| 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
- Stronger family ties, humility, social harmonyby Trina Williams on March 22, 2026
–important for Guyana’s progress, President Ali says PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has urged Guyanese to embrace inner peace, humility and unity, warning that peace remains fragile globally and must be actively nurtured within families and communities. The Head of State made the call on Saturday as Muslims gathered for Eid-ul-Fitr Salaat at the Muslim Youth
- ‘Seize this historic opportunity’ — PM Phillips pushes CELAC-Africa allianceby Staff Reporter on March 22, 2026
— urges unified action on climate, food security, trade amid global uncertainty PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday issued a strong call for deeper integration between Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa, urging leaders to “seize this historic opportunity” to forge a more resilient and equitable global partnership. […]
- Exxon reports $146B spent with local suppliers in 2025by Staff Reporter on March 22, 2026
— ExxonMobil Guyana President says Guyanese now make up 70% of oil workforce EXXONMOBIL Guyana spent approximately $146 billion with local suppliers in 2025, as the company highlighted continued expansion of local participation in the country’s oil and gas sector. The figure was disclosed by ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge, during a […]
- Guyana cushioned from global energy shocks, but impacts still loomby Staff Reporter on March 22, 2026
–VEHSI Director urges long-term planning amid rising global instability EXISTING measures have allowed Guyanese to be shielded from the energy instability in the Middle East, Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc (VEHSI) Director Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer has stated, but cautioned that external shocks could still be felt. During a preview of today’s episode of the […]
- 1,000 prisoners trained annually to reduce recidivism rateby Staff Reporter on March 22, 2026
ONE Thousand prisoners are exposed annually to skills training programmes in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to reduce the recidivism rate by focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration. Inmates are benefitting from a plethora of training all geared towards behaviour modification, entrepreneurial skills and academics, so that they […]
- Police striving to improve public transportation operations -Traffic Chief saysby Staff Reporter on March 22, 2026
AS efforts continue to improve road safety and traffic management, Traffic Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Singh on Friday emphasised that there is no demand for credit to be given to the police for wanting to collaborate or achieve a change in the way public transportation operates in Guyana. In an exclusive interview
- Visit to Marudi reveals structured, regulated mining operationsby Staff Reporter on March 22, 2026
A RECENT visit to the Marudi Mountain in Region Nine presents a clearer picture, one grounded in direct observation and engagement with those operating in the area. What emerged was a structured, actively regulated mining environment, contrasting sharply with narratives being peddled in the public domain. In November 2021, an agreement was signed between the
- ‘He fought for all’by Trina Williams on March 22, 2026
—Voices unite to reflect on Dr Cheddi Jagan’s legacy of humanity, fight for equality, service to the people REMEMBERED as a champion of the working class, former President, Dr Cheddi Berret Jagan was honoured last week as Guyanese observed his birth anniversary by reflecting on his philosophy, which was deeply rooted in compassion and social
- Tourism training programmes building skilled workforceby Staff Reporter on March 22, 2026
–operators, guides benefitting from CPR, safety and tour guide training THE Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, through the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), is intensifying efforts to build a more skilled and professional tourism workforce through targeted training programmes across the country. Recent initiatives have seen tour operators, […]
- Child protection and careby Staff Reporter on March 22, 2026
WHEN two child protection officers are seen dragging a young girl across a city bus park by her hair and arms, it does not look good for the agency for which they work. In fact, it is appalling and begs the question whether they understood the purpose of their jobs. And even though the two
- Push to improve local governance in Region 6 gains momentumby GTIMES on March 22, 2026
…RDC, NDCs join forces to address community priorities Efforts to strengthen local governance in Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) are gaining momentum, with a series of engagements between the Regional Administration and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) aimed at improving coordination, addressing community concerns and ensuring that […]
- 2019 cost oil audit: Guyana, Exxon could turn to ICC for sole expert section – Routledge by GTIMES on March 22, 2026
The Guyana Government and ExxonMobil are yet to decide on a sole expert to oversee the settlement of the US$214.4 million cost oil claim, flagged during an audit of the United States (US)-based oil company’s expenses between 1999 and 2017. Country Manager Alistair Routledge said that if the ongoing negotiations reach a stalemate, the parties The post […]
- Guyana strengthens aviation sector with 5-day civil aviation trainingby GTIMES on March 22, 2026
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) hosted a five-day technical training from March 16 to 20, focused on the development of a Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) at its Georgetown head office. The initiative, held under the auspices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), brought together senior representatives from key aviation […]
- ERC calls for continued vigilance, collective action to combat racial discriminationby GTIMES on March 22, 2026
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Saturday joined the international community in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, calling for continued vigilance and collective action to address racial prejudice. Observed annually on March 21, this year’s theme, “Mobilising Political Will: 60 Years of Commemorating […]
- EPA monitors Vilvoorden dust complaints ahead of court reviewby GTIMES on March 22, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that complaints regarding dust emissions from Vilvoorden Investment Inc on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are now before the court. The Magistrate has instructed that the company’s compliance with required mitigation measures be formally assessed and reported at the next hearing, […]






