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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MODEC secures ExxonMobil contract for Hammerhead FPSO in Guyana - World OilMODEC secures ExxonMobil contract for Hammerhead FPSO in Guyana  World Oil

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Modec secures deal for ExxonMobil FPSO in Guyana - Splash247Modec secures deal for ExxonMobil FPSO in Guyana  Splash247

Rubio visits Guyana as part of his Caribbean tour to promote energy independence and curb migration - The HinduRubio visits Guyana as part of his Caribbean tour to promote energy independence and curb migration  The Hindu

ExxonMobil OKs MODEC for Guyana Hammerhead FPSO FEED - SPEExxonMobil OKs MODEC for Guyana Hammerhead FPSO FEED  SPE

Guyana's Permaul and Anderson fined for 'changing the condition of the ball' - ESPNcricinfoGuyana's Permaul and Anderson fined for 'changing the condition of the ball'  ESPNcricinfo

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Guyana players receive heavy fines for ball-tampering during West Indies Championship - WisdenGuyana players receive heavy fines for ball-tampering during West Indies Championship  Wisden

Exxon consortium to begin installation of floating oil facility in Guyana - ReutersExxon consortium to begin installation of floating oil facility in Guyana  Reuters

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

MODEC gets provisional contract for Hammerhead FPSO offshore Guyana - Offshore MagazineMODEC gets provisional contract for Hammerhead FPSO offshore Guyana  Offshore Magazine

List of Outcomes : State Visit of PM to Guyana (November 19-21, 2024) - PM IndiaList of Outcomes : State Visit of PM to Guyana (November 19-21, 2024)  PM India

BBC World Questions arrives in Guyana - BBCBBC World Questions arrives in Guyana  BBC

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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

PM received by the President of Guyana in Georgetown - PM IndiaPM received by the President of Guyana in Georgetown  PM India

Guyana: 11-year-old found dead in hotel pool after ‘kidnapping’ claim sparks outrage - WICNews.comGuyana: 11-year-old found dead in hotel pool after ‘kidnapping’ claim sparks outrage  WICNews.com

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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

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PM addresses the Parliament of Guyana - PM IndiaPM addresses the Parliament of Guyana  PM India

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

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New Annai District Hospital Commissioned - News Room GuyanaNew Annai District Hospital Commissioned  News Room Guyana

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Guyana's Q1 oil output rises 3% yr/yr to 631,000 bpd - marketscreener.comGuyana's Q1 oil output rises 3% yr/yr to 631,000 bpd  marketscreener.com

ExxonMobil builds ‘petro-state’ in Guyana, amid warnings of environmental disaster - InfoAmazoniaExxonMobil builds ‘petro-state’ in Guyana, amid warnings of environmental disaster  InfoAmazonia

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PM Modi Visits Guyana, Aims To Strengthen Cultural Ties, Energy Links - NDTVPM Modi Visits Guyana, Aims To Strengthen Cultural Ties, Energy Links  NDTV

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Guyana - General DebateGuyana  General Debate

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UNICEF Guyana and Suriname Representative - UnicefUNICEF Guyana and Suriname Representative  Unicef

PM Modi meets Caribbean leaders in Guyana, discusses bilateral partnership - India TodayPM Modi meets Caribbean leaders in Guyana, discusses bilateral partnership  India Today

Rubio warns Venezuela of force if it attacks oil-rich Guyana - France 24Rubio warns Venezuela of force if it attacks oil-rich Guyana  France 24

India-Guyana ties set to receive a boost as Prime Minister Modi arrives in Georgetown on two-day state visit - India News NetworkIndia-Guyana ties set to receive a boost as Prime Minister Modi arrives in Georgetown on two-day state visit  India News Network