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

  • Six outstanding Guyanese recognised for contributions to Guyana and Canada
    by Staff Reporter on May 10, 2026

    In celebration of Guyana’s 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee THE Guyana Independence Festival Committee last Saturday night recognised six outstanding Guyanese for their excellent contributions to Guyana and Canada during an extravagant gala, held at the Grand Cinnamon Banquet Hall and Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada, to mark Guyana’s 60th […]

  • YBG Berbice Regionals Basketball Conference
    by Staff Reporter on May 10, 2026

    –Berbice Educational Institute & Tutorial Academy are latest winners YOUTH Basketball Guyana returned to the Vryman Erven Basketball Court in New Amsterdam on Friday with Berbice Educational Institute & Tutorial Academy clinching wins in the Berbice leg of the Regional Basketball Conference played in the Ancient County. The action tipped off with […]

  • BCB launches Cardiologist Services Inc. Under 21 Tournament
    by Staff Reporter on May 10, 2026

      THE Berbice Cricket Board, in its continuing effort to promote cricket in the ancient county, last Thursday launched the BCB/Cardiologist Services Inc. Under 21 Tournament. The simple launching ceremony was attended by BCB President Dr. Cecil Beharry, Administrator Angela Haniff, Junior Selector Chairman Balram Samaroo, and the staff of Cardiologist […]

  • Dubois dethrones Wardley in the 11th round
    by Staff Reporter on May 10, 2026

    (BBC) – Daniel Dubois survived two knockdowns – the first after just 10 seconds – to dethrone a bloodied but courageous Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of a thrilling heavyweight classic and become a two-time world champion. Wardley floored his fellow Briton early with a flush right hand and dropped him again in the

  • GCA/Sherwin Williams T20 second division cricket…Chandrika, Latif tons highlight latest round
    by Sean Devers on May 10, 2026

    CLASSY centuries from former West Indies opener Ravindra Chandrika and Reyad Latif highlighted the latest round of the rain affected GCA’s Sherwin Williams T20 second division cricket yesterday. At Bourda, in the morning game, Eldorado beat Sophia by 23 runs. Eldorado, on the back of Ntini Permaul’s 29-ball 60 with six fours and three sixes,

  • Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid power GT to second spot with fourth straight win
    by Staff Reporter on May 10, 2026

    (ESPNCRICINFO) – Twenty-eight overs into the contest in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) were keeping pace with Gujarat Titans (GT). They were 86 for 3 in seven overs, chasing 230. Dhruv Jurel looked like he had excised his slow-batting demons. He was on 24 off 9 and ready to go bigger. Then, Rashid Khan spun one

  • TTCB robbed of $15, 000 by armed bandits
    by Staff Reporter on May 10, 2026

    CMC – Armed bandits got away with an estimated TT$15, 000 in cash belonging to the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) in a daring daylight robbery on Friday. According to a report by Guardian Sports, the robbers stormed the TTCB’s offices at Clifford Roach Drive in Balmain, Couva around 1:30 p.m. and held up

  • A mother’s recipe for survival and success
    by Staff Reporter on May 10, 2026

    Entrepreneur Nirvana Mahase opens up about motherhood, sacrifice, and the years of chaos that shaped the café she built for her daughter’s future. Café Bellvana is a small but captivating business that many Guyanese café-goers are familiar with; its charming aesthetic and vibrant menu have earned it a loyal following. What most customers may not

  • A mother for all in her community via the East Ruimveldt Giving Back Learning Centre
    by Michel Outridge on May 10, 2026

    WHEN her husband passed away from meningitis a year ago, Melissa Cush, better known as “Queenie”, went into a deep state of depression as a single parent, but she didn’t give up because she is a mentor to minors. Even though the prospect of being the single provider for the home with eight children scared

  • A dedicated mother and her love for yoga in every way
    by Michel Outridge on May 10, 2026

    CHRISTINA Basil, 31, is a yoga teacher and a mother of two who brings a grounded, real-life approach to movement and wellness. Her classes blend strength, endurance, and mindful flow, shaped by her love for running, training, and staying active in everyday life. “I focus a lot on helping students build consistency, feel stronger in

  • Police destroy over $265M worth of ganja along Berbice River
    by GTIMES on May 9, 2026

    As Police continue their drug eradication exercise along the Upper Berbice River, some $264,933,120 worth of ganja was destroyed on Thursday at Kimbia. Based on reports received, during the 16-hour exercise, Police discovered two fields with a combined area of approximately eight acres, containing approximately 300,000 cannabis plants ranging from four feet […]

  • Brazilian national arrested after failing to produce permit for air rifle 
    by GTIMES on May 9, 2026

    A 41-year-old Brazilian national was taken into custody on Thursday after he was unable to produce the required permit for an Outlander Rossi air rifle, pellets, and a telescope that he had in his possession. Police stated that, on the day in question, the geologist from Para State, Brazil, presented himself at the Customs Department The post Brazilian […]

  • Guyana-EU ties key to sustainable development, global partnerships – PM
    by GTIMES on May 9, 2026

    Guyana’s partnership with the European Union (EU) remains essential to advancing cooperation in climate action, trade, health, governance, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and sustainable development. This was stated by Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips at a reception commemorating Europe Day 2026 and the 76th anniversary of […]

  • Jury hears details of arrests, confrontations as Henry boys’ murder trial continues
    by GTIMES on May 9, 2026

    – Police witnesses testified accused initially arrested for another matter The second day of testimony in the trial into the murders of teenage cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry focused heavily on the Police investigation, with the court hearing details about the arrests of the accused, confrontations conducted at Police headquarters in Georgetown, and […]

  • 26 graduate from Republic Bank’s apprenticeship programme
    by GTIMES on May 9, 2026

    …earn CARICOM-recognised banking qualification Twenty-six young professionals graduated from the Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited Apprenticeship Programme at a ceremony held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel on Wednesday. The programme marked its 15th year, with the latest cohort completing a seven-month training period focused on workplace readiness and banking […]

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