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

  • Beharry Group U-19 schools T20 cricket
    by Sean Devers on June 24, 2026

    Essequibo Islands beat Tuschen in E’bo Zone … St Stanislaus College beat New Central High by four wickets Overnight rain failed to put a damper on yesterday’s Beharry Group National U-19 schools T20 cricket tournament, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Petra Organisation at the Uitvlugt Community Centre ground in West

  • Motorists urged to check for outstanding speeding tickets as police expand e-ticketing enforcement
    by Staff Reporter on June 24, 2026

    THE Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department is reminding motorists that under the amended Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, persons who commit speeding violations can be notified electronically and are responsible for ensuring they are aware of any tickets issued against their vehicles. In a public advisory, the Traffic Department said that motorists […]

  • GOAL exceeds expectations with almost 55,000 scholarships
    by Shamar Meusa on June 24, 2026

    –over 3,800 persons conferred with certificates, degrees –fourth graduation ceremony ushers in first batch of doctoral graduates as Guyana’s human capital transformation continues THE Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme has significantly surpassed its initial target of awarding 20,000 scholarships within its first five years, with close […]

  • President Ali urges stronger food safety surveillance
    by Staff Reporter on June 24, 2026

    PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali, accompanied by Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony and Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, met with leadership and staff of the Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GAFDD) to review the country’s food safety oversight. During the engagement on Tuesday, the President reinforced the need for robust surveillance, […]

  • New digital system launched to strengthen emissions monitoring, boost climate finance access
    by Staff Reporter on June 24, 2026

    THE Department of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the local Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) team, on Tuesday launched a new initiative to strengthen emissions monitoring and reporting in Guyana’s Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) and other sectors. Supported through the Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme, the […]

  • Guyana joins global push to scale aviation carbon credits
    by Staff Reporter on June 24, 2026

    –as IATA alliance hits 50 members GUYANA has joined a major international effort to scale the supply of high‑quality carbon credits for aviation, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced, as its Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply reached 50 participants. The nation, according to IATA, signed the […]

  • Stakeholders consult on implementation of Condominium Act, mortgage rules
    by Staff Reporter on June 24, 2026

    ATTORNEY General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, on Tuesday, met with the Guyana Association of Bankers Inc. (GABI) and other key stakeholders at the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs to address concerns raised by the association regarding the condominium mortgage registration process. This engagement, […]

  • Apply newly acquired skills in meaningful ways
    by Staff Reporter on June 24, 2026

    –Minister Ally tells GOAL 2026 graduates, emphasises investments in education key to sustaining national development   MINISTER of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Zulfikar Ally has underscored that Guyana’s most valuable resource is its human capital, as he addressed graduates at the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) […]

  • SBB strengthens capacity of Essequibo entrepreneurs
    by Staff Reporter on June 24, 2026

    –through business development training   THE Small Business Bureau (SBB) recently conducted a series of business development training programmes in Region Two, aimed at strengthening the skills, competitiveness, and market readiness of entrepreneurs in Essequibo. The training initiative included sessions in Bid Document Preparation, Digital Readiness, […]

  • Saipem starts operations for the offshore GranMorgu project in Suriname
    by Staff Reporter on June 24, 2026

    SAIPEM has officially started its operations for the offshore GranMorgu project in Suriname, with the arrival of the multipurpose construction vessel, Normand Navigator, at the commercial port of Jules Sedney Harbour in Paramaribo. The vessel, according to Saipem in a press release, is now moored and set to begin the preliminary activities. The GranMorgu […]

  • Elderly man remanded after illegal gun, ammo found hidden in ceiling
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    An elderly man who was found in possession of an illegal firearm and matching ammunition for his “protection” over the weekend has been remanded to prison. Gordon Williams called “Monkey Harry”, 62-year-old resident of Lot 12 Perseverance, Essequibo Coast, was charged with the offences of “Possession of firearm without licence” and “Possession […]

  • Onverwagt abattoir produced over 111,000kg of beef – GLDA
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    …says debates on facility must be based on facts not speculation The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has dismissed recent social media claims about the operations of its abattoir at Onverwagt, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), describing the allegations as speculative and unsupported by evidence. In a statement on Tuesday, the GLDA said the […]

  • 3 men fined $410,000 for drunk driving, traffic offences
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    Three men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomroon-Supenaam), have been fined by Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir after pleading guilty to a series of traffic offences heard at the Anna Regina and Charity Magistrates’ Courts. Construction worker Tageraj Khemraj, 29, of Riverstown, Essequibo Coast, was charged with driving while his breath alcohol level […]

  • Linden backs waste-to-wealth initiative to reduce Blue Lake dumping
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    The Linden Municipality has thrown its support behind a waste management initiative aimed at reducing the volume of biodegradable waste being disposed of at the dumping site located at the entrance to the Blue Lake area. Waste To Wealth Caribbean and its official execution partner, Outliers Zone Caribbean, recently met with Town Clerk Lennox Gasper The […]

  • CJ backs social media age limit, cites brain development risks for children
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    Citing extensive international research, Chief Justice (ag.) Navindra Singh argued that children under the age of 18 should be subject to parental oversight when using social media, noting that evidence increasingly points to the risks associated with unrestricted access to online platforms. He made these remarks on Monday during a national consultation on […]

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