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

  • GMR&SC begins registration for November 1 Clash of Champions
    by Staff Reporter on October 16, 2026

    FRESH off successfully hosting the historic Berbice Drag Racing Invasion last weekend, the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club will carry the momentum into the Clash of Champions circuit racing event. Registration for the October 31 to November 1 event, set for the South Dakota Circuit, began yesterday at the club’s Thomaslands and Albert Street

  • GBI set to fuel RBL Schools Football League with Busta
    by Staff Reporter on October 16, 2026

    Kick-off set for Sunday   DISTRIBUTORS of Busta, Fruta, and Chubby, Guyana Beverage Inc. (GBI) has partnered with Petra Organization to become the official beverage provider for the Republic Bank Schools (RBL) Football League.   The company made the announcement on Thursday at their headquarters at Diamond Housing Scheme.   Troy Mendonca, Petra […]

  • Tucker wins three silvers and one bronze
    by Staff Reporter on October 16, 2026

    IPF World Masters Powerlifting… sets new South American Squat, Deadlift and Total records GUYANA lifted off its campaign at the 2026 International Powerlifting Federation World Masters Championships in Reno, Nevada, USA in fantastic style when 74-year-old debutant Frank Tucker (93kg Masters 4 Division) not just set a new South American Squat, Deadlift and […]

  • West Indies Champions crush India to reach semifinals
    by Staff Reporter on October 16, 2026

    CMC – WEST INDIES Champions secured a crucial six-wicket victory over India Champions to book their spot in the semifinals of the World Championship of Legends. Playing at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, West Indies produced a disciplined bowling effort to restrict India to 110 for eight in 20 overs. Rayad Emrit was the best bowler

  • Our bowlers executed their plans perfectly – Paul
    by Staff Reporter on October 16, 2026

    CMC – WEST INDIES’ bowling hero in the crucial fourth T20I, Keemo Paul, has credited the team’s bowlers for their execution against India, which helped to set up a memorable 24-run win. Paul’s five-wicket haul led the way for the visitors, as India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs after captain Shai Hope’s

  • ‘The Albion ground will always hold a special place in my heart’ — Deonarine
    by Sean Devers on October 16, 2026

    FORMER Guyana and West Indies 43-year-old left-handed batter, Narsingh Deonarine, was called from his home in San Francisco, USA, to replace Windies International, Trinidadian Reyad Emrit for the 2026 International Masters (IMC) over-40 World Cup set for October 17-31. Narsingh, who played for the West Indies Legends in 2022 and West Indies Masters in […]

  • All systems in place for IMC Over-40s World Cup
    by Staff Reporter on October 16, 2026

    ALL is in place for historic hosting of the International Masters Cricket (IMC) over-40s World Cup, scheduled to begin here on Saturday.   Ravendra Madholall, Media Communications Officer for  the tournament, confirmed to Chronicle Sport that despite hiccups, the tournament is on stream to start in Guyana.   “It is going good so far, a

  • Ramdin, Thomas and Khan lead West Indies to five-wicket win over USA in final warm-up
    by Staff Reporter on October 16, 2026

    IMC O-40s World Cup   THE West Indies Masters team completed their preparations for the International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup with a five-wicket victory over the United States of America (USA) in their final warm-up match at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, on Thursday.   Captain Denesh Ramdin struck 79, Randy Thomas contributed

  • Brazilian Camara to join Haas for F1 debut in 2027
    by Staff Reporter on October 16, 2026

    (BBC) – Brazilian Rafael Camara will join the US-based Haas team for his debut Formula 1 season in 2027 THE 21-year-old, who is leading the Formula 2 championship, has been chosen after a selection process including a total of four drivers. Camara was picked over the reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Haas reserve drivers

  • GDF deployed aviation resources within minutes of receiving distress alerts from MV Barima
    by Staff Reporter on October 15, 2026

    The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) moved to mobilise aviation resources shortly after receiving an emergency alert concerning the MV Barima incident. A military helicopter was deployed to transport personnel and conduct aerial reconnaissance in search of possible survivors. Testifying before the Commission of Inquiry, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Anson Weekes […]

  • GSA graduates challenged to cut production costs, boost yields
    by GTIMES on October 15, 2026

    …high costs remain key hurdle for Guyana’s agri sector – Mustapha Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has emphasised the need to tackle the high cost of production in Guyana’s agriculture sector, noting that this issue has been identified as a key priority for local authorities. He acknowledged that despite significant Government support, the […]

  • 6 hospitals now offering free dialysis services 
    by GTIMES on October 15, 2026

    Public dialysis services are now available at six hospitals across Guyana as the Health Ministry expands access to treatment and seeks to reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for care. The services are available at Diamond Regional Hospital, Lima Regional Hospital, Bath Regional Hospital, Number 75 Regional Hospital, De Kinderen Regional […]

  • Impromptu inspections conducted at Region 8 mining camps
    by GTIMES on October 15, 2026

    The Labour and Manpower Planning Ministry conducted impromptu inspections at gold mining operations in the Potaro-Siparuni Region on Tuesday as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with occupational safety and health standards. Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith, accompanied by Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Officers and other […]

  • “This is your time” – Rodrigues to private investors on opportunity-rich Lethem
    by GTIMES on October 15, 2026

    Tourism, Industry, and Commerce Minister Susan Rodirgues has expressed surprise by the lack of private investments heading to the township of Lethem in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo), highlighting the significant opportunities that exist there for successful business ventures. “It baffles me why we don’t have more investment in Lethem. The […]

  • Guyana, US move to deepen partnership against drug trafficking, transnational crime
    by GTIMES on October 15, 2026

    Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening law enforcement cooperation with the United States (US), following a meeting with the US Embassy’s new Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) for Guyana and Suriname, Kevin Ogley. In a post on her social media page on Wednesday, […]

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