| 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
- Imported cattle safely, comfortably housed at Ebini facilityby Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
-GLDA rejects ‘false, misleading’ claims over welfare of animals –says they were quarantined, certified, continuously monitored by veterinarians throughout journey from Brazil THE Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) confirmed last night that the shipment of imported cattle at the centre of recent public discussion has arrived safely at its […]
- Guyana-led humanitarian aid arrives in Venezuela for earthquake victimsby Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
A Guyana-led humanitarian relief shipment for communities affected by the devastating June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has arrived safely at La Guaira Port, marking the successful delivery of a regional assistance effort spearheaded by President Dr Irfaan Ali. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud announced on his social media page that the vessel Mega Motti, […]
- South Dakota Circuit road network creates direct link to CJIAby Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
-improves access to surrounding communities GUYANA’S Ministry of Public Works, through its Special Projects Unit (SPU), has completed a major road network around the South Dakota Circuit, creating a direct link between the Soesdyke-Linden Highway and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), while simultaneously rehabilitating the racing facility to […]
- Bartica now home to Banks DIH’s seventh Demico Qik Servby Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
-Minister Rodrigues says company is a ‘symbol of local entrepreneurship, innovation, and resilience’ BANKS DIH Limited officially opened its seventh Demico Qik Serv restaurant in Bartica, marking the brand’s first branch in the historic mining town and extending its footprint further into Guyana’s regions. According to a press release, the opening […]
- Local content legislation proving critics wrongby Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
-Natural Resources Minister asserts, says law has made Guyana attractive for investors MINISTER of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat has defended Guyana’s local-content legislation, arguing that it has exceeded expectations by expanding opportunities for Guyanese, while continuing to attract foreign investment. Bharrat made this known during a recent […]
- Labour Ministry hosts National Youth Skills Forum, Expo this Wednesdayby Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
THE Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), will host the National Youth Skills Forum and Skills Search Expo 2026 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre from 09:00 hours to 16:00 hours. The event will bring together government representatives, employers, educators, training […]
- LCDS-funded eco-lodges creating jobs, supporting Mainstay/Whyaka’s community developmentby Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
RESIDENTS of the Mainstay/Whyaka Village are benefitting from employment and increased tourism through an eco-lodge initiative funded under Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). Resident Valita Fredericks told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the facility, known as the Lake View Cabins, is managed by the Village Council and has […]
- New kitchen facility transforms school feeding programme in Bashaizonby Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
THE completion of a $5 million school kitchen, funded through Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), is improving access to meals for students of Bashaizon Village in the Deep South Rupununi. The facility provides a more convenient space for food preparation and serving. It was established to support the school’s hot meal programme and replace
- Guyanese-born poet John Agard wins record third CLiPPA awardby Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
GUYANESE-BORN British poet, playwright and children’s writer John Agard has won a record third CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Poetry Award), further cementing his legacy as one of the most celebrated voices in children’s literature. Agard’s distinguished career has earned him numerous accolades, including: The Queen’s Gold Medal […]
- Police to appeal dismissal of cybercrime charges against ‘Bryan Max’by Staff Reporter on July 14, 2026
–maintains evidence capable of establishing prima facie case THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced its intention to appeal a ruling by Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore dismissing two charges against Bryan McIntosh, known as “Bryan Max,” under the Cybercrime Act No. 16 of 2018. According to a press release issued by the GPF on Monday,
- Timehri truck driver allegedly caught with gun, ammo gets bailby GTIMES on July 14, 2026
Thirty -two-year-old Mashach Campbell, a driver from Timehri North Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara (EBD), who was arrested on Saturday after being found in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition at Sherima, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), was on Monday charged with the offences. Campbell, who appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the […]
- ‘Paper Shorts’ murder probe – High Court upholds detention extension for Opposition Leader’s fmr security guardby GTIMES on July 14, 2026
Despite Justice Sunil Scarce granting an extension for Mark Richmond on Saturday to remain in custody as police intensify their investigation into the murder of Ricardo ‘Paper Shorts’ Fagundes, another application was made for his release on Monday. In a Fixed Date Application (FDA) made before Justice Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus, Richmond’s Attorney, […]
- Single Window System still facing hiccups despite improvements – Croalby GTIMES on July 14, 2026
…CH&PA reviewing long-pending applications to identify causes of delays Housing Minister Collin Croal has acknowledged that although the Single Window System continues to face some challenges, it has shown significant improvement over its earlier performance. “The local authorities now are more on board. We still have some hiccups with one or two […]
- GPF to appeal dismissal of cybercrime charges against ‘Bryan Max’by GTIMES on July 14, 2026
Days after Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore dismissed cybercrime charges against Bryan MacIntosh also called ‘Bryan Max’, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday stated that it will appeal the decision. Police indicated that on November 23, 2023, MacIntosh was charged with two cybercrime offences. The first offence was for using a computer system to […]
- School curriculum to go digital from Septemberby GTIMES on July 14, 2026
Students across Guyana will have access to the country’s full school curriculum online from September, as the Ministry of Education rolls out the next phase of the Guyana Digital School initiative aimed at improving access to quality education. The announcement was made by Education Minister Sonia Parag on Friday last during the release of the The post […]







