| 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
- WIN parliamentarian wants more oversight, transparency in mining, while leader faces gold smuggling chargesby Staff Reporter on February 2, 2026
We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. Andre Lewis, kicked off Monday’s budget debates by demanding more regulations within the mining sector, even as the leader of his party, U.S.-indicted Azruddin Mohamed, currently faces extradition proceedings on a number of charges, including gold smuggling. Dr Lewis, while reading his debate […]
- ‘Please rewrite your written statements, let your consultant do better’ –Minister Edghillby Staff Reporter on February 2, 2026
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill, this afternoon, slammed the main parliamentary opposition for either misreading or deliberately misrepresenting Budget 2026, tearing into the reckless claims that the $1.588 trillion budget is mainly financed by oil revenue. Rising in support of this year’s national fiscal plan, Minister Edghill praised the […]
- ‘Guyana, Belize serve as custodians to regional and global ecological balance’by Naomi Parris on February 2, 2026
—President Ali says, highlights mutual intention to enhance collaboration in environmental, agriculture services Enriched with vast forests and biodiverse habitats, Guyana and Belize play a critical role in safeguarding regional and global ecological balance, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said. Addressing the Belizean National Assembly this morning, […]
- Guyana, Belize to jointly facilitate private sector investments in refined sugarby Naomi Parris on February 2, 2026
Belize and Guyana are moving to deepen cooperation in the sugar industry, Belize Prime Minister John Briceño said on Monday during a sitting of the Belizean National Assembly attended by Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali. Reflecting on a shared history shaped by sugar production and colonial development, Prime Minister Briceño said the time has come
- President Ali says fiscal discipline, diversification and lower taxes are future-proofing economyby Staff Reporter on February 2, 2026
PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has hailed Guyana’s low and stable inflation rate as “a success” in a volatile global environment, crediting prudent macro-economic management and targeted fiscal policies which have protected citizens’ purchasing power while sustaining rapid economic growth. Speaking during a recent examination of the government’s fiscal […]
- Gov’t MPs to defend 2026 fiscal plan as budget debate begins todayby Staff Reporter on February 2, 2026
THE highly anticipated debate on Guyana’s 2026 National Budget will begin today in the National Assembly, marking the formal start of parliamentary scrutiny of the country’s largest fiscal package to date. The debate will open with opposition Members of Parliament Dr Andre Lewis and Vinceroy Jordan, setting the tone for what is expected to be
- PM Phillips, Ambassador Yang: Guyana-China partnership remains strong, enduringby Staff Reporter on February 2, 2026
PRIME MINISTER, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, highlighted the enduring partnership between Guyana and the People’s Republic of China at a reception hosted by Ambassador Yang Yang and the Chinese Embassy in Guyana on Friday evening. The event marked the Chinese Spring Festival 2026, which celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse. In his remarks, Prime
- Budget 2026 measures put people first, paves way for incremental development -Minister McCoyby Staff Reporter on February 2, 2026
MINISTER within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, has said that measures outlined in Budget 2026 are designed first and foremost for the benefit of the people, with development across sectors unfolding incrementally. The minister was at the time speaking on the ‘Starting Point’ podcast which was aired on Sunday. He said
- Gov’t to train 8,000 Guyanese in essential digital skillsby Staff Reporter on February 2, 2026
THE government will train 8,000 Guyanese this year under the Industry and Innovation Unit, which offers essential digital skills that equip individuals with the necessary tools to thrive in a world driven by technology. The unit is mandated to create an enabling environment that will support an information and communications technology (ICT) driven private […]
- Campbellville residents welcome Guyana’s first all-weather basketball courtby Staff Reporter on February 2, 2026
THE community of Campbellville, on Sunday, welcomed Guyana’s first PVC plastic all-weather basketball court, a $39 million facility aimed at improving player safety and expanding access to the sport. The court fulfils a commitment made by the government during the construction of the Conversation Tree four-lane road project, which displaced the […]
- Guyanese businesses urged to prepare for volatile global trading environmentby GTIMES on February 2, 2026
Guyanese businesses were on Thursday urged to prepare for a more uncertain and competitive global trading environment as geopolitical tensions, economic shifts and technological changes continue to reshape international commerce. The call was made at ‘Global Trade 2026: Challenges and Opportunities’, a one-day luncheon forum hosted by the World Trade […]
- Wichabai Ranch urges zero tolerance for Rupununi rustling following violent death of ‘Rasta’by GTIMES on February 2, 2026
Wichabai Ranch has issued a strong call urging authorities to enforce zero tolerance for cattle rustling in the Rupununi. The call comes after the gruesome murder of the region’s well-known guide, Leon Baird, widely suspected to be at the hands of cattle rustlers. In an official statement on Sunday, the ranch said it is “grieving The post Wichabai […]
- Post Titleby GTIMES on February 2, 2026
– as Humanitarian Mission Guyana empowers thousands through skills but sees significant absence of male participants For more than two decades, the quiet work of Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc. has been reshaping lives across Region Six and beyond, moving hundreds of families away from dependency and toward independence through practical skills, […]
- Improved lighting, landscaping, pavements for city avenuesby GTIMES on February 2, 2026
– as Govt moves to restore “The Garden City” Government has identified other avenues in the city for enhancement works similar to the transformation of the Main Street Avenue in Georgetown. According to the Ministry of Public Works, the iconic Carmichael Street and Waterloo Street avenues will undergo significant landscaping, improved lighting, and […]
- GCAA Director General hails aviation growth, youth focus under Budget 2026by GTIMES on February 2, 2026
The Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Captain Egbert Field, has described the current period as a defining moment for Guyana’s aviation industry, citing exponential growth, expanding airline activity and a people-first approach under Budget 2026. Speaking from more than five decades of experience in the field, the Director […]







