| 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
- Former PNCR Chair cautions against electing fugitive offender as Oppostion Leaderby Staff Reporter on January 21, 2026
Former Chairman of the People’s National Congress (PNC) and member of parliament, Shurwayne Holder, has cautioned Opposition MPs against electing an individual facing unresolved extradition charges to the post of Leader of the Opposition, warning that such a move would undermine their moral authority. Holder was at the time responding to recent comments […]
- Speaker Nadir sets Opposition Leader selection meeting for Mondayby Staff Reporter on January 21, 2026
-cautions Opposition MPs against choosing an ‘international fugitive,’ tarnishing country’s image SPEAKER of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir on Tuesday evening announced that the Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition will be elected on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 hrs. Addressing the nation on the National Communications Network (NCN), the […]
- Guyana commits to regional collaboration to support science-driven, regenerative, climate-smart agriculture solutions -President Ali saysby Staff Reporter on January 21, 2026
REAFFIRMING Guyana’s commitment to regional food security, President Dr. Irfaan Ali signalled his government’s continued support for science-driven, regenerative, climate-smart solutions to tackle agricultural challenges. He made this known while recently addressing the inauguration of Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim as Director General of the Inter-American […]
- Solar farms project sparks excitement in Region Tenby Trina Williams on January 21, 2026
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- ‘You will see relief’by Staff Reporter on January 21, 2026
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- US veteran prosecutor behind major Venezuelan bribery forfeiture now handling Azruddin Mohamed caseby Staff Reporter on January 21, 2026
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- Region 10 to benefit from 15MW solar power expansionby Trina Williams on January 21, 2026
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- Guyana 2025: Bertrand Ramcharan, Walton-Desir and Stabroek Newsby Freddie Kissoon on January 21, 2026
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- Region Two records significant improvements in dental servicesby Staff Reporter on January 21, 2026
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- New Management Committee signals fresh chapter for Lima Regional Hospitalby Staff Reporter on January 21, 2026
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- Fewer outages, faster Internet as half of old copper lines replaced – One Communicationsby GTIMES on January 21, 2026
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- $2.6B Hosororo Secondary School opensby GTIMES on January 21, 2026
The new $2.6 billion Hosororo Secondary School in Region One (Barima-Waini) officially welcomed its first batch of students on Tuesday. Education officials conducted a late-night site visit on Monday to the newly constructed school, confirming that the facility is fully prepared to welcome hundreds of students when classes commence on Tuesday morning. The […]
- $144.9M road upgrade for Rupertee Villageby GTIMES on January 21, 2026
The rehabilitation of internal roads in Rupertee Village, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) is entering its final stages. This project, executed by Modern Urban Investments, is on track for its scheduled completion next month. (Ministry of Public Works photos) The post $144.9M road upgrade for Rupertee Village appeared first on Guyana Times.
- Probe launched into sexual misconduct allegations at Police Academy by GTIMES on January 21, 2026
The Home Affairs Ministry has launched an investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, abuse of authority, and misconduct at the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Academy. On Tuesday the Ministry said that immediately upon receiving a report, the administration directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Office of Professional […]
- “Work has not stopped” – Public Works Ministry refutes social media claims – Linden-Kwakwani Roadby GTIMES on January 21, 2026
The Public Works Ministry has dismissed recent social media claims alleging neglect on a section of the Linden–Kwakwani Road, clarifying that construction work is ongoing despite temporary slowdowns caused by persistent rainfall. Minister within the Public Works Ministry Madanlall Ramraj emphasised that the images circulating online do not reflect the […]






