| 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
- Guyana, Belize sign MoUs to strengthen collaboration in education, tourism, securityby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
THE Governments of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and Belize have reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and shared Caribbean values through the conclusion of a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation across key areas of mutual interest. These agreements reflect the shared commitment of both governments to […]
- Fair system of trade necessary to support investments in food securityby Naomi Parris on February 3, 2026
–President Ali says, points to Guyana, Belize’s capacity to support region once bureaucracy, artificial barriers are addressed GUYANA and Belize have an increasingly important role to play in building a food-secure region, President, Dr Irfaan Ali has said. Climate change is severely affecting coastlines, food systems and water security, and this is […]
- Every Guyanese will benefit from Budget 2026 –Minister Edghill saysby Trina Williams on February 3, 2026
IN a fiery response to opposition parliamentarians during day one of the budget debate, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill defended the far-reaching benefits of the $1.558 trillion fiscal plan. The budget caters to the upliftment of Guyanese families, the ordinary farmer, children, small businesses and vulnerable groups, as well as makes […]
- ‘Budget 2026 firmly grounded in the realities of the people’by Naomi Parris on February 3, 2026
–Parag defends massive gains in education sector, lambastes WIN MP for criticising GOAL programme which he benefited from MOUNTING a fiery rebuttal to opposition parliamentarians in defence of the investments and policies outlined in Budget 2026 for the education sector, Subject Minister Sonia Parag, on Monday, said the People’s Progressive Party/Civic […]
- Budget 2026 expands social services, support to vulnerable groups –Minister Persaud saysby Trina Williams on February 3, 2026
FOR the first time in the Caribbean, Guyana will introduce a Gender Empowerment and Equality Seal, and Budget 2026 sets the pace for this, along with other social programmes, including skills training for persons living with disabilities (PWDs), expanded support for vulnerable children and families, and senior citizens wellness hubs. While encouraging the […]
- WIN parliamentarian wants more oversight, transparency in mining, while leader faces gold-smuggling chargesby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
WE Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. Andre Lewis, kicked off Monday’s budget debates by demanding more regulations within the mining sector, even as the leader of his party, U.S.-indicted Azruddin Mohamed, currently faces extradition proceedings on a number of charges, including gold smuggling. Dr Lewis, while reading his debate […]
- Guyana to attend 2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Fijiby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
FIJI is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys general, including officials from Guyana to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from 9 to 12 February 2026. The meeting takes place at a time when the rule of law is steadily declining around the world. Over the three days, law
- Guyana, Belize to jointly facilitate private sector investments in refined sugarby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
BELIZE and Guyana are moving to deepen cooperation in the sugar industry, Belize Prime Minister John Briceño said on Monday during a sitting of the Belizean National Assembly attended by Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali. Reflecting on a shared history shaped by sugar production and colonial development, Prime Minister Briceño said the time has come
- Media access to National Assembly expanded to seven under 13th Parliament –Speaker saysby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, clarified on Monday that access for media to the National Assembly has increased, not decreased, during the 13th Parliament, allowing more private media representatives inside the chamber during sittings. Speaking on the first day of the 2026 Budget debate, the Speaker explained that arrangements agreed to […]
- THAG mourns death of eco-tourism advocate Leon ‘Rasta’ Bairdby Staff Reporter on February 3, 2026
– calls for full investigation THE Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic and untimely death of Leon “Rasta” Baird, a respected figure in Guyana’s eco-tourism sector, extending condolences to his family, colleagues at Wichabai Ranch, and communities across the South Rupununi. In a […]
- Guyanese businesses urged to prepare for volatile global trading environmentby GTIMES on February 2, 2026
Guyanese businesses were on Thursday urged to prepare for a more uncertain and competitive global trading environment as geopolitical tensions, economic shifts and technological changes continue to reshape international commerce. The call was made at ‘Global Trade 2026: Challenges and Opportunities’, a one-day luncheon forum hosted by the World Trade […]
- Wichabai Ranch urges zero tolerance for Rupununi rustling following violent death of ‘Rasta’by GTIMES on February 2, 2026
Wichabai Ranch has issued a strong call urging authorities to enforce zero tolerance for cattle rustling in the Rupununi. The call comes after the gruesome murder of the region’s well-known guide, Leon Baird, widely suspected to be at the hands of cattle rustlers. In an official statement on Sunday, the ranch said it is “grieving The post Wichabai […]
- Post Titleby GTIMES on February 2, 2026
– as Humanitarian Mission Guyana empowers thousands through skills but sees significant absence of male participants For more than two decades, the quiet work of Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc. has been reshaping lives across Region Six and beyond, moving hundreds of families away from dependency and toward independence through practical skills, […]
- Improved lighting, landscaping, pavements for city avenuesby GTIMES on February 2, 2026
– as Govt moves to restore “The Garden City” Government has identified other avenues in the city for enhancement works similar to the transformation of the Main Street Avenue in Georgetown. According to the Ministry of Public Works, the iconic Carmichael Street and Waterloo Street avenues will undergo significant landscaping, improved lighting, and […]
- GCAA Director General hails aviation growth, youth focus under Budget 2026by GTIMES on February 2, 2026
The Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Captain Egbert Field, has described the current period as a defining moment for Guyana’s aviation industry, citing exponential growth, expanding airline activity and a people-first approach under Budget 2026. Speaking from more than five decades of experience in the field, the Director […]







