| 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
- Outliers Zone Caribbean launches digitised financial readiness framework for Disciplined Servicesby Staff Reporter on February 26, 2026
OUTLIERS Zone Caribbean on Wednesday unveiled its new digitised Operational Financial Readiness Framework for Guyana’s disciplined services during a live broadcast on GoMosely Radio, marking a strategic step in strengthening financial security and operational resilience within the country’s uniformed forces. The framework, designed for immersive one-day […]
- Electoral fraud trial proceeds despite defence absenceby Staff Reporter on February 26, 2026
THE trial concerning alleged manipulation of Guyana’s 2020 General and Regional Elections faced a temporary setback on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after one of the defence lawyers, Eusi Anderson, failed to attend. The proceedings went ahead with voir dire testimony, though cross-examination could not continue without him. Several […]
- Education Minister satisfied with progress of Jawalla Secondaryby Staff Reporter on February 26, 2026
– pledges support for Waramadong Primary MINISTER of Education Sonia Parag on Tuesday underscored the government’s continued investment in hinterland education as she inspected the construction of the new Jawalla Secondary School and met with students and teachers at Waramadong Primary School in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). During a site visit to […]
- Aviation authority invites proposals for new Air Traffic Control Tower at Timehriby Staff Reporter on February 26, 2026
THE Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a new Air Traffic Control Tower at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Timehri, East Bank Demerara. Bidding will be
- Investing in tomorrow’s innovatorsby Staff Reporter on February 26, 2026
GUYANA’S emergence as a major oil-producing nation has sparked global attention, intense debate, and enormous expectations. Yet, amid discussions about production targets, revenues, and infrastructure, one question has consistently lingered: Will the country’s oil wealth ultimately translate into lasting human development? The recent announcement by […]
- Afghanistan appoints Richard Pybus as new head coachby Staff Reporter on February 26, 2026
RICHARD Pybus has been appointed Afghanistan’s new head coach post the team’s group stage exit at the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Englishman takes over from Jonathan Trott, who was at the helm of the Afghanistan team for four years. Pybus boasts of a wealthy coaching CV, having overseen Pakistan’s run into the final of
- Paolo Banchero scores 36 in Magic’s tight win over Lakersby Staff Reporter on February 26, 2026
PAOLO Banchero scored 36 points with 10 rebounds and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Orlando Magic finished off a successful road trip against Western Conference foes with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 20 points and Tristan da Silva added 13 as the Magic went
- Khalil siblings suffer mixed fortunesby Sean Devers on February 26, 2026
–on opening night of Bounty Farm squash BOUNTY Farm Handicap Squash tournament commenced on Tuesday evening at the Georgetown Club, and will run until Sunday with a record 92 participants expected to compete in three categories: Open, Elite and Rising. Playing the Elite division, former Caribbean Singles Champion Ashley Khalil defeated Jason van Dijk […]
- Pacquiao and Mayweather agree professional rematchby Staff Reporter on February 26, 2026
BOXING greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have agreed a professional rematch in September. Pacquiao, 47, and Mayweather, 48, will fight at Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, 19 September, with the bout live on Netflix. Former world champion Mayweather announced he would come out of retirement for a fourth time last week. It will
- CONCACAF-U-20 Qualifiers heat upby Staff Reporter on February 26, 2026
–as Saint Vincent, Martinique, and Aruba impress MIAMI, USA,, (CMC) – The road to to the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship continued with a bang on Tuesday as the opening matches in Groups D, E, and F delivered a flurry of goals, statement victories, and dramatic draws. While the results were mixed across the board, three
- La Parfaite Harmonie father of 4 stabbed to death during altercationby GTIMES on February 25, 2026
– suspect in Police custody A 60-year-old father of four was on Sunday evening stabbed to death during a confrontation at First Avenue, La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD). The dead man has been identified as Indae Ramotar, a welder also of La Parfaite Harmonie, WBD. According to reports, the attack took place at The post La Parfaite Harmonie […]
- Corentyne cane harvester found dead after reportedly stabbing wifeby GTIMES on February 25, 2026
A Corentyne cane harvester was found dead on Monday, one day after he allegedly stabbed his wife during a domestic dispute at their Number 76 Housing Scheme, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) home. The injured woman remains hospitalised in stable condition. It was reported that on Sunday, 47-year-old Olive Thompson, a Government part-time worker of Lot […]
- Works progressing on US$18.65M GPL control centreby GTIMES on February 25, 2026
The Board of Directors of Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc on Tuesday conducted an on-site visit at the Guyana National Control Centre (GNCC) to gain a first-hand view of the progress being made at the facility. The visit was led by the Team Leader of the Executive Management Committee, Kesh Nandlall, who, along with The post Works progressing on US$18.65M […]
- Police, MoPW working to ease market traffic in Ruimveldtby GTIMES on February 25, 2026
Efforts to address congestion around the busy Sunday market in Ruimveldt, Georgetown, were highlighted during the televised programme “Road Safety and You”, where traffic officials outlined measures being implemented to restore order and improve traffic flow. Speaking on the programme hosted by Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Earl […]
- Squatters continue to ignore Govt’s orders to vacate Ogle flight zoneby GTIMES on February 25, 2026
Despite calls by the Government to enforce removal notices against squatters occupying land within the Ogle flight zone on the East Coast of Demerara – warning that the area is a protected reserve critical to aviation safety – squatters continue to occupy the area. The land lies between the airstrip and the Cummings Lodge Housing The post Squatters […]






