| 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
- President Ali pays tribute to Rev. Dr Ronald McGarrellby Staff Reporter on September 12, 2026
PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali has paid homage to Rev. Dr Ronald McGarrell, a pastor whose decades of community and interfaith work made him one of Guyana’s most recognised religious voices. In a tribute to the late pastor posted to Facebook, the President said he was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a man he
- Police probe fatal industrial incident at Ruimveldtby Staff Reporter on September 12, 2026
THE police in Regional Division #4A are investigating an industrial incident which occurred on Thursday, September 10, 2026, around 14:45hrs at an industrial site at Ruimveldt, Georgetown, resulting in the death of Gobin Persaud, a 76-year-old contractor of Dasrath Street, Triumph, East Coast Demerara. According to information from the police, preliminary […]
- Police destroy $22M in cannabis plants, dried cannabis at Yaruni Bendby Staff Reporter on September 12, 2026
THE Guyana Police Force destroyed an estimated $22,038,728 in suspected narcotics on Thursday after ranks uncovered two cannabis farms during an eradication exercise at Yaruni Bend, Linden. According to police, the operation led to the destruction of approximately 53,000 suspected cannabis plants, ranging in height from two to six feet, along with 10 pounds […]
- Patamona firewoman inspires through service and heritageby Staff Reporter on September 12, 2026
nine-year Guyana Fire Service career highlights Indigenous representation and opportunities for women AS Guyana observes Amerindian Heritage Month, Leading Firewoman Indra Archer is being recognised for nearly a decade of service in the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), while using her journey from the Indigenous village of Paramakatoi to inspire greater […]
- Housing Ministry targets Christmas handover for 40 new Essequibo housesby Staff Reporter on September 12, 2026
SOME 40 families are expected to receive the keys to newly constructed houses at Onderneeming Tract A and B on the Essequibo Coast in time for Christmas, as the Ministry of Housing advances a new house construction initiative in Region Two. According to a press release, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, made this disclosure during
- Guyana, Mexico have ‘complementary strengths’ for mutual benefit –PM Phillips emphasisesby Staff Reporter on September 12, 2026
PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Thursday evening joined Ambassador of the Unit Mexican States to Guyana, Mauricio Vizcaíno Crespo, at a reception to commemorate the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s independence. Prime Minister Phillips extended heartfelt congratulations to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the Government and people of […]
- Hundreds of trillions have been wasted since 1945by Freddie Kissoon on September 12, 2026
IF your country spends money on arms that serve no purpose and brings in not one cent to the government’s pocket, after a while, money needed for vital social pathways will not be there. Social anger will seep in and over a period of time will get deeper. What happens then is that politicians that
- New Evidence Act to reshape legal proceedings – AG Nandlallby Staff Reporter on September 12, 2026
ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has said that Guyana is moving to replace its colonial-era 1898 Evidence Act with a modern legislative framework. The new framework could significantly change how evidence is handled not only in the courts, but also in arbitration, commissions of inquiry and administrative proceedings. […]
- Lack of meaningful public submissions hindering constitutional reform work – Nandlallby Staff Reporter on September 12, 2026
THE lack of meaningful public submissions is hindering the pace of the Constitutional Reform Commission’s work, with only six submissions received so far, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has said. Nandlall said the commission had issued a public advisory several months ago inviting members of the public and other […]
- GTA hosts Regional Tourism Youth Congress ahead of SOTICby Staff Reporter on September 12, 2026
THE Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) hosted a Regional Tourism Youth Congress on Friday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal. The vision for the congress is grounded in a fundamental understanding that youths have an important role in the decisions that will shape Guyana’s tourism industry. The congress is one of the
- Ituni man busted with ganja, cash after falling off motorcycle during Police pursuitby GTIMES on September 11, 2026
Some 35.4 kilograms (kg) of cannabis and a sum of Guyanese currency were reportedly found during a Police operation on Wednesday evening at Five Mile, Ituni Road, Upper Demerara River, Region 10. The discovery has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old resident of Siberia Mines, Upper Demerara River. According to reports received, Police observed The post […]
- New mechanisms needed to “excite” public interest in Constitution Reform process – AGby GTIMES on September 11, 2026
– as Commission receives low submissions Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall says that the Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) may have to look at new ways to generate public interest in the process that aims to review Guyana’s constitution, given the low submission of recommendations so far. Back in July, the Commission The […]
- Poultry, beef & egg production fuel growth in Guyana’s livestock sectorby GTIMES on September 11, 2026
– as corn & coconut production increased by over 300% in last 5 years Guyana’s agriculture sector has recorded significant growth across most areas over the past five years, with increased production in crops, livestock and emerging value chains contributing to the country’s push for greater food security and reduced dependence on imports. […]
- National Qaseeda Competition 2026 finale set for Sep 12by GTIMES on September 11, 2026
The Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana (MYO) will host the Grand Finals of the National Qaseeda Competition 2026 on Saturday, September 12, at the MYO Complex, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, from 18:30h. The Grand Finals represent the culmination of an initiative aimed at reviving the rich tradition of Qaseeda singing in Guyana and contributing to the The […]
- Non-performing loans fall to 1.3% as Private Sector credit grows by 104.7% – Dr Singhby GTIMES on September 11, 2026
Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has highlighted significant improvements in Guyana’s financial sector, noting a sharp decline in non-performing loans alongside substantial growth in credit to the Private Sector. He made the disclosures while addressing a UK Export Finance (UKEF) Private […]







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