| 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
- Mohameds’ contempt case against “Guyanese Critic” no longer clashes with extradition hearingby Staff Reporter on September 8, 2026
The contempt case involving Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, and social media personality Mikhail Rodrigues, popularly known as the “Guyanese Critic,” has been adjourned to November. The move removes an immediate clash with the Mohameds’ extradition proceedings. The contempt proceedings concern orders made in […]
- Jagdeo emphasises importance of accountability, transparency to effective delivery of government programmesby Staff Reporter on September 8, 2026
-warns of consequences for breaches and violations VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday convened a meeting with a number of ministers, as well as all Permanent Secretaries, Regional Executive Officers, accounting officers of key semi-autonomous agencies, and other officials at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The meeting focused on a number […]
- President Ali opens Qatar visit with investment talks, eyes deeper economic tiesby Staff Reporter on September 8, 2026
INVESTMENT co-operation topped the agenda as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, touched down in Doha on Sunday (September 6) for the start of a three-day State Visit to Qatar. Over the coming days, the president is slated to hold a series of high-level engagements to expand Guyana’s economic partnerships in the Gulf region. President Ali
- Generation capacity exists but distribution overload driving power outagesby Naomi Parris on September 8, 2026
-GPL says, highlights US$800M investment in new transmission and distribution infrastructure THE Guyana Power and Light (GPL) says the country currently has sufficient generation capacity to meet electricity demand, but the overloaded distribution network is contributing to power outages being experienced by customers across the country. Speaking to […]
- MV Barima murder case set for paper committal on November 16by Staff Reporter on September 8, 2026
–as prosecution makes full disclosure THE murder case against three Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) employees who were charged over the sinking of the MV Barima is moving towards its next major procedural stage, with paper committal proceedings set for November 16. The date was fixed on Monday when the matter came up before Magistrate
- Special Branch Chief labels Opposition Leader a threat to society, national securityby Staff Reporter on September 8, 2026
–rejects claims of presidential directive over his involvement in extradition case SENIOR Superintendent of Police Prem Narine, head of the Guyana Police Force’s Special Branch Unit, told the court on Monday that intelligence in his possession has led him to regard US-indicted Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed as both a threat to society and a national
- Minister Manickchand outlines development vision during Windsor Forest walkaboutby Staff Reporter on September 8, 2026
-engages residents on roads, drainage, sanitation, recreation ON-the-ground engagements and the views of Guyanese continue to fuel development, most recently on Saturday when Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand conducted a community walkthrough in Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara. The visit, which saw significant […]
- GPL sounds alarm over deadly contact with power linesby Staff Reporter on September 8, 2026
–highlights increase in safety risks due to construction boom, urges cultural change THE Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has raised serious concerns about public safety around its electrical network, disclosing that at least two people have died so far this year after coming into contact with live lines. Speaking at a press conference on Monday,
- CJIA rolls out new scanners as airport modernisation continuesby Staff Reporter on September 8, 2026
-upgrades target stronger screening and greater efficiency STEPS to modernise Guyana’s aviation sector continue to take shape as the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) rolls out its newest line-up of security upgrades, aimed at strengthening screening and improving efficiency across the facility. In an update issued over the weekend, Systems […]
- Residents of Kaneville, nearby communities benefit from inter-ministry outreachby Staff Reporter on September 8, 2026
SERVICE starts with the provision of good systems that place beneficiaries in a better position than they were before. This is the premise on which an inter-ministry outreach to the community of Kaneville and surrounding communities was recently held. On Sunday, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, together with the
- Linden to Lethem Road Project: Contract inked for next 30km of road from Mabura Hill to Kurupukariby GTIMES on September 7, 2026
As works on the first section of the Linden to Lethem Road Project near completion, the Guyana Government is already moving towards the next phase with the signing of a contract to advance the Mabura Hill to Kurupukari section. This was revealed by Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, during the recent two-day Cabinet Outreach led The post Linden to Lethem […]
- Sheet Anchor fisherfolk to get $80M landing facilityby GTIMES on September 7, 2026
… “we never see an improvement like this” – fisherman Fisherfolk at Sheet Anchor, East Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), are poised to benefit from an $80 million landing facility that will provide improved mooring, security and other amenities once ongoing revetment works at the site are completed. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha […]
- Azruddin Mohamed does not enjoy any kind of legal exemptionby GTIMES on September 7, 2026
Dear Editor, I am very ‘up-to-date’ as regards Opposition Leader, United States sanctioned and indicated Azruddin Mohamed’s presence near President Irfan Ali’s private Leonora home.” And as well know, it was not his presence as such, but the ‘heavily’ tinted and armoured vehicle and a drone, allegedly being flown in forbidden proximity of the […]
- Reah Henry crowned Miss Region 1 Amerindian Heritage 2026by Sridhara Jagmohan on September 7, 2026
…champions indigenous youth in environmental protection Reah Henry of Parakese, Santa Rosa, Moruca, was crowned Miss Region One Amerindian Heritage 2026 following a six-delegate competition that celebrated Indigenous culture, traditional knowledge and youth advocacy. The pageant was held on Saturday evening at the Mabaruma Settlement Ground, Region One […]
- Kitty man slapped with attempted robbery chargeby GTIMES on September 7, 2026
A 36-year-old Georgetown man was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court #2 in connection with an alleged attempted robbery under arms. Naipaul Basdeoram, of David Street, Kitty, Georgetown, was charged with attempt to commit a felony, “robbery under arms”, contrary to Section 36 of the Criminal Law (Offences) […]





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