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

  • Puruni River Bridge project advances
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    — to improve access to almost 500 mining properties, forestry concessions THE Government is advancing construction of a permanent 109-metre modular steel bridge across the Puruni River in Region Seven, replacing the existing pontoon crossing as part of a wider push to improve critical infrastructure supporting Guyana’s mining and forestry sectors. The […]

  • Guyana, US finalise migration framework
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    –gov’t cites human rights safeguards GUYANA has concluded a migration co-operation framework with the United States under which the country will accept a limited number of vetted, skilled individuals with no criminal record through the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Assisted Voluntary Return Programme, the Government of Guyana […]

  • $246.2M invested in Kimbia, Wiruni since 2020
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    — Human Services Ministry to expand services in riverain communities; child protection, social service officers for Kwakwani MORE than $246 million has been invested in the riverain communities of Kimbia and Wiruni since 2020, as the Government continues efforts to expand infrastructure, economic opportunities and access to essential services across the […]

  • Berbice positioned as major agricultural, trade and investment hub – Mustapha
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    — billions in infrastructural, agricultural and business investments driving Region Six transformation By Bebi Shafeah Oosman BERBICE is being positioned to become a major agriculture, trade, logistics and investment hub as the government continues to roll out billions of dollars in infrastructure, agricultural development and business-support initiatives […]

  • Guyana projected to surpass 500,000 visitors in 2026
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    — August arrivals climb 5.6%; year-to-date figures up 11% GUYANA is projected to welcome more than 500,000 visitors by the end of 2026, as the country continues to record growth in visitor arrivals, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. The Ministry announced on Friday that Guyana welcomed 48,582 visitors in August 2026,

  • Kwakwani to get child protection, probation officers
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    — residents to have easier access to pension, public assistance, disability services THE community of Kwakwani in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) will soon have its own Child Protection and Probation Officers, bringing critical social services closer to residents who currently depend on officers travelling from Linden. Minister of Human Services […]

  • Celebrating Amerindian Culture, Heritage and Tradition at Whirlwind Village
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    SCENES from the final night at Whirlwind Village at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, as the Amerindian Arts, Craft and Cuisine Exhibition comes to a close. This year’s exhibition is being held under the theme, “Observing Our Cultural Heritage During Our Diamond Jubilee: Honouring Our Traditions, Culture and Contributions,” celebrating the rich […]

  • Guyana’s Himanshi Kumar adjudged Best Speaker at Regional Youth Parliament
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    YOUNG parliamentarians gathered virtually on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for the 19th Regional Youth Parliament which formed part of the 48th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Under the umbrella Conference theme of “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” this […]

  • AG questions opposition’s ability to govern after APNU-WIN meeting
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    — says failure to address key issues raises questions about decision-making ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has questioned whether the opposition would be capable of making the decisions required to govern Guyana, pointing to the outcome of the recent meeting between A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and We Invest

  • DPP fails in bid to remove judge from Haresh Singh murder case
    by Staff Reporter on September 6, 2026

    DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack’s bid to have Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif removed from the Haresh Singh murder proceedings involving three of the four accused men has been rejected. The judge ruled that her earlier decision to sever the trials did not amount to prejudging the accused. The three accused are Joel Gittens, called

  • “Guyana must embrace the future of medicine” – Dr Anthony
    by Lloyd Blanchard on September 5, 2026

    Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has echoed a call to embrace the future of medicine amid the conclusion of a 21-day training programme on digital healthcare co-organised by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), MOFCOM and Sinopharm. According to Dr Anthony, the Ministry of Health is working to ensure that medical personnel are adequately […]

  • City Hall steps up campaign to remove derelict vehicles
    by GTIMES on September 5, 2026

    …67 identified as Mayor presses officers for action The City Hall is stepping up efforts to rid Georgetown of derelict vehicles, with approximately 67 already identified and Mayor Alfred Mentore pressing municipal officers to ensure those still occupying public spaces are removed. Some vehicle owners have already responded to the municipality’s efforts […]

  • Guyana sees 5.6% hike in visitor arrivals in August
    by GTIMES on September 5, 2026

    – over 48,000 passengers processed Visitor arrivals to Guyana continue to climb, with local tourism authorities reporting that the country welcomed some 48,582 persons during August 2026. This figure represents a 5.6 per cent increase compared to August 2025 and continues the country’s strong tourism growth trajectory, according to the Ministry of […]

  • DPP fails in bid to remove Judge presiding over Haresh Singh’s murder case
    by GTIMES on September 5, 2026

    …application followed ruling to try one of four accused separately Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack has failed in an attempt to have Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif removed from the Haresh Singh murder case after she refused an application for her to recuse herself from the proceedings on Friday. The application followed an earlier […]

  • Guyana to showcase tourism, investment opportunities at SOTIC 2026
    by GTIMES on September 5, 2026

    –  Private Sector invited to participate Guyana is set to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 from October 5 to 9, and members of the Private Sector and wider business community are invited to participate. This marks the first time that Guyana will host SOTIC, which will be The post […]

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