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

  • GCC head coach satisfied with first week of Summer Camp
    by Sean Devers on August 10, 2026

    FORMER National U-19 opener Peter Persaud (1985 and ‘86) is now the Head Coach of the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), which was established in 1858 and was located at the Parade Ground opposite the Promenade Gardens. Persaud, who also played for the Demerara Senior team, expressed satisfaction with the first week of the two-week 2026

  • GFF President and Council Inspect FIFA Arena Mini-Pitch in Retrieve, Linden
    by Staff Reporter on August 10, 2026

    PRESIDENT of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Wayne Forde, and members of the GFF Council conducted a site inspection of the FIFA Arena Mini- Pitch currently under development at Retrieve, Linden, Region 10. The inspection focused on the completed sub-base construction undertaken by B&J Civil Work, and forms part of the GFF’s quality assurance […]

  • Government strengthens support for Raekwon Noel on road to LA 2028
    by Staff Reporter on August 10, 2026

    THE Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, has intensified its support for record-breaking swimmer Raekwon Noel as he begins his long-term preparation toward the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr., alongside Minister within the Ministry Steven Jacobs and Director of […]

  • How a schoolteacher’s son became Kashmir’s first India Test cricketer
    by Staff Reporter on August 10, 2026

    By Mohsin Kamal,Cricket writer   “YOU play with so many cricket stars. Why don’t you take selfies with them?” Bilal Ahmad Dar once asked his young cousin, Auqib Nabi. Auqib smiled and replied: “One day I will reach a place where they will want to take selfies with me.” Years later, that prediction has come

  • Middlesex through as One-Day Cup nears tense finale
    by Staff Reporter on August 10, 2026

    ALL but two of the nine teams in Group A remain in contention to reach the knockout stages of the One-Day Cup following a day of unlikely results including defeats for the top three in the section. Pacesetters Leicestershire missed the chance to advance in their final game of the initial phase, with their fate

  • Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
    by Staff Reporter on August 10, 2026

    AFTER years of speculation, Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, before changing his mind and re-joining Chelsea instead. “When I left Real Madrid, I signed to go to Manchester United after Sir Alex,” the 63-year-old coach – now back at Real for a second

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    by Staff Reporter on August 10, 2026

    ARNOS VALE, St Vincent,  (CMC) – Sunil Narine and Terrance Hinds befuddled the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots batsmen on their way to bowling the Trinbago Knight Riders to a 19-run victory via the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method here on Saturday night. Player-of-the-Match Narine delivered a spectacular spell of spin bowling to end with 3-7 from his

  • Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification
    by Staff Reporter on August 10, 2026

    SUNRISERS Leeds moved closer to securing qualification for The Hundred’s knockout stages with a comprehensive 71-run win over Welsh Fire. Mitch Marsh, the tournament’s leading run-scorer, struck his fourth half-century of the season for second-placed Sunrisers as they made 201-4 at Headingley. The Australian opener hit a 34-ball 50 and added 89 for the […]

  • T&T girls make it two in a row with gritty win over Guyana
    by Staff Reporter on August 10, 2026

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – Trinidad & Tobago continued their impressive start to the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship on Sunday, securing back-to-back victories with a tense three-wicket triumph over Guyana at the Liberta Sports Club. After being asked to bowl first, the T&T attack seized control early, restricting Guyana to a […]

  • PSC working to help businesses become ‘bankable’ ahead of Guyana Development Bank
    by Staff Reporter on August 9, 2026

    The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is working to prepare entrepreneurs and small businesses to access financing through the Guyana Development Bank, with support programmes to help businesses become “bankable.” PSC Chairman Captain Gerald Gouevia Jr made the comments on Sunday during an appearance on the Starting Point podcast, where he outlined the […]

  • 19 Junior Officers undergo training to strengthen command, leadership skills
    by GTIMES on August 9, 2026

    Nineteen junior officers, including three officers from regional partner defence forces, have commenced training on the Junior Command and Staff Course No. 34 (JCSC #34) at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The cohort comprises 16 officers from the GDF, two officers from the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF), and one officer from the Saint The post 19 […]

  • Fatal stabbing of Berbice duo – Family calls for justice, says ‘truth must come out’
    by GTIMES on August 9, 2026

    One day after 36-year-old Tyrone Captain, a labourer of Eversham, Corentyne, Berbice and 23-year-old Wreford Vincent Trim also called “Junior Browne”, a vendor of Durban Backlands, Georgetown were stabbed to death, relatives believe that the ‘truth’ as to what took place will come to light. Police said the incident occurred at about 09:30h and […]

  • Over 300 Reg 5 residents receive house lots bringing homeownership closer
    by GTIMES on August 9, 2026

    More than 300 residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) received house lot allocations on Thursday during an allocation exercise held at the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) Regional Housing Office. The exercise forms part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to address the housing needs of families […]

  • Young campers charged to lead with character, courage & confidence
    by GTIMES on August 9, 2026

    – as GPF Youth Camp 2026 5-day concludes The Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Annual Youth Camp 2026 concluded on Friday after five days of activities aimed at building character, confidence and leadership among young people. Held under the theme “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Building Character and Youth Confidence,” the camp took place at the Kuru […]

  • Fort Canje mortuary fees under scrutiny amid public facility claims
    by GTIMES on August 9, 2026

    Questions have surfaced over the collection of fees from families using the mortuary at Fort Canje, even as regional authorities maintain that the facility is jointly operated by the Government and the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG). The issue was raised at Thursday’s statutory meeting of the Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) Regional […]

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