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

  • Election fraud trial adjourned to September
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

    THE election fraud trial involving several former elections officials and political figures was on Wednesday adjourned until September after the prosecution indicated that its scheduled witness was unable to testify due to an emergency. When the matter was called before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, prosecutor Darshan Ramdhani informed the court […]

  • Shaping Future Professionals: 300+ students join Region Four work-study programme
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

    MORE than 300 students across Region Four are preparing to step beyond the classroom and into professional workplaces as part of the Department of Education’s annual work-study programme, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. Held under the theme, “From Classroom to Career – Shaping Future Professionals,” the […]

  • Severe weather damages schools in Region Two – teacher injured
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

      HEAVY rainfall and strong winds have caused significant damage to several schools across Guyana, with two educational institutions in Region Two sustaining extensive structural damage and a teacher injured during the severe weather, the Ministry of Education has reported.   In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry said the adverse weather conditions […]

  • PSC condemns repeated misrepresentation of Guyana’s territory at SEOGS 2026
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

    THE Private Sector Commission (PSC) has expressed its strong objection to the display of a map depicting the New River Triangle as part of Suriname during the opening ceremony of the Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (SEOGS) 2026. While Guyana and Suriname have enjoyed longstanding economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties, and while the PSC

  • Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge collision protection system completed
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

    THE Ministry of Public Works has announced that the installation of the collision protection system at the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge was completed on June 18, 2026, by the contractor CRCCI-CRCCCL-CRBG Joint Venture. Installed around the main tower pile caps within the Demerara River, the protection system is designed to shield the bridge’s […]

  • Oil, gas chamber condemns misrepresentation of Guyana’s sovereign territory at SEOGS 2026
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

    THE President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC), Manniram Prashad, has expressed his profound concern over, and condemnation of, the display of a map at the Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (SEOGS) 2026 which depicted the New River Triangle, an integral part of the sovereign territory of the Cooperative Republic of

  • ‘Sir Mars’ murder case takes turn as accused withdraws guilty plea
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

    new trial ordered THE murder case involving well-known educator and entertainer Kirwyn Mars, popularly known as “Sir Mars,” took an unexpected turn at the High Court yesterday when the accused, Brian Richards, withdrew his guilty plea moments before sentencing, prompting the matter to be sent back for trial. Richards, a 27-year-old labourer, appeared […]

  • ‘Diplomat for a Day’ programme inspires young women to pursue careers in International Relations
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

    SEVEN young Guyanese women were given a firsthand look into the world of diplomacy and international affairs as the 2026 Diplomat for a Day Programme concluded on Wednesday with a reception marking the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. The closing event, hosted by The Imperial House (TIH) in collaboration with the High Commission of

  • GYEC condemns misrepresentation of Guyana’s territory at Suriname Energy Summit
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

    THE Guyana Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber (GYEC) has strongly condemned the depiction of Guyanese territory as part of Suriname during the opening ceremony of the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition (SEOGS) 2026, describing the incident as an unacceptable misrepresentation of Guyana’s internationally recognised borders. In a statement […]

  • Guyana Consulate in Toronto joins ACG, Queen’s College Alumni celebrations
    by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026

    STAFF of the Consulate General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in Toronto, led by Honorary Consul Mani Singh, joined the Association of Concerned Guyanese (ACG-Canada) at its much anticipated Annual Summer Picnic last Sunday at the Wildwood Park in Mississauga, Ontario. Despite the intermittent inclement weather which earlier threatened to derail the […]

  • Elderly man remanded after illegal gun, ammo found hidden in ceiling
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    An elderly man who was found in possession of an illegal firearm and matching ammunition for his “protection” over the weekend has been remanded to prison. Gordon Williams called “Monkey Harry”, 62-year-old resident of Lot 12 Perseverance, Essequibo Coast, was charged with the offences of “Possession of firearm without licence” and “Possession […]

  • Onverwagt abattoir produced over 111,000kg of beef – GLDA
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    …says debates on facility must be based on facts not speculation The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has dismissed recent social media claims about the operations of its abattoir at Onverwagt, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), describing the allegations as speculative and unsupported by evidence. In a statement on Tuesday, the GLDA said the […]

  • 3 men fined $410,000 for drunk driving, traffic offences
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    Three men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomroon-Supenaam), have been fined by Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir after pleading guilty to a series of traffic offences heard at the Anna Regina and Charity Magistrates’ Courts. Construction worker Tageraj Khemraj, 29, of Riverstown, Essequibo Coast, was charged with driving while his breath alcohol level […]

  • Linden backs waste-to-wealth initiative to reduce Blue Lake dumping
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    The Linden Municipality has thrown its support behind a waste management initiative aimed at reducing the volume of biodegradable waste being disposed of at the dumping site located at the entrance to the Blue Lake area. Waste To Wealth Caribbean and its official execution partner, Outliers Zone Caribbean, recently met with Town Clerk Lennox Gasper The […]

  • CJ backs social media age limit, cites brain development risks for children
    by GTIMES on June 24, 2026

    Citing extensive international research, Chief Justice (ag.) Navindra Singh argued that children under the age of 18 should be subject to parental oversight when using social media, noting that evidence increasingly points to the risks associated with unrestricted access to online platforms. He made these remarks on Monday during a national consultation on […]

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