MV Barima tragedyby GTIMES on July 23, 2026
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has deployed a team of Commissioners and staff to Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to provide support to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, as the country observes a period of national mourning. Led by Chairman Shaikh Moeenul Hack, the delegation visited locations where the bodies of those who lost their The […]







