| 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
- TVET participation surges among CSEC studentsby Staff Reporter on August 24, 2026
-nearly half of candidates now taking at least one technical subject NEARLY half of the students sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations are now taking at least one technical and vocational education and training (TVET) subject, signalling a growing shift towards skills-based learning among Guyanese secondary school […]
- Quick action contains fire aboard Liza Unity FPSOby Staff Reporter on August 24, 2026
ction contains fire aboard Liza Unity FPSO A FIRE that erupted aboard the Liza Unity FPSO was quickly extinguished following the initiation of the appropriate response procedures, ExxonMobil Guyana said in a statement on Sunday. Based on a statement from the company, there was no extensive damage or injuries. “Heat detectors aboard
- Region Eight gets $140.8M Simulation Centre to strengthen healthcare trainingby Staff Reporter on August 24, 2026
THE Ministry of Health has further strengthened health sciences education in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) with the commissioning of a new Simulation Centre valued at $140,848,000. The facility was officially commissioned on Saturday August 22, 2026, by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, marking another significant step in the government’s efforts […]
- Lottery Company celebrates 30th anniversaryby Staff Reporter on August 24, 2026
-honours agents, employees during dinner and awards ceremony THE Guyana Lottery Company Limited (GLCL) on Friday night celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Banquet Hall, Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown in fine-style, honouring its agents and employees. General Manager of GLCL, Kalima Ali told the large gathering that the event is not only
- Berbice River communities receive machinery to expand productionby Staff Reporter on August 24, 2026
FARMERS across eight Berbice River communities are set to expand their agricultural operations with the support of new machinery handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha. Eight tractors, eight rotovators and a harvester were, on Saturday, handed over to farmers in DeVeldt, Geatroy, Fort Nassau, Sand Hills, Kimbia, Ebini, Wiruni and […]
- NonPareil West regularisation process – Processing of ownership agreements to commence by Oct month end – Min Croalby GTIMES on August 24, 2026
– says only 13 residents complete housing applications so far As the regularisation process continues at Block E, Section E, Plantation Non Pariel West, East Coast Demerara, (ECD) only 13 individuals have officially completed the required housing application process. This was according to Housing Minster, Collin Croal who led a team to the area on The […]
- Wilting crops & cracked earth pose major challenges for Berbice farmers as El Niño kicks inby GTIMES on August 24, 2026
…farmers forced to pump water, install sprinklers as groundwater levels fall By Andrew Carmichael Cracked earth, wilting leaves and blossoms falling prematurely are becoming increasingly visible on farms in Berbice as farmers battle hot, dry conditions and the growing challenge of securing enough freshwater to keep their crops producing. Across the farms […]
- Forbes Burnham: My contribution to understanding himby Freddie Kissoon on August 24, 2026
WHEN you are a daily commentator, people will miss many of your deliveries because it is natural for people to do so. Yesterday (Sunday), I published the second review of a fantastic book on Guyana titled, “A Proxy Africa: Guyana, African Americans, and the Radical Seventies” by Professor Rickford Russell, historian at Cornell University.
- UN must examine past conflict landscape to find new paths to peace – Rodrigues-Birkettby GTIMES on August 24, 2026
– says detailed assessment would allow UN to identify practical opportunities for renewed diplomatic engagement Guyana’s candidate for United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has said that a closer examination of previous peace efforts could help the organisation identify new pathways to resolving some of the […]
- BCCDA President denies drunk-driving claims after Mahaica accidentby GTIMES on August 24, 2026
…says injured e-bike rider alive, stable President of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA), Samantha Reid, has denied claims circulating on social media which suggested that she under the influence of alcohol at the time of an accident involving an electric cycle at Fairfield Village, Mahaica on Friday. Reid, who is also […]
- GPL to pursue legal action after electrical network damaged in ECD accidentby GTIMES on August 24, 2026
The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) plans to pursue legal action against the driver of a motorcar that crashed into a utility pole on Sunday at Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD), resulting in significant damage to the company’s electricity network. Based on reports, the driver, Trevon Cockfield, was operating motorcar PAE 3137 when the The post GPL […]
- GBV awareness sessions held at Karasabai, Anni in response to abuse casesby GTIMES on August 24, 2026
ChildLinK Inc on Saturday hosted a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness Session for ranks at the Karasabai Police Station in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). During the session, discussions focused on child abuse, teenage pregnancy, protecting the child and mother and identifying persons who may be vulnerable to sexual abuse. The Guyana Police […]
- WTC Georgetown to host Int’l Trade & Investment Conferenceby GTIMES on August 24, 2026
The World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) will host its International Trade and Investment Conference from October 19 to 23, 2026, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, trade promotion organisations and other stakeholders to explore expanding opportunities in Guyana, the Caribbean, South America and beyond. The five-day conference, to […]
- DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warnby Staff Reporter on August 24, 2026
AS the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo’s history continues to spread, UN responders have renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for life-saving work critically low. KEY POINTS Ebola deaths reach 2,516 in DRC Response funding could run out within weeks Dozens of frontline healthcare workers […]
- BIT training opens doors for employment, entrepreneurship for Regions One, Two residentsby Staff Reporter on August 24, 2026
FOR 30-year-old Eshwar Deodat of Region Two, completing the six-month welding and fabrication course through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) was more than gaining a certificate. It gave him the confidence and skills to start working for himself. Today, Eshwar is able to operate his own welding and fabrication workshop, just about a






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