| 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
- ‘This is not a quick turnover’by Naomi Parris on June 15, 2026
–President Ali calls for shift from quick profits to long-term enterprise building — says upcoming development bank aiming to rewire entrepreneurial thinking, back success THE government’s proposed Guyana Development Bank is being pitched not merely as a source of finance but as a programme to transform how Guyanese think about business. “The […]
- Structured national action needed to protect children from social media risksby Staff Reporter on June 15, 2026
-Minister McCoy says, assures intent is not to restrict access to technology GOVERNMENT is working on developing a comprehensive mechanism to protect children from the harmful consequences of social media, while maintaining access to digital education, creativity, and online economic opportunities. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with […]
- Guyana ‘ripe’ with opportunities across all sectorsby Staff Reporter on June 15, 2026
-Finance Minister says economic transformation creating openings for businesses of every size GUYANA’S rapid economic transformation is creating opportunities across virtually every sector of the economy, with businesses ranging from small enterprises to major international investors positioned to benefit from the country’s unprecedented growth. […]
- NGSA results set for release on July 10-Education Minister announcesby Staff Reporter on June 15, 2026
MINISTER of Education, Sonia Parag, on Sunday, announced that parents and pupils awaiting the outcome of this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) can expect the results to be released on July 10. In a video message posted on the ministry’s social media pages, Parag said the Ministry of Education had recently received confirmation
- Management upgrades, intercropping to strengthen Guyana’s sugar industryby Staff Reporter on June 15, 2026
–as Guyana looks to leverage expertise from Brazil, IICA GUYANA is exploring a range of management reforms, technical upgrades and intercropping initiatives aimed at revitalising the sugar industry, as the government seeks to draw on Brazil’s expertise to improve productivity, diversify revenue streams and strengthen the long-term sustainability of […]
- LCDS 2030 expands Guyana’s low-carbon vision beyond forestsby Staff Reporter on June 15, 2026
-strategy broadens focus to include blue economy, climate adaptation GUYANA’S Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 represents a significant evolution of the country’s development framework, expanding beyond its original focus on forest conservation to encompass new sectors and a more integrated approach to sustainable development. This was […]
- Malali residents to benefit from improved access to potable waterby Staff Reporter on June 15, 2026
RESIDENTS of Malali in Region Ten are set to benefit from improved access to safe and reliable drinking water as Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) moves forward with plans to drill a new potable water well in the community. The project, which has been allocated a budget of $18.5 million, forms part of ongoing efforts
- Online passport application system to be launched todayby Staff Reporter on June 15, 2026
GUYANA’S immigration services are set to enter a new digital era with the launch of the country’s online passport application and appointment system on June 15, 2026. The initiative, spearheaded by the Immigration Support Services Department, is expected to significantly reduce waiting times, improve efficiency, and provide citizens with greater […]
- Data integration underway for Guyana’s Agricultural Situation Roomby Staff Reporter on June 15, 2026
–commissioning expected by month-end, Minister Mustapha says GUYANA’S Agricultural Situation Room is on track to be commissioned by the end of June, with data integration now underway following the completion of the facility’s technical infrastructure, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has announced. “We are now putting in the data and […]
- The current administrative format will not help the deadly traffic cultureby Leonard Craig on June 15, 2026
A CULTURE of law and order is the basic element upon which civilisation rests; its denomination is existential. No country, society or community has ever been successful without it. Our ability to maintain strong institutions is the bedrock of good governance, economic development, and wealth creation; it is an indispensable part of human existence.
- Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill: “Any register of sex offenders must be public” – Pres Aliby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
…instructs that proposed Bill to be sent to Select Committee Following criticism over the proposed legislation that seeks to establish a National Sex Offender Database that would be disclosed to the public, President Dr Irfaan Ali has intervened and asked that the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill be sent to the Parliamentary Select Committee with the The […]
- Retrial begins in child sexual activity case at Berbice High Courtby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
The retrial of Krishna Tulapersaud, also known as Krishna Tulerpersaud, commenced on Wednesday before Justice Simone Morris at the Berbice High Court. Tulapersaud is indicted on two counts of sexual activity with a child family member. The first count alleges that the offence was committed during the month of February 2013, while the second count The post […]
- Canadian air cargo service to begin weekly service to Guyana this weekby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
Cargojet Airways Ltd is set to begin operations in Guyana on Friday, introducing a weekly non-scheduled air cargo service under a partnership with DHL Express USA. The development follows earlier discussions between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Cargojet executives in Canada. Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar met with representatives of DHL, […]
- Electrician fined $300,000 for trespassing on Lethem airstrip runwayby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
A 43-year-old electrician of Culvert City, Lethem, Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), has been fined $300,000 after pleading guilty to trespassing on the Lethem Aerodrome runway, in contravention of Section 83(1) of the Civil Aviation Act. Lennard Pompey appeared on Tuesday before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem […]
- Labourer slapped with armed robbery, damage to property chargesby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
Twenty-five-year-old Kumar Persaud, a labourer from Annandale New Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Tuesday charged and remanded to prison on armed robbery and damage to property charges. Persaud was arrested on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for allegedly robbing a 30-year-old man from Mon Repos, ECD, which occurred on May 27, 2026. He appeared The post […]







