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

  • Home Affairs Ministry employee fired after assaulting female gas station attendant
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    An employee of the Home Affairs Ministry has been fired following an assault on a young female service station attendant, which was captured on camera. This was confirmed by Subject Minister, Oneidge Walrond who stated that the employee, Andika Ferrier was terminated from his position at the Ministry after he was arrested in connection with The post Home […]

  • 100 low-income homes at Le Reconnaissance Housing Development set for Jan 2027 completion
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    The 100 low-income homes that are being constructed at the Le Reconnaissance Housing Development, East Coast Demerara (ECD) are approximately 15 per cent complete and are expected to be completed by the end of January 2027 and handed over to the allottees. The two-bedroom units, valued at $5.6 million each have all been allocated and The post 100 […]

  • AI, Agriculture & technology take centre stage at 20th edition of Berbice Expo
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    – over 150 exhibitors, 180 booths on display The 20th edition of Berbice Expo and Trade Fair opened on Friday evening with a record exhibitor turnout, bringing together more than 150 exhibitors occupying over 180 booths in a wide-ranging showcase of business, production, services, technology and entrepreneurship. Thousands of patrons moved through the […]

  • GDF, Brazilian armed forces advance southern border security at 29th regional exchange
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to enhance its strategic partnership with Brazil following the recently concluded 29th Regional Military Exchange between the GDF and the Brazilian Armed Forces was held in Boa Vista, Brazil. Captain (CG) Vernon Burnett, MSM, and Commander of the 1st Jungle Infantry Brigade of the Brazilian Army, Brigadier General […]

  • DCP Budhram urges public to make use of Govt cancer screening initiatives
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    Deputy Police Commissioner (DPC) for Operations in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Ravindradat Budhram has sounded an urgent call for citizens to utilise several initiatives implemented by the Government that are currently available at their disposal to detect all cancerous ailments. He made this call during an awareness walk on Saturday to observe Breast […]

  • UMAMI takes Guyanese products to Gulf Market with 1st shipment to Qatar
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    UMAMI Incorporated has reached a milestone for Guyanese manufacturing and agro-processing as its first container shipment left for LuLu Hypermarket in Qatar. The container left Guyana at the start of Agriculture Month 2026, showing how local products can enter markets abroad. The export comes after UMAMI launched officially in Doha in September, marking a […]

  • Convicted wife beater seeks High Court bail, remains on bench at Sparendaam Police Station
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    Director of National Border Patrol and former Region Four Chairman, Daniel Seeram, who had been convicted of assaulting his former wife and remanded to prison until his sentencing hearing, has approached the High Court for bail. The application was made on his behalf by attorney Nigel Hughes on Friday after his court appearance at the The post Convicted […]

  • Uncustomed alcohol found during CANU operation at rented Windsor Estates property
    by GTIMES on October 4, 2026

    Three persons were arrested following the discovery of a quantity of uncustomed alcohol during an operation by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Saturday at a property in Windsor Estates, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). CANU, in a release, stated that the property is owned by former member of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Ernesto The […]

  • CCJ to hold 1st ever itinerant sittings in St Lucia
    by GTIMES on October 3, 2026

    The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will hold its first-ever itinerant sittings in St Lucia from October 7 to 8, 2026, as the Court marks the opening of the 2026/2027 Judicial Year. The sittings, the court said on Friday, will mark the first time St Lucia hosts the regional court since its establishment 21 years The post CCJ to hold 1st ever itinerant […]

  • Guyana, Uganda sign aviation pact to strengthen safety, technical cooperation
    by GTIMES on October 3, 2026

    The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to strengthen technical cooperation, knowledge sharing and civil aviation regulatory standards between the two countries. The agreement, signed on Thursday, establishes a framework for collaboration in areas including […]

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