| 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
- Zayd’s lemonade sale raises $10M for animal sheltersby Staff Reporter on April 10, 2026
–First Son’s annual fundraiser draws strong support at State House FIRST Son Zayd Ali’s annual lemonade sale, on Thursday, proved to be another major success, raising approximately $10 million to support animal shelters and rescue organisations across Guyana. Held on the lawns of State House, Main Street, Georgetown, the charity event drew a steady
- Border Patrol Unit signals new approach to frontier protectionby Shaniya Harding on April 10, 2026
—Partnership with security forces, intelligence-sharing key to effectiveness, says National Coordinator TRANSNATIONAL crime and smuggling will be targeted for eradication along Guyana’s borders as the country’s Border Patrol Unit takes shape. Recently announced by President, Dr Irfaan Ali, the dedicated force is aimed at detecting, deterring, and […]
- Sukhai delivers Guyana greetings to Queens Phagwahby Staff Reporter on April 10, 2026
(Caribbean Life) On March 29, plumes of multi-coloured powder filled the air over Richmond Hill, Queens. A motorcade and thousands of participants then joined in observing the 38th Annual Phagwah (Holi) — the largest and most vibrant cultural festival in NYC — which was sponsored by the Federation of Hindu Mandirs, the Arya Spiritual Center,
- Guyana moves closer to online passport applicationsby Staff Reporter on April 10, 2026
–as gov’t advances digital overhaul spanning citizen services, digital payments, healthcare delivery THE process of applying for a Guyanese passport is set to become significantly easier, with the government preparing to launch an online portal as part of a wider push to digitise public services and streamline citizen access. Speaking to reporters on […]
- Amid disruptions to food systems, Guyana offering concrete solutionsby Naomi Parris on April 10, 2026
—Mustapha says Middle East conflict highlights patterns of vulnerability to regional food security —IICA warns of concerning trends, increased cost of machinery, fertiliser GUYANA’S Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has outlined a suite of concrete measures being rolled out by the country and the wider Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to shield […]
- “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 […]
- Strangulation of 7-year-old: Mother claims “can’t remember” committing act; murder charge soonby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
Twenty-six-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, who suffocated her seven-year-old daughter and attempted to murder her young son at their Fyrish, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) home on Sunday, was discharged from the Port Mourant Hospital after she attempted to take her own life. However, as the investigation continues into the gruesome […]
- Family of 106-year-old Berbice man appeals for medical home visitsby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
…as traversing now difficult as result of fragility Jeojodhan Bhorasi, also known as “Harold Bissoo”, turned 106 on Tuesday, but even as his family marked the milestone, they were again forced to confront a troubling reality: the Berbice centenarian remains unable to access regular medical care, despite living just three doors away from a health The […]
- AC technician to pay millions in compensation as victims opt to settle case in courtby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
A man accused in a violent altercation in 2025 is expected to pay millions in compensation after the victims agreed to settle the matter financially. Michael Layne, an air conditioning technician of Charlestown, Georgetown, reportedly agreed to pay Rafeek Khan $3.5 million and Julian Vanlange $2.5 million. Khan told the court that the compensation is The […]
- Man gets bail for provoking, threatening father with gunby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
Jermaine Fletcher, who allegedly threatened his father with a gun, was granted bail in the sum of 50,000 when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Courts. It is alleged that on April 3, 2026, at Independence Boulevard, Georgetown, Fletcher provoked Keith Fletcher, his father, and used threatening language while […]
- Govt’s women’s network programme launches climate-smart agriculture training with NAREIby GTIMES on April 10, 2026
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry, through its Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), has launched a new Climate Smart Agriculture course in collaboration with the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI). The programme is part of a wider series of regional training initiatives aimed at equipping women with […]











