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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Billions beneath the sea: How Guyana became America’s oil fortress in South America - Business TodayBillions beneath the sea: How Guyana became America’s oil fortress in South America  Business Today

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

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali at a Joint Press Availability - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali at a Joint Press Availability  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

US secretary of state Marco Rubio threatens Venezuela with 'aggressive action' if it attacks Guyana - Times of IndiaUS secretary of state Marco Rubio threatens Venezuela with 'aggressive action' if it attacks Guyana  Times of India

G2 Goldfields Unveils Promising New Drilling Results In Guyana - FinimizeG2 Goldfields Unveils Promising New Drilling Results In Guyana  Finimize

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

A tiny rainforest country is growing into a petrostate. A US oil company could reap the biggest rewards - CNNA tiny rainforest country is growing into a petrostate. A US oil company could reap the biggest rewards  CNN

From Chalkboards to Coding: Guyana’s Digital Leap in Education. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverFrom Chalkboards to Coding: Guyana’s Digital Leap in Education.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Attack on Guyana or Exxon would be 'bad day' for Venezuela, Rubio warns - ReutersAttack on Guyana or Exxon would be 'bad day' for Venezuela, Rubio warns  Reuters

Rubio vows stern response if Venezuela attacks Guyana - AP NewsRubio vows stern response if Venezuela attacks Guyana  AP News

Maduro Calls Rubio "Imbecile" for Threats over Guyana Dispute | Firstpost America | N18G - FirstpostMaduro Calls Rubio "Imbecile" for Threats over Guyana Dispute | Firstpost America | N18G  Firstpost

Rubio Warns Venezuela Against Attacking Guyana, Exxon - RigzoneRubio Warns Venezuela Against Attacking Guyana, Exxon  Rigzone

Guyana's Oil Exports SkyrocketAnd Europe's Refiners Love It - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comGuyana's Oil Exports SkyrocketAnd Europe's Refiners Love It  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

PM addresses the Indian Community of Guyana - pmindiaPM addresses the Indian Community of Guyana  pmindia

Rubio Vows ‘Consequences’ if Venezuela Tries Seizing Territory From Guyana - The New York TimesRubio Vows ‘Consequences’ if Venezuela Tries Seizing Territory From Guyana  The New York Times

Teaching Doctors in the World's Fastest-Growing Economy - Texila American University in Guyana - PR NewswireTeaching Doctors in the World's Fastest-Growing Economy - Texila American University in Guyana  PR Newswire

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

Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Jamaica, Guyana, and Suriname - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Jamaica, Guyana, and Suriname  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

China’s government bristles at growing ties between the US and oil-rich Guyana - AP NewsChina’s government bristles at growing ties between the US and oil-rich Guyana  AP News

Guyana is the World's Newest Petro-State - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comGuyana is the World's Newest Petro-State  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

OPINION: The Split -PNC, AFC way - Demerara Waves Online News- GuyanaOPINION: The Split -PNC, AFC way  Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

Artificial Intelligence set to enhance occupational health and safety in Guyana – Labour Minister - News Room GuyanaArtificial Intelligence set to enhance occupational health and safety in Guyana – Labour Minister  News Room Guyana

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

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 Seeks Suriname Gas Deal After Building Oil Fortune - RigzoneGuyana Seeks Suriname Gas Deal After Building Oil Fortune  Rigzone

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

Washington warns Caracas over any attack on Guyana and vows retaliation - energynews.proWashington warns Caracas over any attack on Guyana and vows retaliation  energynews.pro

PM Modi in Guyana: ’You can take Indian out of India but can’t…’ - MintPM Modi in Guyana: ’You can take Indian out of India but can’t…’  Mint

Trinidad and Tobago Joins Egypt, Pakistan, Colombia, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Guyana, New Caledonia, Macau on US Travel Advisory List to Reconsider Travel — What It Means for the Tourism Sector - Travel And Tour WorldTrinidad and Tobago Joins Egypt, Pakistan, Colombia, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Guyana, New Caledonia, Macau on US Travel Advisory List to Reconsider Travel — What It Means for the Tourism Sector  Travel And Tour World

US and Guyana sign cooperation as Rubio warns Venezuela - Upstream OnlineUS and Guyana sign cooperation as Rubio warns Venezuela  Upstream Online

Opinion | Rubio Tells Maduro: Hands Off Guyana - WSJOpinion | Rubio Tells Maduro: Hands Off Guyana  WSJ

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

GUYANA – RUBIO VENEZUELA - XpressBloggGUYANA – RUBIO VENEZUELA  XpressBlogg

?U.S. Secretary of State Rubio warns Venezuela against aggression toward oil-rich Guyana amid rising tensions - myind.net?U.S. Secretary of State Rubio warns Venezuela against aggression toward oil-rich Guyana amid rising tensions  myind.net

Green Solutions International SKN and Guyana Power & Light Launch Women in Solar Energy Training Programme - winnFmGreen Solutions International SKN and Guyana Power & Light Launch Women in Solar Energy Training Programme  winnFm

PM received by the President of Guyana in Georgetown - pmindiaPM received by the President of Guyana in Georgetown  pmindia

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

Omai reports double-digit gold in Guyana - Mining.comOmai reports double-digit gold in Guyana  Mining.com

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

Guyanese critic fails to reverse $52M judgment in favour of Mohameds - winnFmGuyanese critic fails to reverse $52M judgment in favour of Mohameds  winnFm

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

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

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

India, Guyana sign key pacts to strengthen ties - Hindustan TimesIndia, Guyana sign key pacts to strengthen ties  Hindustan Times

Partners stand firm in opposition to Guyana pulling the plug on offshore license - Offshore EnergyPartners stand firm in opposition to Guyana pulling the plug on offshore license  Offshore Energy

India and Guyana: A Strategic Partnership Driving Economic Growth and Energy Security - financialexpress.comIndia and Guyana: A Strategic Partnership Driving Economic Growth and Energy Security  financialexpress.com

Rubio warns Venezuela of the consequences of attacking Guyana: ‘It would be a very bad day for them’ - EL PAÍS EnglishRubio warns Venezuela of the consequences of attacking Guyana: ‘It would be a very bad day for them’  EL PAÍS English

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

PM conferred with The Order of Excellence of Guyana - pmindiaPM conferred with The Order of Excellence of Guyana  pmindia

Exxon group's eighth Guyana project to produce up to 1.5 bcfd of gas - ReutersExxon group's eighth Guyana project to produce up to 1.5 bcfd of gas  Reuters

Guyana President Ali praises PM Modi’s leadership - DD NewsGuyana President Ali praises PM Modi’s leadership  DD News

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

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

US vows to protect Guyana from Venezuelan aggression - WionUS vows to protect Guyana from Venezuelan aggression  Wion

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

PM addresses the Parliament of Guyana - pmindiaPM addresses the Parliament of Guyana  pmindia

Better environment: Empowering women to conserve wildlife in Guyana - fao.orgBetter environment: Empowering women to conserve wildlife in Guyana  fao.org

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

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

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

Guyana-US in joint naval exercises near American oil assets - caribbeanlife.comGuyana-US in joint naval exercises near American oil assets  caribbeanlife.com

Guyana triggers military response after Venezuelan vessel enters its waters - The GuardianGuyana triggers military response after Venezuelan vessel enters its waters  The Guardian

PM Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to visit Guyana in 5 decades, gets grand welcome - India TodayPM Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to visit Guyana in 5 decades, gets grand welcome  India Today

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

PM holds official talks with the President of Guyana - pmindiaPM holds official talks with the President of Guyana  pmindia

CERAWEEK Guyana considers plan to refine oil in US, import fuel - ReutersCERAWEEK Guyana considers plan to refine oil in US, import fuel  Reuters

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 Modi meets Caribbean leaders in Guyana, underscores deep ties that bind region with India - DD NewsPM Modi meets Caribbean leaders in Guyana, underscores deep ties that bind region with India  DD News

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

OT Stories: Tracing Our Roots In Guyana - Outlook TravellerOT Stories: Tracing Our Roots In Guyana  Outlook Traveller

Rubio warns Venezuela's attack on Guyana or Exxon could lead to 'bad day' - TRT WorldRubio warns Venezuela's attack on Guyana or Exxon could lead to 'bad day'  TRT World

Modi first Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years, signs 10 pacts to expand ties - The Indian ExpressModi first Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years, signs 10 pacts to expand ties  The Indian Express

PM Modi meets prominent West Indies cricket personalities in Guyana - The HinduPM Modi meets prominent West Indies cricket personalities in Guyana  The Hindu

‘Put Guyana on your radar,’ president tells investors - Upstream Online‘Put Guyana on your radar,’ president tells investors  Upstream Online

US top diplomat Rubio to visit Jamaica, Guyana and Suriname this week - ReutersUS top diplomat Rubio to visit Jamaica, Guyana and Suriname this week  Reuters

Guyana’s Buoyant Oil Exports Find Eager Buyers In Europe - ForbesGuyana’s Buoyant Oil Exports Find Eager Buyers In Europe  Forbes

Green Solutions International SKN and Guyana Power & Light Launch Women in Solar Energy Training Programme - SKNVibesGreen Solutions International SKN and Guyana Power & Light Launch Women in Solar Energy Training Programme  SKNVibes

PM thanks President of Guyana for his support to Ek Ped Maa ki Naam initiative - pmindiaPM thanks President of Guyana for his support to Ek Ped Maa ki Naam initiative  pmindia

PM Modi visits Guyana: Why South American nation is crucial to India - Business StandardPM Modi visits Guyana: Why South American nation is crucial to India  Business Standard

ExxonMobil Guyana to power 3rd edition of Linden Inter Schools Football Tournament - Stabroek NewsExxonMobil Guyana to power 3rd edition of Linden Inter Schools Football Tournament  Stabroek News

Narendra Modi to make ‘historic’ Guyana visit for energy talks - The GuardianNarendra Modi to make ‘historic’ Guyana visit for energy talks  The Guardian

Stepping boldly into Guyana’s aquaculture space - fao.orgStepping boldly into Guyana’s aquaculture space  fao.org

Guyana - General DebateGuyana  General Debate

Modi to visit Guyana, Nigeria next month; Visit important for ties with the Caribbean, Africa - Times of IndiaModi to visit Guyana, Nigeria next month; Visit important for ties with the Caribbean, Africa  Times of India

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

India and Guyana ties: How historical connect fuels energy partnership - FirstpostIndia and Guyana ties: How historical connect fuels energy partnership  Firstpost

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

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

Calling All Designers & Models: Be of ORIGINS Guyana Fashion Festival 2025 - News Room GuyanaCalling All Designers & Models: Be of ORIGINS Guyana Fashion Festival 2025  News Room Guyana

PM’s address to the Indian Community in Guyana - pmindiaPM’s address to the Indian Community in Guyana  pmindia

Guyana’s opposition leader open to stepping aside for consensus election candidate - Caribbean National WeeklyGuyana’s opposition leader open to stepping aside for consensus election candidate  Caribbean National Weekly

Express View on PM Modi in Guyana: Caribbean connect - The Indian ExpressExpress View on PM Modi in Guyana: Caribbean connect  The Indian Express

PM Narendra Modi Departs For 5-Day Tour Of Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana - NDTVPM Narendra Modi Departs For 5-Day Tour Of Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana  NDTV

PM Modi addresses Indians in Guyana: 'Culture, cuisine, cricket connect us' - India TodayPM Modi addresses Indians in Guyana: 'Culture, cuisine, cricket connect us'  India Today

Meet the Global Super League, a new T20 tournament of tournaments - ESPNcricinfoMeet the Global Super League, a new T20 tournament of tournaments  ESPNcricinfo

Afreximbank signs a $100 million Trade Finance Facility with JE Energy for the execution of Guyana crude oil export contracts - African Export-Import BankAfreximbank signs a $100 million Trade Finance Facility with JE Energy for the execution of Guyana crude oil export contracts  African Export-Import Bank

PM Modi highlights cultural, culinary, and cricket bonds between India and Guyana during historic visit - DD NewsPM Modi highlights cultural, culinary, and cricket bonds between India and Guyana during historic visit  DD News

Prime Minister Modi’s Historic Visit to Guyana: A New Era in Bilateral Relations - financialexpress.comPrime Minister Modi’s Historic Visit to Guyana: A New Era in Bilateral Relations  financialexpress.com

CWI sanctioned Global Super League set to launch in Guyana on November 26 - ESPNcricinfoCWI sanctioned Global Super League set to launch in Guyana on November 26  ESPNcricinfo

Rubio Vows Stern Response if Venezuela Attacks Guyana - Military.comRubio Vows Stern Response if Venezuela Attacks Guyana  Military.com