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

  • Could Uefa go to war with Infantino?
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

    UEFA laid down new battle lines on Tuesday, when voicing strong opposition to the Balogun decision. European football’s governing body said Fifa had “crossed a red line” and described it as an “unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision”. But this was not the first time Uefa has crossed swords with Fifa. In May 2025, Uefa President

  • I don’t want it to be my last World Cup: Nat Sciver-Brunt
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

    ENGLAND captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hoped Sunday’s World Cup final defeat to Australia at Lord’s will not mark her final appearance at a World Cup, even as she reflected on an emotional end to England’s campaign. Australia claimed their seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title, outclassing an England side that had shown significant improvement under […]

  • An incredible night when England’s heroes were made
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

    ENCLAND’S players dropped to their knees in sheer elation and exhaustion at the end of a performance fit for heroes as Mexico’s great fortress of the Azteca was breached. On a spine-tingling night of drama, emotion and pure theatre in one of sport’s most atmospheric arenas, England delivered one of their great World Cup victories.

  • Pryce, Thompson-Herah credit Francis for successful careers
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

    KINGSTON, Jamaica, , (CMC) – Two of the world’s best female sprinters, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah have praised former coach Stephen Francis for his role in shaping their careers. Francis, a world-renowned coach and co-founder and former head coach of the MVP Track & Field Club, passed away on Saturday at the age of

  • Greaves’ marathon innings of 180 leaves final Test headed for draw
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

    …Shai Hope hits first Test century in the Caribbean ST JOHN’S, Antigua, ( CMC) – Justin Greaves defied Sri Lanka’s bowling attack for over eight hours to leave the second Test likely to end in a draw heading into today’s final day. Greaves’ knock of 180 off 325 balls sucked the life out of any

  • ICC plans to widen DRS supplier base
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

      THE International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to introduce a DRS certification system and explore the possibility of accrediting more vendors capable of supplying cost-effective Decision Review System (DRS) technology. The proposal is among the agenda items for the Annual Conference in Edinburgh, where the world governing body is also expected to grant […]

  • India squad for Zimbabwe T20Is: Samson excluded; Rinku, Mayank return
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

    INDIA have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe starting on July 23 in Harare. The squad features several changes from the one currently competing against England. Sanju Samson, whose poor run of form has continued, has been omitted. Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh

  • Legendary coach Stephen Francis passes away after brief illness
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

    KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – Legendary Jamaican track and field coach Vincent Stephen Francis has died following a brief illness. Francis, the co-founder and head coach of MVP Track & Field Club, passed away on Saturday, one day after celebrating his 64th birthday. He had been battling health issues in recent months, with the club confirming

  • Neymar says Brazil career over after Norway defeat
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

    AN emotional Neymar said his international career for Brazil was “over” after his side’s 2-1 defeat by Norway at the World Cup. The 34-year-old came on as a 67th-minute substitute in the last-16 tie but his late penalty was nothing more than a consolation. “I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started here, I

  • No West Indian named in ICC Team of the Tournament
    by Staff Reporter on July 7, 2026

    LONDON, England, (CMC) – Despite reaching the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, no player from the West Indies Women’s team was selected in the Team of the Tournament. Four players from Australia Women’s champion side along with two players from losing finalists England Women dominate the 12-member team announced by the ICC

  • UG reopens applications for 2026/2027 academic year
    by GTIMES on July 6, 2026

    The University of Guyana (UG) will reopen applications for selected degree, diploma and certificate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year from July 8 to August 17, giving prospective students another opportunity to secure admission. The second application period follows the University’s initial admissions window, which ran from March 30 to May 9, […]

  • Patrons applaud fashion festival for showcasing Guyanese creativity
    by GTIMES on July 6, 2026

    Patrons attending the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival are commending the event for celebrating local fashion, culture and entrepreneurship while providing a valuable platform for Guyanese designers and artisans to showcase their talent. Hosted at the Railway Courtyard, the three-day festival has drawn scores of visitors eager to explore locally made […]

  • Research, preparation key for Guyanese businesses to capitalise on O&G opportunities – Tucker
    by GTIMES on July 6, 2026

    Local business Executive, Timothy Tucker, has said that there are a number of opportunities for Guyanese companies to tap into especially in the burgeoning oil and gas sector but this requires commitment and lots of research. Tucker, a prominent Guyanese businessman and former President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), was at The […]

  • Dave’s West Indian Florist & Groceries backs West Indians Over-60s for World Cup
    by GTIMES on July 5, 2026

    Dave’s West Indian Florist & Groceries has joined the West Indies Over-60s Cricket Team as a kit sponsor for the IMC Over-60s Cricket World Cup, which will be played in Canada from August 9 to 23, 2026. The sponsorship was announced by the Cricket West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA), which said the support will assist The post Dave’s West […]

  • Keisha Gibbons wins GuyOil’s 50th Anniversary Jingle Contest 
    by GTIMES on July 5, 2026

    Keisha Gibbons emerged as the first-place winner of the Guyana Oil Company Limited (GuyOil) 50th Anniversary Jingle Competition. GuyOil recognised the outstanding creativity and musical talent of the first, second and third place winners of its 50th Anniversary Jingle Competition during a prize presentation ceremony held at its Head Office Boardroom in […]

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