| 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
- Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett takes lead in second UN Secretary-General straw pollby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
—edges ahead of Grynspan as race for top job tightens GUYANA’S candidate for United Nations Secretary-General Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett moved into first place on Friday in the second Security Council straw poll to select a successor to António Guterres, narrowly overtaking early front-runner Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica in a contest UN […]
- Guyana’s fifth, largest FPSO arrivesby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
–to significantly boost production offshore GUYANA’S offshore oil production is set to cross the one-million-barrel-per-day mark following the arrival of Errea Wittu, the country’s fifth and largest Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, and operator ExxonMobil […]
- GECOM: Blame the WIN-APNU rift, not us, for opposition deadlockby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has clarified that months of gridlock over scrutineers, commissioner appointments and Local Government Election planning all trace back to the fact that WIN and A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) have never settled who truly speaks for Guyana’s opposition. At issue is a list of […]
- GuySuCo’s CEO sues opposition leader over defamatory Facebook postby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
–seeks more than $10 million in damages OPPOSITION Leader Azruddin Mohamed is facing another legal challenge, with Dr Paul Cheong, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), filing a High Court lawsuit over statements published on Mohamed’s Facebook page. Cheong is now seeking more than $10 million in damages from
- 13 Region Six families receive homes through MOMby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
By Bebi Shafeah Oosman THIRTEEN families across Region Six are now enjoying greater security, comfort and dignity after receiving newly constructed or rehabilitated houses through interventions spearheaded by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on a Mission (MOM) Initiative and delivered on Friday by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha. The […]
- TVET focus shifts students from textbooks to production – Parag saysby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
GUYANA’S technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system is being repositioned to place greater emphasis on practical competencies, with students increasingly being given opportunities to make, create, package, and produce, Education Minister Sonia Parag has said. Parag made this known while delivering the feature address at the 2026 CXC […]
- Six non-nationals detained over unauthorised mining operationby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
SIX non-nationals, including five Brazilians and one Chinese national, have been detained following the discovery of an unauthorised underground mining operation in one of Guyana’s mining districts, the Ministry of Natural Resources said. The individuals were detained on August 20 after authorities found them operating a mining shaft without the […]
- Gun men rob businesswoman carrying $9M in suitcase to bankby GTIMES on August 22, 2026
A 31-year-old businesswoman of No. 50 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was on Thursday relieved of over $9 million in cash and other items within the compound of a financial institution at Springlands, Corriverton, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Based on reports received, the businesswoman arrived at the bank with a small suitcase containing $9 […]
- GOGEC hails Errea Wittu arrivalby GTIMES on August 22, 2026
…says continued O&G expansion to drive jobs, investment, business opportunities The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) has welcomed the arrival of the Errea Wittu, Guyana’s fifth Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, describing it as another milestone in the expansion of the country’s offshore oil and gas industry. The […]
- Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niñoby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
PANAMA Canal’s operator is to cut the number of vessels passing through the key waterway due to low rainfall caused by El Niño. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) told shipping firms on Thursday that 32 vessels a day will be able to pass through it from 15 September, compared to 36 currently. El Niño, a
- One Communications urges greater protection of telecom infrastructure amid vandalism, copper theftby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
ONE Communications is urging greater public awareness and collective action to protect Guyana’s telecommunications infrastructure, reporting that five incidents of vandalism and copper theft over the past two months have disrupted services for about 7,000 residential and business customers, as well as affecting mobile services. The company said the […]
- WCCIG backs stronger farm-to-market links to boost local food supplyby Staff Reporter on August 22, 2026
THE Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG) is supporting efforts to establish stronger links between local farmers and food-service businesses, saying more predictable markets could help farmers expand production while reducing businesses’ reliance on imported food. WCCIG President Josephine Tapp-Rutherford represented the Chamber at a […]
- 6 Cubans fined, deported for illegal entryby GTIMES on August 22, 2026
Six Cuban nationals were on Thursday each fined and their deportation was ordered for entering Guyana without presenting themselves to an Immigration Officer before departing. Charged are Danne Gonzalez Ramirez, 23; Cesar Lazaro Suarez Echarte, 40; Yoandro Castillo Rojas, 49; Leidi Rosa Rodriguez Hernandez, 26; Hachet Pimienta Simon, 23; and Masiel Montoya […]
- Businessman shot dead at Mowasie Landingby GTIMES on August 22, 2026
A 33-year-old businessman was on Thursday evening shot dead at Mowasie Landing, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) thus prompting a police probe. Dead is Godfrey Gill also called “Chucky”, of Mowasie Backdam. Police stated that Gill was in the vicinity of a shop at Mowasie Landing when a loud explosion was reportedly heard. He was subsequently discovered […]
- Firefighters contain East La Penitence blazeby GTIMES on August 22, 2026
Firefighters on Friday responded to a report of a grass fire at Lot 247 West Front Road, East La Penitence, Georgetown, only to find the upper floor of a building at the location engulfed in flames. According to the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), firefighters arrived at the scene and quickly moved to extinguish the blaze, The post Firefighters contain East La […]





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