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

  • No Gas-to-Energy pipeline ruptured – EPA, MARAD says
    by Staff Reporter on July 9, 2026

    See full joint statement below The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) wish to jointly address recent reports circulating in the media alleging that the natural gas pipeline supplying the 300 megawatt Gas-to-Energy facility at Wales, West Coast Demerara, has ruptured, Both agencies state unequivocally […]

  • Former policeman sentenced to life in prison for businessman’s murder
    by Kelly Juan on July 9, 2026

    Former police officer Yogendra Sukhdeo has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2023 murder of businessman Amit Singh and will have to serve at least 30 years before becoming eligible for parole. The sentence was imposed by Justice Sandil Kissoon in the Demerara High Court after the 30-year-old admitted to the capital offence, abandoning

  • ‘Satan’ remanded for conspiracy over AK-47 probe
    by Kelly Juan on July 9, 2026

    A 34-year-old Parika labourer was on Wednesday remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged possession of 10 AK-47 rifles discovered in Berbice earlier this year. Ryan Singh, called “Satan,” of Parika, East Bank Essequibo, appeared before Magistrate Alisha George at the Leonora Magistrate’s […]

  • Two remanded over body dumped in barrel at Le Repentir Cemetery
    by Kelly Juan on July 9, 2026

    Two men who were among the remaining suspects wanted in connection with the murder of Levi Williams, called “Vamperous,” whose decomposed body was found stuffed inside a barrel at the Le Repentir Cemetery on Christmas night, were on Thursday remanded to prison.  Edgar Lawson, called “Baby,” a 33-year-old businessman of Land of Canaan, East Bank

  • Expanded gov’t services to be brought to diaspora – President Ali announces
    by Staff Reporter on July 9, 2026

    – notes diaspora must play a role in shaping nation’s future PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has announced plans to take a range of government services directly to Guyanese living overseas, noting that the initiative forms part of a broader effort to strengthen ties with the diaspora while ensuring they play an active role in shaping

  • Guyana, Trinidad chambers sign MoU to strengthen trade, tackle export barriers
    by Staff Reporter on July 9, 2026

    THE Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening bilateral trade, strengthening private sector collaboration and addressing longstanding non-tariff barriers affecting the export of Guyanese products to Trinidad and Tobago. […]

  • Government delivers over $1.18B in relief to Region Five rice farmers
    by Staff Reporter on July 9, 2026

    HUNDREDS of rice farmers from Region Five, on Wednesday, began receiving financial relief cheques as the Government rolled out more than $1.18 billion in assistance aimed at supporting rice producers amid mounting global challenges affecting the agriculture sector. The distribution exercise was led by Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, who spearheaded […]

  • ‘Law offers no protection to squatters’
    by Staff Reporter on July 9, 2026

    – Nandlall says, warns persons to desist from squatting – Gov’t will be forced to act MINISTER of Legal Affairs and Attorney General Anil Nandlall has said that the law provides no protection for persons who unlawfully occupy state lands, government reserves, or public reserves, and the government will be compelled to take firm action

  • $47B in cash grants paid to 470,420 Guyanese
    by Staff Reporter on July 9, 2026

    – Finance Minister announces third-phase rollout for persons opting for cheque payments – Government launches new registration process for unbanked citizens THE national cash grant initiative has so far processed payments totalling $47 billion to 470,420 eligible Guyanese according to Senior Minister within the Office of the President with […]

  • NGSA 2026 results to be announced Friday
    by Staff Reporter on July 9, 2026

    – as thousands await secondary school placements THOUSANDS of pupils and their families across Guyana are expected to learn their secondary school placements on Friday when the Ministry of Education officially releases the results of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) 2026, marking one of the most significant milestones in the country’s education […]

  • Over $1.18B in cash grants distributed to Region 5 rice farmers
    by GTIMES on July 9, 2026

    Rice farmers in Region Five on Wednesday received more than $1.18 billion in cash grants, the largest allocation under the Government’s nationwide rice farmers’ support programme. A total of 1387 farmers, who cultivated 104,519 acres of rice during the last crop, are benefitting from the financial assistance, the Department of Pubic Information said in […]

  • New $60M training centre set for Yarrowkabra
    by GTIMES on July 9, 2026

    The Government is investing approximately $60 million to construct a modern forestry training centre at Yarrowkabra, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, to expand skills training and strengthen sustainable livelihood opportunities for surrounding communities. Commissioner of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), Edward Goberdhan, told the Department of […]

  • Govt to take services overseas with annual diaspora outreach
    by GTIMES on July 9, 2026

    …as Pres Ali hints at extending free UG online to diaspora The Guyana Government is looking to deploy a team of representatives from the various Government services agencies for an annual outreach to countries where there is a large Guyanese diaspora. This announcement was made by President Dr Irfaan Ali during a recent engagement with The post Govt to […]

  • Norton Street man wanted for narcotics possession
    by GTIMES on July 9, 2026

    The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Wednesday issued a wanted bulletin for Patrick Kireen Sanmoogan for questioning in relation to the possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. The unit is asking anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of Sanmoogan, of Lot 65 Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown, to contact them at The post […]

  • Infrastructure push will transform Guyana’s logistics network – GAICO CEO
    by GTIMES on July 9, 2026

    The Government’s ongoing investments in roads, ports, airports, and other infrastructure projects will play a key role in strengthening Guyana’s logistics network and supporting economic growth, according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GAICO Construction and General Services Inc, Komal Singh. Singh said major projects such as the planned deep-water […]

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