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

  • Guyana in serious discussion for oil refinery – President Ali says
    by Kelly Juan on April 15, 2026

    –stress country must have energy security, internal capacity to withstand external shocks Guyana is advancing high-level discussions on establishing a domestic oil refinery and fertiliser plant as part of a broader strategy to strengthen national and regional energy security, President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Wednesday. Speaking during his “Tea on the […]

  • ‘This is not simplistic’
    by Naomi Parris on April 15, 2026

    –President Ali addresses disruptions to global supply chains amid Middle East conflict –assures Guyanese gov’t will make necessary policy shifts to protect its people, region The government of Guyana is prepared to make the necessary policy shifts and adjustments to ensure that its economy and people remain guarded from external shocks that are now […]

  • NBS now onboard cash grant platform
    by Staff Reporter on April 15, 2026

    A new update to the government’s cash grant system is set to impact thousands of Guyanese, as Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Ashni Singh, announced that the New Building Society (NBS) has officially integrated into the online cash grant portal. The announcement, made via social media, confirmed that

  • GEA warns gas stations against improper fuel containers
    by Kelly Juan on April 15, 2026

    [PRESS RELEASE] The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) wishes to remind all petrol filling stations and fuel service providers across Guyana that petroleum products must only be dispensed into containers that are specifically designed, approved, and fit for the safe storage and transport of fuel. The dispensing gasoline or diesel into unsuitable containers, such as […]

  • Appeal Court a ‘steady hand’ in judicial system
    by Staff Reporter on April 15, 2026

    –President Ali says as seventh appellate judge takes oath PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has praised Guyana’s appellate court as the “vigilant conscience” of the nation’s legal system, as he presided over the swearing-in of Justice Damone Younge as a Justice of Appeal on Tuesday. Speaking at the Office of the President during the formal ceremony,

  • $185M Anna Regina Police Station commissioned to boost security in Region Two
    by Staff Reporter on April 15, 2026

    RESIDENTS of Region Two are set to benefit from enhanced policing and improved public safety following the commissioning of the newly reconstructed Anna Regina Police Station on Tuesday, an $185 million investment aimed at modernising law enforcement services in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region. Delivering the feature address, Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge […]

  • Work progresses on Palmyra-Moleson Creek Highway expansion
    by Staff Reporter on April 15, 2026

    MINISTER within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj visited Lots 1–3 of the Palmyra–Moleson Creek Highway Expansion Project in Region Six, where he assessed the progress of works on the ground. During the visit, the minister engaged with the project team, including representatives from the supervisory engineering firm, as well as contractors […]

  • Guyana showcases concrete gains for Afro-Guyanese at UN forum
    by Staff Reporter on April 15, 2026

    –calls for stronger global action AGAINST the backdrop of the Fifth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD5), held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Guyana’s Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, delivered a strong statement during the General Debate on Tuesday. She highlighted measurable […]

  • Panic buying eases at gas stations
    by Staff Reporter on April 15, 2026

    WITH fuel shipments continuing to arrive, lines at gas stations began to ease on Tuesday, with shorter queues observed across several locations as distribution continued and additional supplies enter the system. General Manager of GuyOil, Molly Hassan, in an invited comment to the National Communications Network (NCN) Inc. has assured consumers that the […]

  • Trans Guyana aircraft veers off runway after hitting capybara on landing
    by Staff Reporter on April 15, 2026

    –GCAA says investigation underway THE Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that a runway excursion incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the Eugene F Correia International Airport, Ogle, involving a Beechcraft 1900 aircraft operated by Trans Guyana Airways. According to a press release, the aircraft, bearing registration number 8R-GAQ, […]

  • UG applications open for 2026/27 academic year
    by GTIMES on April 15, 2026

    …announces open day, job fair The University of Guyana (UG) has opened applications for Degree, diploma and certificate programmes for Semester I of the 2026–2027 academic year. The application process, which commenced on March 30, will close on May 9. Prospective students are being encouraged to submit applications early, particularly for programmes […]

  • Govt committed to strengthening business side of creative industry – Commerce Minister
    by GTIMES on April 15, 2026

    With the Origins fashion event set to kick off soon, the business side of the creative industry is coming into sharp focus, as Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues underscored the Government’s commitment to creating greater economic opportunities for creatives across the sector. The 2026 edition of Origins: Guyana Fashion Festival is […]

  • Fire service warns against unsafe fuel storage
    by GTIMES on April 15, 2026

    The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has issued a public warning against the use of improper containers to store fuel, as panic buying during a temporary shortage led to unsafe practices across the country. On Tuesday, the GFS cautioned that storing fuel in unsuitable containers such as drink bottles, water jars and glass vessels poses a The post Fire service […]

  • Driver theory to be now taught in 5th form
    by GTIMES on April 15, 2026

    Students will soon be able to graduate from secondary school with their driver’s theory certification through the Guyana Digital School. The initiative, announced by President Dr Irfaan Ali, will update how people access driver’s education and provide students with important life skills before they graduate. Under the new system, driver theory […]

  • Body of Mahaica man found days after he failed to report for work
    by GTIMES on April 15, 2026

    The body of a 33-year-old labourer of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was pulled from a river on Monday afternoon, days after he was reported missing when he failed to show up for work. Dead is Terry Elias, popularly known as “Zulu” of Chelsea Park, Mahaica (ECD). Speaking with Guyana Times on Tuesday, his aunt, The post Body of Mahaica man found […]

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