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

  • Driver jailed 3 years for narco-trafficking, fined $10.7M
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    Three years after he was charged in connection with the discovery of a quantity of ganja along the Cove and John Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), 35-year-old Claymunt Browne was on Tuesday found guilty of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Browne was on trial before Magistrate Azore at the Vigilance Magistrates’ The post […]

  • Police find large quantity of ganja during Wiruni Creek operation
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    An intelligence-led operation on Wednesday at Wiruni Creek Village, Upper Berbice River, has led to the discovery of a quantity of cannabis. Police stated that during the operation, ranks acting on information proceeded to an open savannah in the area, where searches were conducted. While searching the area, ranks discovered several large, bulky parcels […]

  • Guyana’s economic future cannot be confined within its borders – Pres Ali
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    …as GuyExpo opens at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia President Dr Irfaan Ali says that Guyana’s long-term economic development does not lie within the country’s borders alone, adding that the critical infrastructure being building out such as the various port and waterfront facilities across the country will serve as key links for regional […]

  • Over 22,000 illegal cigarettes, non-compliant electrical products seized in GNBS crackdown 
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    As part of its surveillance and monitoring activities, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has seized and destroyed a large quantity of cigarette packets as well as electrical fittings and equipment that were non-compliant with national laws and standards. These more than 22,000 products were destroyed by GNBS Inspectors on Thursday morning at […]

  • Teen arrested after attempted motorcycle robbery in Sophia
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    An 18-year-old car wash attendant from Tucville, Georgetown, was arrested after attempting to relieve a 64-year-old mechanic from Sophia, Greater Georgetown, of his motorcycle with an air pistol. The incident occurred while the victim was riding along the A-Field Access Road in Sophia, Greater Georgetown. Based on reports received, the victim was riding his […]

  • Fire incidents up 21% across Georgetown, ECD, EBD – GFS
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    …says grass, rubbish fires account for over half of all incidents The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has recorded a 21.41 per cent increase in fire incidents across Georgetown, the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara between January and October 2026, with grass and rubbish fires accounting for much of the rise. According to statistics The post Fire incidents […]

  • US developer advances major housing projects at Diamond, Ogle
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    …Ambassador Theriot, Labour Minister tour ongoing construction A United States-based real estate developer is advancing two major housing developments in Guyana, with construction activities expected to generate up to 1000 skilled and semi-skilled jobs, according to information released by the US Embassy in Guyana on its social media page. US Ambassador […]

  • Guyana’s growing prosperity must be matched by compassion – Pres Ali
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    …makes special appeal for Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle campaign President Dr Irfaan Ali has called for Guyana’s expanding economic prosperity to be matched by greater compassion for the less fortunate, stressing that national progress cannot be meaningful if those struggling to meet their basic needs are overlooked. Speaking at the launch […]

  • INTERPOL tech to help Police detect stolen passports, travel document fraud
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has received new software and equipment from the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) to improve its ability to identify lost and stolen passports and detect the misuse of travel documents at the country’s borders. The technology, the GPF said, is expected to strengthen the operational capabilities of […]

  • COP31 in Türkiye: “We need progress on all fronts” – VP Jagdeo on achieving climate targets
    by GTIMES on November 13, 2026

    Vice President (VP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday told world leaders that meeting climate goals requires progress on all fronts, emphasising that the discussion on fossil fuels should not be reduced to a simple choice between using them or not. He was at the time addressing the Antalya Leaders’ Summit at COP31 in Türkiye. The The post COP31 in Türkiye: […]

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