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
- ‘Mud fest’ imminent as competition heats up for ‘mediocre’ PNC leaderby Staff Reporter on March 29, 2024
–Dr Jagdeo says AS the People’s National Congress-Reform (PNC-R) continues on a political rollercoaster, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has said that based on the current showings, there is going to be “a mud fest”. Dr. Jagdeo, during a press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, highlighted that the […]
- Listen and watch President Ali as he shapes his legacyby Freddie Kissoon on March 29, 2024
PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali was interviewed on the BBC programme, Hardtalk, during the host’s visit to Guyana this week. It was a fine display of Third World (TW) assertion of its own developmental path by a rising star in the Global South, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of Guyana. His delivery reminds those like me who went
- From Caribbean to Gaza: Unity, festivals, and the quest for lasting peaceby Staff Reporter on March 29, 2024
Dear Editor, AFTER a series of failed attempts, a fragile ceasefire was finally brokered on March 25, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This breakthrough, reached despite the United States vetoing the first three proposals and Russia and China the fourth, represents a delicate step towards peace. However, it’s crucial to recognise that this ceasefire
- Hot Cross Bunsby Staff Reporter on March 29, 2024
GOOD Friday is a significant day in the Christian calendar: it marks the crucifixion of Jesus and His death at Calvary. This holiday is celebrated on the Friday before the much anticipated Easter Monday when families and friends gather in green spaces to picnic, relax and fly kites. In Guyana, Good Friday is one of
- ‘Miss Digicel Rupununi Ranchers’ Rodeo’ crown up for grabsby Staff Reporter on March 29, 2024
SEVEN beautiful young women from the Rupununi in Region Nine, will compete for the crown in this year’s ‘Miss Digicel Rupununi Ranchers’ Rodeo’ pageant, a feature of the annual rodeo in Lethem which has come to be one of the most exciting events in this part of the country. “These are young women who are
- Musician releases new ‘First Lady’ music video to honour single-parent ‘mom’by Staff Reporter on March 29, 2024
LOCAL musician Andrew Lamaison, known as ‘One Dan,’ cannot help but reflect on the sacrifices made by his mother, Carol Munroe, to raise him and his 11 siblings as a single parent. To show just how much he values her sacrifices, he has dedicated his latest music video exclusively to her. Titled “First Lady,” it
- Titanic ‘door’ prop that kept Rose alive sells for $718,750by Staff Reporter on March 29, 2024
THE floating piece of wood that kept Titanic’s Rose alive has been sold for $718,750 (£569,739) at auction. Ever since the release of the 1997 film, fans have wondered whether the panel was big enough to fit her love interest Jack as well, saving him from an icy death. The listing noted the prop “has
- Suku, Buju Banton team upby Staff Reporter on March 29, 2024
POPULAR dancehall producer, Suku, has high hopes that his latest project — a track by Buju Banton titled Progress — will become an anthem among listeners worldwide. “Well, the song is about elevating yourself and eluding oneself from poverty. It’s not endorsing non-progressive people, wrongdoings, nor earning a living the illegal way. It’s about […]
- Jamaican American writer, 11, to launch animated movieby Staff Reporter on March 29, 2024
ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Jamaican American writer, Nia Blackwood, is gearing up to release an animated movie called The Party Crew. “I envisioned a vibrant animated adaptation that would bring my characters to life in thrilling new ways. With the support of my family, my imagination started to come to life and I expect that people all around
- Bruce Melodie and Shaggy enter multiple Billboard chartsby Staff Reporter on March 29, 2024
INTERNATIONAL recording artiste, Shaggy, enters Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs and World Digital Song Sales charts for the first time in his career. His collaboration When She’s Around (Funga Macho) with multi-award winning Rwandan recording artiste, Bruce Melodie, débuts at #20 and #8 respectively. The song, which was released last October via S-Curve […]
- Fisherman nabbed with guns, ammo at Whimby GTIMES on March 29, 2024
A 38-year-old fisherman of Whim Village on the Corentyne Coast in East Berbice (Region Six) has been arrested after police found him with two 12-gauge, single-barrel shotguns which reportedly had their serial numbers filed off, and five live cartridges in his possession. The Police have said that, acting on intelligence received, several ranks proceeded to […]
- ‘Utter ignorance’ – RPA on EPA’s call for rice farmers to stop burning fieldsby GTIMES on March 29, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered rice farmers to desist from burning their fields – a crucial practice in the cultivation of this important crop – is grounded in ignorance, says President of the Rice Producers Association (RPA), Leakha Rambrich. The burning of rice fields is a crucial aspect of rice cultivation. It is The post […]
- Man chops reputed wife after threatened with evictionby GTIMES on March 29, 2024
Overseas-based Guyanese Deomattie Rampersaud of Highbury Village, East Bank Berbice (Region Six: East Berbice-Corentyne) is now a patient of the New Amsterdam Hospital after being chopped several times by her reputed husband during a heated argument over her being on her cellular phone in conversation with a male friend. Based on reports received, on […]
- Environmental sustainability must be at the forefront of tourism efforts – PM Phillipsby GTIMES on March 29, 2024
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips emphasised that Guyana’s ambition to become a tourism hub must prioritise environmental sustainability. The Prime minister was at the time delivering the feature address at the launching of the 2024 edition of the ‘Explore Guyana’ magazine, at the Herdmanston Lodge on Wednesday. He pointed out that […]
- “Gunbutt” shot by armed men who took advantage of stepsonby GTIMES on March 29, 2024
An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident involving 41-year-old Calvin Johnson, called “Gunbutt”, of East Ruimveldt Trench Road in Georgetown. That incident reportedly occurred at about 20:30h on Wednesday, and involved five men, two of whom were armed with handguns. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was in the […]