| 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
- New film ‘Bushmaster’ puts Lethem’s landscape and culture in the spotlightby Shaniya Harding on April 12, 2026
– After years in music, Guyanese creative Courtney Noel turns to cinema with a culturally grounded Western FOR Guyanese filmmaker and musician Courtney Noel, known for the Guyanese classic, ‘I Love My Golden Arrowhead’, the journey to the big screen is less of a departure and more of a return. Long before music, before stages
- Plans for production of ‘Beyond the Seawall’ in advanced stagesby Staff Reporter on April 12, 2026
USA-based Guyanese filmmaker Mason Richards is aiming to shoot the Guyana leg this year By Frederick Halley FOLLOWING the completion of the Queens, New York, “Little Guyana” segment of his highly anticipated feature film, Beyond the Seawall, USA-based Guyanese award-winning filmmaker, professor, and creative producer Mason Richards is aiming to shoot […]
- Local entrepreneur establishes ‘Creative Carvings’by Michel Outridge on April 12, 2026
Adds value to a family-owned business via advanced technology, creativity KENNY Mangal, who came from a family of logging, sawmilling and lumber sales, wanted to add value to an already solid family-owned business. He, however, found a unique way to establish a meaningful venture through advanced technology, creativity, skills, and suitable equipment, […]
- From Classroom Lessons to Culinary Creationsby Michel Outridge on April 12, 2026
Combining a love for education with the culinary arts AT just 23 years old, Zishel Anthonia Williams thoughtfully intertwined two lifelong passions, education and the culinary arts, into a purposeful and inspiring life’s journey. What began as childhood memories filled with the aromas of home-cooked meals and the joy of shared family recipes has
- Guyanese tech team launches platform to transform business reviewsby Shaniya Harding on April 12, 2026
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- Who Pays the Price: The Woman Who Takes or the Woman Who Feelsby Staff Reporter on April 12, 2026
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- On The Chocolate War by Robert Cormierby Staff Reporter on April 12, 2026
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- Nature’s Tranquil Escape and Farmby Staff Reporter on April 12, 2026
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- The Trap of Comfort in Mediocrityby Staff Reporter on April 12, 2026
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- A RAINY DAY IN APRILby Maureen Rampertab on April 12, 2026
SHE stood at the car park, huddled under her umbrella from the steady, heavy drizzle, hoping for a car to pull up soon. There were none at the park at that mid-afternoon hour, most likely because of the rain. It had been raining continuously for the past three days, and the young woman shivered a
- “Green mining is the future” – Chinese envoy hails Aurora Solar Farmby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
As Guyana continues to push its green energy transition, Chinese Ambassador Yang Yang has underscored the importance of the mining industry to move away from traditional practices towards a more environmentally-friendly method. She made these remarks during the recent commissioning of the Aurora Solar Farm at the Aurora Gold Mine site in Region Seven […]
- “I want to help animals” – 1st son Zayd Ali at 4th lemonade saleby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
…$10M proceeds to go towards animal shelters Guyana’s first son, Zayd Ali, brought a burst of citrus to the lawns of State House as he launched his fourth annual Lemonade Sale, an event aimed at raising funds to support local animal shelters and promote animal welfare. The lawns of State House came alive with citrus The post “I want to help […]
- $3B Canadian deal fast-tracking gold production in Guyanaby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
G Mining Ventures’ $3 billion acquisition catapults it to become a significant immediate gold producer with one of the highest current gold profiles, says the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company announced an agreement to acquire G2 Goldfields on Tuesday. The deal will see both the Canadian companies combine their two adjacent projects […]
- “We need to do better” – Human Services Ministerby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
…calls for timely medical reports in abuse cases Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud has called for urgent improvements in the handling of abuse cases, warning that delays in obtaining medical reports, especially in matters of sexual violence, are weakening cases and undermining the pursuit of justice in the courts. The […]
- Court confirms enforcement powers of Court Marshals in judgement executionby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
The Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana has issued a public notice outlining the legal authority of Court Marshals and confirming the execution of a writ of possession in relation to a land dispute on the East Bank of Demerara. According to the notice, Court Marshals function as executive officers of the court and operate The post Court confirms […]






