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

  • YBG Georgetown Regional Basketball Conference…The Bishops’ High, Marian Academy and St. Rose’s High dictate play as GT leg continues
    by Staff Reporter on May 6, 2026

    ON Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Bishops’ High, Marian Academy and St. Rose’s High soared above the competition as Youth Basketball Guyana continued action in the Georgetown leg of their countrywide Regional Basketball Conference. The Bishops’ High came up against The Bishops’ High ‘B’ and won 49-12. Eli Archer was at the forefront

  • Girls’ chess camp hosted in Region 3- youth training set for this weekend
    by Staff Reporter on May 6, 2026

    SATURDAY, May 2, 2026, marked a significant milestone for the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) as the Guyana Women in Chess Community (GWICC) successfully launched its Girls’ Chess Camp in Region Three. Hosted at the Leonora Stadium, West Coast Demerara, the event drew a vibrant crowd of 21 girls and educators from local institutions, including the

  • Jude Bentley Memorial Road Race title…John produces a superb ride to capture title
    by Staff Reporter on May 6, 2026

    BRITON John produced one of his best rides for the year to edge his rivals and clinch the coveted Jude Bentley Memorial Road Race at the inner circuit of the National Park on Sunday. In the senior category, Robin Persaud and Alex Newton first broke away, forming a lead pack and putting distance between themselves

  • FL Sport urges early registration for ‘most lucrative’ One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast
    by Staff Reporter on May 6, 2026

    FL Sport, the organisers of the fourth One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, is officially urging teams across the country to register early for what is set to be the most lucrative and prestigious edition of the tournament yet. With registration scheduled to go live this Friday, May 8, officials are warning interested squads to move

  • Eastveldt FC steamroll Northern Rangers.
    by Staff Reporter on May 6, 2026

    EASTVELDT Football Club executed a near-perfect game on Sunday evening at the Plaisance Community Centre Ground against Northern Rangers, winning 7-1 as action in the GFA football tournament continued. Akeem Farley got the ball rolling with his first in the 19th minute of play before Triston Christian equalised in the 35th. Farley wasted no time

  • Van Lange gets nod for Harpy Eagles clash against West Indies Academy
    by Staff Reporter on May 6, 2026

    THE conveyor belt of Guyanese talent has produced its latest high-profile graduate, as the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) confirmed the inclusion of Jonathan Van Lange in a 13-man Harpy Eagles squad. The former national youth captain, fresh off his stint at the ICC Under-19 World Cup, is set to travel to St. John’s for a

  • Samson, Kartik, spinners set up CSK’s clinical win
    by Staff Reporter on May 6, 2026

    (ESPNCRICINFO) – Chennai Super Kings came into IPL 2026 with a dodgy look about their bowling attack. They lost three games straight where their bowlers picked up 10 for 588 at an economy rate of 11.37. Since then, there has been an absolutely stunning turnaround. Over the last seven games, CSK’s bowlers have scooped up

  • Linden Town Week Torpedo Club’s Swim Meet…GT’s Dorado Club are Champions
    by Staff Reporter on May 6, 2026

    AT the Linden Town Week Swim Meet organised by the mining town’s Torpedo Swim Club, the Dolphin Speed Swim Club topped the points standing to be Champion Club at the Toucan Mall Swim Pool on Sunday, April 26. Dolphin Speed Swim Club with 510.5 points, outswam home team Torpedo Swim Club who accumulated 481.5 points

  • Sudden cardiac death claiming younger Guyanese
    by Kelly Juan on May 5, 2026

    –Dr. Carpen warns; urges lifestyles changes A worrying pattern of sudden, unexpected deaths among Guyanese in their 20s, 30s, and 40s has emerged. Many of these individuals are dying in their sleep or during everyday activities, according to renowned Cardiologist Dr. Mahendra Carpen in a Facebook post on Tuesday. He issued a public alert about

  • Guyana dismantles Venezuela’s claims, defends validity of 1899 Arbitral Award
    by Staff Reporter on May 5, 2026

    DISTINGUISHED international lawyer Paul Reichler has dismissed Venezuela’s claims of collusion between the United States of America and Great Britain as implausible and unsupported. He told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the historical record instead confirms the legitimacy of the 1897 Treaty of Washington and the October 3, 1899, Arbitral […]

  • Labourer admits to killing Sir Mars
    by GTIMES on May 5, 2026

    Brian Richards pled guilty to murder before Justice Joy Persaud-Singh at the Georgetown High Court on Monday, admitting to the 2023 killing of entertainer and educator Kirwyn Mars, popularly known as “Sir Mars”. Richards, a 24-year-old labourer, entered the guilty plea during High Court proceedings in a case prosecuted by State attorneys Padma Dubraj, […]

  • Guyanese abroad returning home to access pensions – Pres Ali
    by GTIMES on May 5, 2026

    Highlighting Guyana’s growing appeal as a place to live and retire, President Dr Irfaan Ali said that increasing numbers of Guyanese in the diaspora are returning home to register for and receive their pensions locally. He made the remarks on Friday last during a Labour Day Brunch hosted at State House, where he outlined that The post Guyanese abroad […]

  • PM, British High Commissioner discuss security, trade, cooperation
    by GTIMES on May 5, 2026

    Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, performing the functions of President, on Monday received a courtesy call from the new British High Commissioner to Guyana, Joseph Guy Fisher, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). During the meeting, the officials discussed areas of mutual interest, including security cooperation, trade and […]

  • Earth Day exhibition launched at Guyana-China Friendship Park
    by GTIMES on May 5, 2026

    Set to span two days, the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has launched an exhibition in observance of Earth Day 2026, themed “Bridging People with Nature” at the Guyana-China Friendship Park. Scores of students from several schools gathered on the lawns of the Guyana-China Friendship Park to witness the launch of the Earth Day exhibition. The The post […]

  • Soldier shot at border as patrol comes under fire in Region 7
    by GTIMES on May 5, 2026

    A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldier was shot and injured on Monday morning after a patrol escorting civilian vessels came under fire along the western border in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The GDF, in a statement issued on Monday said the incident occurred around 11:30h in the vicinity of Black Water as ranks conducted a boat The post Soldier shot at […]

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