| 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
- Press freedom a ‘tangible reality’ in Guyanaby Staff Reporter on May 5, 2026
–Minister McCoy emphasises; urges cultivation of collaborative relations among stakeholders MINISTER within the Office of the Prime Minister of The Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Kwame McCoy has implored stakeholders to leave behind the adversarial relationships they have developed and move forward into a new age of constructive collaboration based upon […]
- Guyana honoured at OTC for leadership in energy and investmentby Kelly Juan on May 4, 2026
Guyana’s exceptional leadership in advancing its position as a leading global energy economy and premier destination for investment, under the stewardship of His Excellency, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, was today recognised at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026, being held in Houston, Texas, OTC.Honourable Peter R. Ramsaroop, Member of […]
- GDF rank injured after patrol comes under fire along western borderby Kelly Juan on May 4, 2026
A member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was injured on Monday after a patrol operation came under fire along the country’s western border, according to an official statement from the Force. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 hrs during a boat patrol in Region Seven, as ranks were escorting three civilian vessels transporting personnel
- Guyana demands undoing of maps, actions taken by Venezuela in defiance of ICJ ordersby Kelly Juan on May 4, 2026
British attorney Edward Craven has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to impose remedial measures on Venezuela, including ordering the withdrawal and destruction of maps it has created and circulated depicting Guyana’s Essequibo region as Venezuelan territory. Making submissions on Guyana’s behalf, Craven argued that Venezuela has repeatedly […]
- Guyana tells ICJ Venezuela took part in arbitration it now seeks to invalidateby Staff Reporter on May 4, 2026
–says allegations of U.S.–British collusion implausible & unsupported by historical record International lawyer Paul Reichler mounted a detailed defence of the 1897 Treaty of Washington, arguing that Venezuela’s attempt to invalidate the agreement underpinning the 1899 Arbitral Award is historically and legally unsustainable. Presenting […]
- Venezuela ‘insisted on arbitration’ in border controversy–Greenidge tells ICJby Kelly Juan on May 4, 2026
Former Foreign Affairs Minister and Guyana’s agent in the border case, Carl Greenidge, has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it was Venezuela—not Britain—that pushed for arbitration to settle the long-standing territorial controversy. Continuing Guyana’s presentation before the court, Greenidge traced the historical evolution of the […]
- Guyana reaffirms commitment to ICJ ruling, urges Venezuela to do the sameby Kelly Juan on May 4, 2026
Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to abide by the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the ongoing border case, while expressing hope that Venezuela will adopt a similar position. Leading Guyana’s delegation, Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd, told the court that the country has placed its confidence in international law and the
- Essequibo case ‘existential’ for Guyana– Todd tells ICJby Kelly Juan on May 4, 2026
Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela carries profound national consequences, describing the case as one that goes to the very survival of the country. Presenting opening submissions on Monday as Guyana’s lead […]
- Media central to democracy, developmentby Staff Reporter on May 4, 2026
-PM Phillips says, reaffirms government’s commitment to free and responsible press PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips underscored the government’s commitment to protecting and strengthening press freedom in Guyana. This, he explained, must be done with responsibility, accuracy, and integrity within the media profession. During his […]
- From the ‘brink of bankruptcy’ to global leaderby Shaniya Harding on May 4, 2026
-PPP/C drove Guyana’s transformation, set stage for sustained global investors’ confidence and growth -Finance Minister says GUYANA’S current economic success is owed to leadership that Minister with responsibility for Finance in the Office of the President, Dr Ashni Singh, said has brought the nation “from the brink” of bankruptcy to the […]
- Govt reaffirms commitment to press freedom urges responsible journalism – World Press Freedom Dayby GTIMES on May 4, 2026
As World Press Freedom Day 2026 is observed, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Kwame McCoy, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safeguarding press freedom, while urging responsible journalism as Guyana marks its 60th year of independence. Speaking to the media fraternity in a video message, McCoy said this year’s […]
- Fix diet, take meds, exercise – doctors warn as hypertension, diabetes dominates NA outreachby GTIMES on May 4, 2026
Cases of hypertension and diabetes linked to poor dieting, medication non-compliance and unhealthy lifestyles were among the major health concerns highlighted during a medical outreach hosted on Saturday by Shalom Full Gospel Fellowship at Main and Pilot Streets, New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The outreach, which formed part of the […]
- 2 illegal guns found, 3 arrested in Police operationsby GTIMES on May 4, 2026
Two separate operations conducted by the Guyana Police Force over the weekend have resulted in the discovery of two firearms and led to the arrest of three suspects. At around 18:30h on Saturday, police ranks from Region Division 4 ‘C’ (East Coast Demerara) were on patrol in the vicinity of Granville Park, Beterverwagting Public Road, The post 2 […]
- Rupununi man busted with ganjaby GTIMES on May 4, 2026
Police in Regional Division #9 (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) have arrested a 20-year-old man after he was found in possession of a 34 grams of marijuana. The discovery was made at around 19:00h on Saturday, during an operation conducted at Surama Village, North Rupununi. During the exercise, ranks acting on information received contacted the suspect, who […]
- Guyana’s global rise rooted in decades of disciplined policy – Singhby GTIMES on May 4, 2026
Guyana’s emergence as a global economic powerhouse is the result of decades of deliberate policymaking, not simply the discovery of oil. In fact, the country’s transformation from a “bankrupt” state in the late 1980s to the world’s fastest-growing economy was driven by sustained reforms under successive People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) […]






