Guyana

Country Guyana
Capital Georgetown
Continent South America
Currency Guyanese dollar(GYD)
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish, Akawaio, Macushi, Waiwai, Arawak, Patamona, Warrau, Carib, Wapishana, Arekuna & Guyanese Creole

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Originally a Dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 Guyana had become a British possession. The abolition of slavery led to black settlement of urban areas and the importation of indentured servants from India to work the sugar plantations. This ethnocultural divide has persisted and has led to turbulent politics. Guyana achieved independence from the UK in 1966, and since then it has been ruled mostly by socialist-oriented governments. In 1992, Cheddi JAGAN was elected president in what is considered the country's first free and fair election since independence. After his death five years later, his wife, Janet JAGAN, became president but resigned in 1999 due to poor health. Her successor, Bharrat JAGDEO, was reelected in 2001 and again in 2006.

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Sixy Hetmyer, all-round Motie seal Guyana Amazon Warriors' final spot - ESPNcricinfoSixy Hetmyer, all-round Motie seal Guyana Amazon Warriors' final spot  ESPNcricinfo

Indian Parliamentary Delegation Led by Shashi Tharoor Reaches Guyana - NewsonairIndian Parliamentary Delegation Led by Shashi Tharoor Reaches Guyana  Newsonair

In Guyana, court dismisses cases alleging electoral system is unconstitutional - ConstitutionNetIn Guyana, court dismisses cases alleging electoral system is unconstitutional  ConstitutionNet

FPSO destined for ExxonMobil’s Guyana project getting titanium reinforcements - Offshore-Energy.bizFPSO destined for ExxonMobil’s Guyana project getting titanium reinforcements  Offshore-Energy.biz

Guyana’s leadership expresses unwavering support for India‘s fight against terrorism - The HinduGuyana’s leadership expresses unwavering support for India‘s fight against terrorism  The Hindu

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders, Final - Cricbuzz.comGuyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders, Final  Cricbuzz.com

Guyana oil block fight: Chevron clears $53 billion Hess deal after Paris arbitration, gains entry into Ex - The Times of IndiaGuyana oil block fight: Chevron clears $53 billion Hess deal after Paris arbitration, gains entry into Ex  The Times of India

What to Expect From Chevron's Massive Guyana Investment - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comWhat to Expect From Chevron's Massive Guyana Investment  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Global Health Crisis: Karnataka Woman Seeks Help to Bring Husband Home from Guyana - Deccan HeraldGlobal Health Crisis: Karnataka Woman Seeks Help to Bring Husband Home from Guyana  Deccan Herald

The ‘Bullet’ Pump: Modernizing Flood Management in Guyana - World BankThe ‘Bullet’ Pump: Modernizing Flood Management in Guyana  World Bank

Strohm completes first 13 TCP jumpers for ExxonMobil Guyana deepwater field - World OilStrohm completes first 13 TCP jumpers for ExxonMobil Guyana deepwater field  World Oil

Exxon CEO Congratulates Chevron After Bruising Feud Over Guyana (XOM, CVX) - Bloomberg.comExxon CEO Congratulates Chevron After Bruising Feud Over Guyana (XOM, CVX)  Bloomberg.com

Initial deepwater jumpers installed at Yellowtail Field offshore Guyana - Offshore MagazineInitial deepwater jumpers installed at Yellowtail Field offshore Guyana  Offshore Magazine

GAW vs RAR Cricket Scorecard, Final at Providence, July 18, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoGAW vs RAR Cricket Scorecard, Final at Providence, July 18, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

Govt Assistance: Karnataka Aids Repatriation of Kodava Man’s Body from Guyana - Deccan HeraldGovt Assistance: Karnataka Aids Repatriation of Kodava Man’s Body from Guyana  Deccan Herald

Amazon beat Rangpur, Amazon won by 32 runs - ESPNcricinfoAmazon beat Rangpur, Amazon won by 32 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Amazon beat Hurricanes, Amazon won by 4 wickets (with 21 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfoAmazon beat Hurricanes, Amazon won by 4 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)  ESPNcricinfo

Amazon beat Central D, Amazon won by 66 runs - ESPNcricinfoAmazon beat Central D, Amazon won by 66 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Amazon beat DC, Amazon won by 57 runs - ESPNcricinfoAmazon beat DC, Amazon won by 57 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Rangpur beat Amazon, Rangpur won by 8 runs - ESPNcricinfoRangpur beat Amazon, Rangpur won by 8 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Chevron wins Exxon battle over Guyana oilfield - The Economic TimesChevron wins Exxon battle over Guyana oilfield  The Economic Times

Guyana Amazon Warriors sign star Pakistan cricketer for CPL 2025 - Geo SuperGuyana Amazon Warriors sign star Pakistan cricketer for CPL 2025  Geo Super

Chevron completes Hess takeover after Guyana arbitration win - Upstream OnlineChevron completes Hess takeover after Guyana arbitration win  Upstream Online

ISRO delegation in Guyana, to reaffirm commitment to biodiversity conservation at global summit - IANS LIVEISRO delegation in Guyana, to reaffirm commitment to biodiversity conservation at global summit  IANS LIVE

India has several Guyana-sized energy reserves in Andamans: Hardeep Puri - ET EnergyWorldIndia has several Guyana-sized energy reserves in Andamans: Hardeep Puri  ET EnergyWorld

India close to discovering Guyana-scale oil field in Andamans: Oil Minister - BusinessLineIndia close to discovering Guyana-scale oil field in Andamans: Oil Minister  BusinessLine

S Jaishankar highlights deep India-Guyana ties during road project visit - Hindustan TimesS Jaishankar highlights deep India-Guyana ties during road project visit  Hindustan Times

Guyana Advances Toward an Integrated National Pharmacovigilance Platform - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Guyana Advances Toward an Integrated National Pharmacovigilance Platform  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Amrita Naraine – Systems Thinker & Regeneration Advocate (Guyana) - European CommissionAmrita Naraine – Systems Thinker & Regeneration Advocate (Guyana)  European Commission

From Ghana to Guyana: Is PM Modi’s Global South push India’s silent strategy to lead a new post-West world - The Economic TimesFrom Ghana to Guyana: Is PM Modi’s Global South push India’s silent strategy to lead a new post-West world  The Economic Times

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Central Districts, 4th Match - Cricbuzz.comGuyana Amazon Warriors vs Central Districts, 4th Match  Cricbuzz.com

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Dubai Capitals, 6th Match - Cricbuzz.comGuyana Amazon Warriors vs Dubai Capitals, 6th Match  Cricbuzz.com

Guyana boosts influenza preparedness through surveillance, laboratory and vaccine planning efforts - World Health Organization (WHO)Guyana boosts influenza preparedness through surveillance, laboratory and vaccine planning efforts  World Health Organization (WHO)

Karnataka government aids a grieving wife to bring back mortal remains of her husband from Guyana - The New Indian ExpressKarnataka government aids a grieving wife to bring back mortal remains of her husband from Guyana  The New Indian Express

Star Pakistan cricketer joins Guyana Amazon Warriors for CPL 2025 - Cricket PakistanStar Pakistan cricketer joins Guyana Amazon Warriors for CPL 2025  Cricket Pakistan

IATA Follows Successful Guyana CORSIA EEU Procurement Event with Second Event in Q1 - IATAIATA Follows Successful Guyana CORSIA EEU Procurement Event with Second Event in Q1  IATA

Guyana’s National Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Early Warning Systems for All - UNDRRGuyana’s National Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Early Warning Systems for All  UNDRR

Operation Sindoor outreach: Guyana backs India’s fight against terrorism - DD NewsOperation Sindoor outreach: Guyana backs India’s fight against terrorism  DD News

Chevron entry to Guyana oilfields solves company's top challenge - ReutersChevron entry to Guyana oilfields solves company's top challenge  Reuters

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Hobart Hurricanes, 9th Match - Cricbuzz.comGuyana Amazon Warriors vs Hobart Hurricanes, 9th Match  Cricbuzz.com

Espresso Diplomacy: Guyana Signs Bold Agriculture Deal With DR. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverEspresso Diplomacy: Guyana Signs Bold Agriculture Deal With DR.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Guyana Republic National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Guyana Republic National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

TERI Felicitates Guyana’s Vice President and Brazil’s Environment Minister with Sustainable Development Leadership Award at WSDS 2025 - TERITERI Felicitates Guyana’s Vice President and Brazil’s Environment Minister with Sustainable Development Leadership Award at WSDS 2025  TERI

India diversifies oil imports, secures long-term Guyana deals amid rising demand - BusinessLineIndia diversifies oil imports, secures long-term Guyana deals amid rising demand  BusinessLine

Tiny Guyana could soon become one of the world’s giant oil exporters - MintTiny Guyana could soon become one of the world’s giant oil exporters  Mint

GAW vs DC Cricket Scorecard, 6th Match at Providence, July 13, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoGAW vs DC Cricket Scorecard, 6th Match at Providence, July 13, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

More than 900 people died in Jonestown; Guyana wants to turn it into tourist attraction - The HinduMore than 900 people died in Jonestown; Guyana wants to turn it into tourist attraction  The Hindu

‘Banks guided by strict regulatory obligations’ – GABI - News Room Guyana‘Banks guided by strict regulatory obligations’ – GABI  News Room Guyana

Big Oil's Power Couple Heads to Guyana - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comBig Oil's Power Couple Heads to Guyana  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

A New Beginning: Exxon, Chevron Now Partners In Guyana - ForbesA New Beginning: Exxon, Chevron Now Partners In Guyana  Forbes

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang Presents the Letter of Credence to President Ali - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang Presents the Letter of Credence to President Ali  mfa.gov.cn

Attack On Guyana Would Be "Bad Day, Bad Week" For Venezuela: Marco Rubio - NDTVAttack On Guyana Would Be "Bad Day, Bad Week" For Venezuela: Marco Rubio  NDTV

Chevron completes Hess acquisition after defeating Exxon in dispute over Guyana oil assets - CNBCChevron completes Hess acquisition after defeating Exxon in dispute over Guyana oil assets  CNBC

India has several Guyana-sized oil reserves in Andamans, says Hardeep Puri - Hindustan TimesIndia has several Guyana-sized oil reserves in Andamans, says Hardeep Puri  Hindustan Times

Guyana set to bring new Stabroek production on stream - BNamericasGuyana set to bring new Stabroek production on stream  BNamericas

Global Gateway Health-Pharma Investment mission receives a Presidential welcome in Guyana - EEASGlobal Gateway Health-Pharma Investment mission receives a Presidential welcome in Guyana  EEAS

PM Modi arrives in Guyana on last leg of three-nation visit - The HinduPM Modi arrives in Guyana on last leg of three-nation visit  The Hindu

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders, 2nd Match - Cricbuzz.comGuyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders, 2nd Match  Cricbuzz.com

PM Modi to be conferred by Guyana, Barbados top awards - The HinduPM Modi to be conferred by Guyana, Barbados top awards  The Hindu

Guyana soldiers attacked three times in 24 hours amid tensions with Venezuela - theguardian.comGuyana soldiers attacked three times in 24 hours amid tensions with Venezuela  theguardian.com

PM Modi handed over key to Georgetown city; meets Indian diaspora in Guyana - The HinduPM Modi handed over key to Georgetown city; meets Indian diaspora in Guyana  The Hindu

High-speed Guyana: An energy superpower practically overnight - Exxon Mobil CorporationHigh-speed Guyana: An energy superpower practically overnight  Exxon Mobil Corporation

Afreximbank to Set Up $1 Billion Oil Service Financing Facility in Guyana - African Export-Import BankAfreximbank to Set Up $1 Billion Oil Service Financing Facility in Guyana  African Export-Import Bank

ExxonMobil and Chevron to do battle over $1tn oilfields in Guyana - Financial TimesExxonMobil and Chevron to do battle over $1tn oilfields in Guyana  Financial Times

Government of Guyana, Mount Sinai Health System and Hess Corporation Announce Five-Year Extension of National Healthcare Initiative - Mount SinaiGovernment of Guyana, Mount Sinai Health System and Hess Corporation Announce Five-Year Extension of National Healthcare Initiative  Mount Sinai

Opinion: Chevron won the Guyana marathon, but the next race is about to begin - Upstream OnlineOpinion: Chevron won the Guyana marathon, but the next race is about to begin  Upstream Online

Guyana assumes UN Security Council presidency for June - Anadolu AjansiGuyana assumes UN Security Council presidency for June  Anadolu Ajansi

Guyana will play a significant role in India's energy security: PM Modi - The Times of IndiaGuyana will play a significant role in India's energy security: PM Modi  The Times of India

Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years - The Times of IndiaModi becomes first Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years  The Times of India

Guyana: Why This Small South American Nation Has Become Important To India's Strategic Calculus - SwarajyamagGuyana: Why This Small South American Nation Has Become Important To India's Strategic Calculus  Swarajyamag

India close to hitting Guyana-type 2 lakh crore liter oil jackpot in Andaman that may make us $20 trillion - The Economic TimesIndia close to hitting Guyana-type 2 lakh crore liter oil jackpot in Andaman that may make us $20 trillion  The Economic Times

The game in Guyana: Why Modi visited this small Caribbean country - The Economic TimesThe game in Guyana: Why Modi visited this small Caribbean country  The Economic Times

MODEC calling the shots for new Guyana-bound FPSO destined for ExxonMobil's 7th oil & gas project - Offshore-Energy.bizMODEC calling the shots for new Guyana-bound FPSO destined for ExxonMobil's 7th oil & gas project  Offshore-Energy.biz

Was China the reason this Caribbean nation faced higher Trump tariff? - BBCWas China the reason this Caribbean nation faced higher Trump tariff?  BBC

PAHO Joins Guyana to Mark World Blood Donor Day with Renewed Commitment to Improving Access to Safe Blood Transfusion Services - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO Joins Guyana to Mark World Blood Donor Day with Renewed Commitment to Improving Access to Safe Blood Transfusion Services  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Guyana: Delays in Visitor Visas and Extensions of Stay - FragomenGuyana: Delays in Visitor Visas and Extensions of Stay  Fragomen

Can oil extraction fuel sustainable development in Guyana? Beware the resource curse. - UC Santa Cruz - NewsCan oil extraction fuel sustainable development in Guyana? Beware the resource curse.  UC Santa Cruz - News

Global Gateway Health-Pharma Investment mission receives a Presidential welcome in Guyana. - EEASGlobal Gateway Health-Pharma Investment mission receives a Presidential welcome in Guyana.  EEAS

Watch 19Labs Drones Begin Delivering Medicine in Guyana - Bloomberg.comWatch 19Labs Drones Begin Delivering Medicine in Guyana  Bloomberg.com

Government of Guyana and Afreximbank highlight opportunities under the US$1-billion oil financing facility - African Export-Import BankGovernment of Guyana and Afreximbank highlight opportunities under the US$1-billion oil financing facility  African Export-Import Bank

Better environment: Empowering women to conserve wildlife in Guyana - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBetter environment: Empowering women to conserve wildlife in Guyana  Food and Agriculture Organization

Guyana's Matthew Nandu eager to emulate idols Chanderpaul, Hope - ESPNcricinfoGuyana's Matthew Nandu eager to emulate idols Chanderpaul, Hope  ESPNcricinfo

Narendra Modi 1st Indian PM In 56 Years To Visit Guyana, Signs Key Agreements - NDTVNarendra Modi 1st Indian PM In 56 Years To Visit Guyana, Signs Key Agreements  NDTV

Panama’s expedited sanctions purge a boon for Guyana’s fraudulent registry - Lloyd's ListPanama’s expedited sanctions purge a boon for Guyana’s fraudulent registry  Lloyd's List

Stepping boldly into Guyana’s aquaculture space - Food and Agriculture OrganizationStepping boldly into Guyana’s aquaculture space  Food and Agriculture Organization

Centuries-old India-Guyana ties have a promising future - Deccan HeraldCenturies-old India-Guyana ties have a promising future  Deccan Herald

Guyana’s big boom: The inside story of Latin America’s new oil rush - Buenos Aires HeraldGuyana’s big boom: The inside story of Latin America’s new oil rush  Buenos Aires Herald

Guyana president decries Venezuela’s plan to hold elections ‘in our territory’ - theguardian.comGuyana president decries Venezuela’s plan to hold elections ‘in our territory’  theguardian.com

Hurricanes XI Squad Release for ExxonMobil Guyana Super League - Hobart HurricanesHurricanes XI Squad Release for ExxonMobil Guyana Super League  Hobart Hurricanes

ExxonMobil builds petro-state in Guyana at expense of locals - Climate Home NewsExxonMobil builds petro-state in Guyana at expense of locals  Climate Home News

India, Guyana ink 5 pacts; resolve to expand ties in diverse areas - The Economic TimesIndia, Guyana ink 5 pacts; resolve to expand ties in diverse areas  The Economic Times

115 Years of Scouting in Guyana: A Legacy of Leadership and Environmental Action - WOSM115 Years of Scouting in Guyana: A Legacy of Leadership and Environmental Action  WOSM

President Ali pledges support for African-Guyanese culture and youth - News Room GuyanaPresident Ali pledges support for African-Guyanese culture and youth  News Room Guyana

Hess Doubles Guyana Oil Output - RigzoneHess Doubles Guyana Oil Output  Rigzone

PM Narendra Modi departs from Guyana, concluding historic three-nation tour - The Economic TimesPM Narendra Modi departs from Guyana, concluding historic three-nation tour  The Economic Times

A Mini India exists in Guyana, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat' - The Economic TimesA Mini India exists in Guyana, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'  The Economic Times

Guyana, Dominica confer top awards on PM Modi - The Indian ExpressGuyana, Dominica confer top awards on PM Modi  The Indian Express

ExxonMobil builds ‘petro-state’ in Guyana, amid environmental concerns - Dialogue EarthExxonMobil builds ‘petro-state’ in Guyana, amid environmental concerns  Dialogue Earth

Guyana project overview - Exxon Mobil CorporationGuyana project overview  Exxon Mobil Corporation

What Is the Significance of Venezuela’s Naval Incursion into Guyana? - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesWhat Is the Significance of Venezuela’s Naval Incursion into Guyana?  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies