| 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
- President commissions Citizens Bank’s new Bartica branchby Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
—says investment signals confidence in Region Seven’s future PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Friday commissioned the new facility now housing Citizens Bank in the township of Bartica, describing the investment as a strong vote of confidence in the future of Region Seven and Guyana’s expanding economy. Addressing the opening ceremony, the President said […]
- 11,000 Region Three houselots to be developed by end of 2027by Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
—Bypass road planned as temporary solution while four-lane highway to Parika advances THE Government is moving to develop approximately 11,000 housing lots in Region Three by the end of 2027 as it seeks to clear the growing backlog of applicants awaiting houselots in the region. This announcement was made by Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo during his
- Diamond Recreational Park to benefit over 40,000 residentsby Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
MORE than 40,000 residents of the Grove/Diamond community are expected to benefit from the newly commissioned Diamond Recreational Park, which was officially opened as part of efforts to enhance recreation, health and community engagement. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Friday, First Lady Arya Ali said the facility was a key initiative under the […]
- ‘A growing private sector means a more prosperous Guyana’ – Ashni Singhby Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
—Finance Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to business-sector growth as Development Bank to help SMEs scale, graduate into formal financial system SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on Friday assured members of the business community that the government remains committed to creating […]
- President Ali proposes national mining companyby Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
–to ‘keep wealth, opportunities in Guyanese hands’ PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has unveiled plans for the creation of a national mining company that would bring together large, medium and small-scale miners in a move aimed at ensuring Guyanese benefit more directly from the country’s mineral wealth. The proposal, announced during the commissioning […]
- Zeelugt man granted bail on cocaine-trafficking chargeby Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
A 22-year-old operator of Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, has been granted bail after being charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Gorshome Edwards of Lot 822, Zeelugt, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 19, 2026. Edwards was charged with Possession of Narcotics for the […]
- Gov’t-funded solar grid powers Whitewater Village’s developmentby Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
MORE than 3,000 residents of Whitewater Village in Region One are set to benefit from improved electricity following the government’s investment in a solar grid. The grid is powering key public facilities in the community. The renewable energy project currently supplies electricity to 20 buildings, including schools, the village health facility, churches, […]
- Region Three public outreach hailed a success as hundreds receive assistanceby Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
HUNDREDS of Region Three residents on Friday turned out at the National Track and Field Centre at Leonora, West Coast Demerara, to have long-standing concerns addressed during another public-day outreach led by Vice-president Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. The outreach saw the Vice President joined by several Cabinet ministers and representatives from government […]
- Over 90% of primary school pupils screenedby Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
– as gov’t prioritises early healthcare interventions JUST over 90 per cent of primary school pupils across Guyana have been screened under a national health initiative to identify health concerns early and improve long-term outcomes for children. The update was provided by Cardiologist and Senior Health Adviser, Dr Mahendra Carpen, during his […]
- International partnerships key to private-sector growth – GCCI Presidentby Staff Reporter on June 20, 2026
—says collaboration, strategic alliances critical to helping local companies scale, meet demands of Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy PRESIDENT of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has welcomed the newly launched joint venture between local company Dragonfly Solutions Group and Altomaxx Offshore, describing it as an […]
- Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill: “Any register of sex offenders must be public” – Pres Aliby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
…instructs that proposed Bill to be sent to Select Committee Following criticism over the proposed legislation that seeks to establish a National Sex Offender Database that would be disclosed to the public, President Dr Irfaan Ali has intervened and asked that the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill be sent to the Parliamentary Select Committee with the The […]
- Retrial begins in child sexual activity case at Berbice High Courtby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
The retrial of Krishna Tulapersaud, also known as Krishna Tulerpersaud, commenced on Wednesday before Justice Simone Morris at the Berbice High Court. Tulapersaud is indicted on two counts of sexual activity with a child family member. The first count alleges that the offence was committed during the month of February 2013, while the second count The post […]
- Canadian air cargo service to begin weekly service to Guyana this weekby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
Cargojet Airways Ltd is set to begin operations in Guyana on Friday, introducing a weekly non-scheduled air cargo service under a partnership with DHL Express USA. The development follows earlier discussions between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Cargojet executives in Canada. Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar met with representatives of DHL, […]
- Electrician fined $300,000 for trespassing on Lethem airstrip runwayby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
A 43-year-old electrician of Culvert City, Lethem, Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), has been fined $300,000 after pleading guilty to trespassing on the Lethem Aerodrome runway, in contravention of Section 83(1) of the Civil Aviation Act. Lennard Pompey appeared on Tuesday before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem […]
- Labourer slapped with armed robbery, damage to property chargesby GTIMES on June 11, 2026
Twenty-five-year-old Kumar Persaud, a labourer from Annandale New Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Tuesday charged and remanded to prison on armed robbery and damage to property charges. Persaud was arrested on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for allegedly robbing a 30-year-old man from Mon Repos, ECD, which occurred on May 27, 2026. He appeared The post […]







