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

  • ‘Principled, pragmatic, and responsive’
    by Naomi Parris on June 19, 2026

    –Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett outlines vision for proactive dialogue, enhanced support, global leadership in bid for UN Secretary General post GUYANA’S Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has unveiled a reform-focused vision in her bid to become the next UN Secretary-General, warning that while the organisation […]

  • PM joins EU Ambassador at pizza-making competition, cultural event
    by Staff Reporter on June 19, 2026
  • Guyana unveils first national drainage strategy to tackle climate threats
    by Naomi Parris on June 19, 2026

    -US$500,000 plan outlines blueprint for modern, data-driven drainage network, efficient water management AGRICULTURE Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has announced that Guyana’s first national drainage and irrigation strategy will underpin significant public investments in modern, climate-resilient infrastructure and digital systems across the country.   […]

  • Education stakeholders discuss social media’s impact on children
    by Shaniya Harding on June 19, 2026

    -consultation forms part of national effort to create safer online spaces   EDUCATORS from across Guyana on Wednesday called for stronger measures to address the growing impact of social media on children, as the Ministry of Education hosted a stakeholder consultation as part of the national discussions on “Social Media and its Consequential Effects on

  • Sobbing ‘Iswe Boss’ gets 25 years for killing girlfriend, burying body in shallow grave
    by Staff Reporter on June 19, 2026

    -apologises to victim’s relatives, nation   TWENTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD Shaquan Alleyne, called “Iswe Boss” and “Iswe,” broke down in tears on Thursday as he was sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment for the 2021 murder of his girlfriend, 21-year-old Shonnette Dover.   Her body was discovered buried in a shallow grave behind Alleyne’s home at Wismar, […]

  • Authorities closely monitoring Kwakwani floods
    by Staff Reporter on June 19, 2026

    Authorities closely monitoring Kwakwani floods -water levels expected to recede soon, Minister Mustapha says   AGRICULTURE Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has assured that floodwaters in Kwakwani are expected to recede in the coming days, as authorities continue to monitor changing weather patterns.   Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle on the sidelines of an […]

  • 17 pounds of cannabis found during Bladen Hall operation
    by Staff Reporter on June 19, 2026

    FOUR persons are in police custody after more than 17 pounds of suspected cannabis were discovered during an intelligence-led operation at the Bladen Hall Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara. Police said the operation was conducted between 19:45 hrs and 20:20 hrs on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. During the exercise, ranks contacted four occupants at a

  • New canned Banks Beer, GT Beer aim to expand reach, consumer convenience -company’s brew master says
    by Staff Reporter on June 19, 2026

    BANKS DIH Limited, on Thursday, officially launched Banks Beer and GT Beer in cans, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to modernise its operations and respond to changing consumer preferences.   The introduction of the new canned products provides consumers with a more convenient and portable packaging option, while […]

  • One arrested over cannabis, cocaine found during police operation at Providence
    by Staff Reporter on June 19, 2026

    POLICE are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis and cocaine, which was found on Thursday, June 18, 2026, about 12:00hrs, during an operation conducted on Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara.   During the exercise, ranks stopped a motor van which was occupied by a driver and three other persons, police said,

  • Mainstay/Whyaka residents’ determination to serve leads them to career in firefighting
    by Staff Reporter on June 19, 2026

    THE village of Mainstay/Whyaka Village on the Essequibo Coast is celebrating the achievement of two of its sons, Anderson Williams and Ovid Baird, who recently graduated as firefighters and joined the Guyana Fire Service. Their success reflects determination, hard work, and a deep commitment to serving their country and communities.   Ovid Baird grew up

  • Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill: “Any register of sex offenders must be public” – Pres Ali
    by 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 Court
    by 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 week
    by 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 runway
    by 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 charges
    by 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 […]

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