| 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
- Soesdyke-Linden Highway schools to get significant connectivity boostby Staff Reporter on August 20, 2026
–as Region Four RDC procures Starlink devices HUNDREDS of students and teachers along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are set to gain access to high-speed internet after the Regional Democratic Council of Region No. 4 (Demerara-Mahaica) procured a fleet of high-powered Starlink devices for 10 schools and the Department of Education (DOE) at Friendship. […]
- From Lima Sands to a future in medicine -Kiara Tyrell’s journey of determinationby Indrawattie Natram on August 20, 2026
FOR 17-year-old Kiara Annalisa Tyrell, living in the remote community of Sparta, Lima Sands, in Region Two was never going to determine how far she could go academically. Her recent performance at CSEC has shown that with determination, sacrifice and the right support system, distance does not have to stand in the way of success.
- Against the odds: Karishma’s 13 Grade Ones mark a journey of determinationby Staff Reporter on August 20, 2026
FOR 17-year-old Karishma Dhanoopdarie, success at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations is more than a collection of impressive grades. It is the result of years of determination, sacrifice and a refusal to allow difficult circumstances to define her future. The Anna Regina student, the daughter of Devika Ahwad and […]
- In The Diaspora on the seawall with my dogby Freddie Kissoon on August 20, 2026
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- Bygeval Secondary records 100 per cent Mathematics pass rate at CSEC among Grade 10 studentsby Staff Reporter on August 20, 2026
BYGEVAL Secondary School has recorded a historic 100 per cent pass rate in Mathematics at the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, marking a major achievement for the East Coast Demerara institution and its Grade 10 students. The school announced the achievement on Tuesday as students, teachers, parents and communities across […]
- Police probe fatal shooting at Prasville – one in custodyby Staff Reporter on August 20, 2026
A 26-YEAR-OLD miner was fatally shot during an altercation at Prasville, Wismar, Linden, on Wednesday morning, with police detaining a 29-year-old man as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing continue. Dead is Keron McDonald, of Block 22, Wismar, Linden, who was shot once to the left side of his chest at about 10:00 hrs.
- Region Three Private Sector calls for residents to support Government’s Model Villages visionby Staff Reporter on August 20, 2026
– says community responsibility must match Gov’t investment in cleaner, safer and more beautiful communities HEAD of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc), Halim Khan, has urged Guyanese to take greater responsibility for the cleanliness and appearance of their communities, saying residents must play an active role in supporting the […]
- Purple Arts workshop nurtures next generation of Guyanese theatre talentby Faith Greene on August 20, 2026
A DRAMA workshop aimed at equipping Guyana’s young people with skills in acting, playwriting and directing is giving aspiring performers an opportunity to develop their confidence while exploring issues affecting children, families and society. The annual programme, hosted by Purple Arts Productions, culminates this year in “Emerge 2026”, a showcase […]
- Outliers Zone Caribbean advances financial readiness talks with Prison Serviceby Staff Reporter on August 20, 2026
OUTLIERS Zone Caribbean is advancing discussions with the Guyana Prison Service on a proposed programme aimed at strengthening the financial preparedness and long-term financial security of correctional officers. The discussions centre on the organisation’s Operational Financial Readiness™ (OFR) Annual Licensing Programme, which seeks to position […]
- Police probe alleged firearm threat on Robb Streetby Staff Reporter on August 20, 2026
POLICE are investigating an alleged threatening behaviour incident on Robb Street, Georgetown, involving two businessmen, one of whom was arrested after a firearm was reportedly displayed during a confrontation. The incident occurred at about 10:25 hrs on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and involved a 29-year-old businessman of Grove, East Bank Demerara, and a […]
- Get certified or risk losing jobs to skilled foreign workers – AG to Guyaneseby GTIMES on August 20, 2026
…says ‘we don’t want to be dominated by foreigners’; regulations being developed Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, on Tuesday urged Guyanese to seize opportunities to gain the qualifications and certifications needed to compete in the country’s evolving economy, noting that they are increasingly competing with skilled and […]
- Vendors issued final removal notices, fence demolished as ECD road works advancesby GTIMES on August 20, 2026
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill on Tuesday issued final removal notices to vendors and ordered the demolition of a concrete fence as the government pushes to elimination obstructions to the East Coast Demerara Road Improvement Project. Edghill, along with a technical team, conducted visits at active project sites along the corridor. At one location, the […]
- 9 newborns delivered en route to hospital by Fire Service EMTsby GTIMES on August 20, 2026
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arm of the Guyana Fire Service has successfully delivered nine babies so far in 2026, including seven girls and two boys, as its Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) continue to provide pre-hospital care across the country. According to the Guyana Fire Service in a social media post on Wednesday, seven of The post 9 […]
- Pres Ali fulfils constitutional duty, begins major appointments consultation with LOOby GTIMES on August 20, 2026
In keeping with previous commitments made, President Dr Irfaan Ali is fulfilling constitutional responsibilities that require him to have meaningful consultations with the Leader of the Opposition (LOO) on key judicial appointments. During a press conference on Tuesday, Ali told reporters that Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira, […]
- Pres Ali challenges Caribbean media to master AI, take regional stories to the worldby GTIMES on August 20, 2026
…as CBU engages young creators to push regional content President Dr Irfaan Ali has challenged Caribbean media practitioners to utilise technological tools to highlight stories from across the Caribbean to the world rather than being threatened by them. He made these remarks on Tuesday evening at the opening of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s 57th […]







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