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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Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDBG) Announce US$1 Billion Financing for Development Projects in Suriname and Guyana - isdb.orgIslamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDBG) Announce US$1 Billion Financing for Development Projects in Suriname and Guyana  isdb.org

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GIEWS Country Brief: The Co-operative Republic of Guyana 30-October-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: The Co-operative Republic of Guyana 30-October-2025  ReliefWeb

Indian Parliamentary Delegation Led by Shashi Tharoor Reaches Guyana - News On AIRIndian Parliamentary Delegation Led by Shashi Tharoor Reaches Guyana  News On AIR

IP University to open campus in Guyana - Times of IndiaIP University to open campus in Guyana  Times of India

U.S. corruption indictment of billionaire politician won't block him from Guyana's parliament - The HinduU.S. corruption indictment of billionaire politician won't block him from Guyana's parliament  The Hindu

DOF Extends Guyana Contracts for Two Offshore Vessels - Energy Capital & PowerDOF Extends Guyana Contracts for Two Offshore Vessels  Energy Capital & Power

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

Islamic Development Bank and IDB Group Announce $1 Billion Financing for Development in Suriname and Guyana - BNamericasIslamic Development Bank and IDB Group Announce $1 Billion Financing for Development in Suriname and Guyana  BNamericas

G Mining starts construction of Oko West gold project in Guyana - Mining TechnologyG Mining starts construction of Oko West gold project in Guyana  Mining Technology

POLITICS OF RESIGNATION - xpressblogg.comPOLITICS OF RESIGNATION  xpressblogg.com

Updated ALARM Training Strengthens Emergency Obstetric Care in Guyana - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Updated ALARM Training Strengthens Emergency Obstetric Care in Guyana  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Government unhappy with Guyana’s ranking in latest Rule of Law Index Report - newssourcegy.comGovernment unhappy with Guyana’s ranking in latest Rule of Law Index Report  newssourcegy.com

India Turns to Guyana for 4 Million Barrels of Exxon Oil - Yahoo FinanceIndia Turns to Guyana for 4 Million Barrels of Exxon Oil  Yahoo Finance

In the Guyana Shield, the fight against deforestation is not ambitious enough - MongabayIn the Guyana Shield, the fight against deforestation is not ambitious enough  Mongabay

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 and Suriname to benefit from US$1 Billion in development funding from Islamic Development Bank and IDB - newssourcegy.comGuyana and Suriname to benefit from US$1 Billion in development funding from Islamic Development Bank and IDB  newssourcegy.com

Lord Hanuman’s 16-feet tall statue installed in Guyana’s Sparta - News On AIRLord Hanuman’s 16-feet tall statue installed in Guyana’s Sparta  News On AIR

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

ExxonMobil Guyana expands capacity with seventh offshore development - Exxon Mobil CorporationExxonMobil Guyana expands capacity with seventh offshore development  Exxon Mobil Corporation

Guyana - Welcome to the United NationsGuyana  Welcome to the United Nations

'GSL not in competition with other T20 leagues but a partnership': Guyana President - Times of India'GSL not in competition with other T20 leagues but a partnership': Guyana President  Times of India

Guyana Gains French Support Amid U.S. Pressure on Venezuela - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comGuyana Gains French Support Amid U.S. Pressure on Venezuela  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Guyana Launches National Campaign on Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancies During Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Week 2025 - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Guyana Launches National Campaign on Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancies During Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Week 2025  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Recent Match Report - Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Central Districts, Global Super League 2025, 4th Match | ESPN.in - ESPN IndiaRecent Match Report - Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Central Districts, Global Super League 2025, 4th Match | ESPN.in  ESPN India

G Mining greenlights $973M Guyana gold mine - Mining.comG Mining greenlights $973M Guyana gold mine  Mining.com

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

Competitive elections and peaceful voting, yet undue advantage of incumbency and legal gaps created uneven playing field - EEASCompetitive elections and peaceful voting, yet undue advantage of incumbency and legal gaps created uneven playing field  EEAS

Women's CPL to be held in Guyana from September 6 to 17 - ESPNcricinfoWomen's CPL to be held in Guyana from September 6 to 17  ESPNcricinfo

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

Saipem: milestone achieved in the development of the Yellowtail project in Guyana - SaipemSaipem: milestone achieved in the development of the Yellowtail project in Guyana  Saipem

Author Stella Odie-Ali’s New Book, "Reflections: A Guyanese Story," Tells Her Powerful Life Story in an Engaging and Own Conversational Style - PR.comAuthor Stella Odie-Ali’s New Book, "Reflections: A Guyanese Story," Tells Her Powerful Life Story in an Engaging and Own Conversational Style  PR.com

Hardeep Puri sees potentially 'several' Guyana-like oil and gas discoveries in India on the horizon - MoneycontrolHardeep Puri sees potentially 'several' Guyana-like oil and gas discoveries in India on the horizon  Moneycontrol

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

Guyana: following President Ali’s re-election, RSF calls for a reset of government’s relationship with the media - Reporters sans frontièresGuyana: following President Ali’s re-election, RSF calls for a reset of government’s relationship with the media  Reporters sans frontières

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

China-built New Demerara River Bridge emerges as symbol of Guyana's modernization - Global TimesChina-built New Demerara River Bridge emerges as symbol of Guyana's modernization  Global Times

Guyana’s president wins another term in election watched keenly by Venezuela and US - The ConversationGuyana’s president wins another term in election watched keenly by Venezuela and US  The Conversation

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

Trinbago Knight Riders beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 3 wkts (12b rem) - Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders, Caribbean Premier League 2025, Final Match Summary, Report - ESPNTrinbago Knight Riders beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 3 wkts (12b rem) - Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders, Caribbean Premier League 2025, Final Match Summary, Report  ESPN

Guyana's parliament would not provide immunity to opposition leader Mohamed, VP says - ReutersGuyana's parliament would not provide immunity to opposition leader Mohamed, VP says  Reuters

Tiny Guyana could soon become one of the world’s giant oil exporters - livemint.comTiny Guyana could soon become one of the world’s giant oil exporters  livemint.com

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

The most venomous snake of Guyana’s Amazon rainforest - BBCThe most venomous snake of Guyana’s Amazon rainforest  BBC

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang Meets with H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang Meets with H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali  fmprc.gov.cn

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

Seales and Jangoo star as Falcons enter CPL 2025 playoffs - ESPNSeales and Jangoo star as Falcons enter CPL 2025 playoffs  ESPN

Guyana not taking any gas development off the table, vice president says - ReutersGuyana not taking any gas development off the table, vice president says  Reuters

Tahir, Hope and Hetmyer combine to make it two in two for Amazon Warriors - ESPNTahir, Hope and Hetmyer combine to make it two in two for Amazon Warriors  ESPN

CPL 2025 results: Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Saint Lucia Kings to reach third successive final - BBCCPL 2025 results: Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Saint Lucia Kings to reach third successive final  BBC

Tahir, Pretorius, Wiese give Guyana Amazon Warriors massive win - ESPNTahir, Pretorius, Wiese give Guyana Amazon Warriors massive win  ESPN

Saipem reinforces Guyana ties with $500 million job on ExxonMobil’s seventh oil project - Offshore EnergySaipem reinforces Guyana ties with $500 million job on ExxonMobil’s seventh oil project  Offshore Energy

Sixy Hetmyer, all-round Motie seal Guyana Amazon Warriors' final spot - ESPNSixy Hetmyer, all-round Motie seal Guyana Amazon Warriors' final spot  ESPN

Guyana's ruling party PPP has hearty lead in general election vote tally - ReutersGuyana's ruling party PPP has hearty lead in general election vote tally  Reuters

Global Super League 2025: Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Rangpur Riders in final played in Providence, Guyana. - BBCGlobal Super League 2025: Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Rangpur Riders in final played in Providence, Guyana.  BBC

Gov’t stocking up on spy gears - Demerara Waves Online News- GuyanaGov’t stocking up on spy gears  Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

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

ExxonMobil starts production at Yellowtail in Guyana - Exxon Mobil CorporationExxonMobil starts production at Yellowtail in Guyana  Exxon Mobil Corporation

ExxonMobil Guyana Begins Production at Fourth Offshore Guyana Project - Exxon Mobil CorporationExxonMobil Guyana Begins Production at Fourth Offshore Guyana Project  Exxon Mobil Corporation

Ashoka Buildcon secures $67 million road project in Guyana - CNBC TV18Ashoka Buildcon secures $67 million road project in Guyana  CNBC TV18

Interview: Guyana's president deems China an important partner in national development - XinhuaInterview: Guyana's president deems China an important partner in national development  Xinhua

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)

Guyana’s president claims victory in election held amid newfound oil riches - The GuardianGuyana’s president claims victory in election held amid newfound oil riches  The Guardian

Guyanese mining businessmen could be extradited to US, attorney general says - ReutersGuyanese mining businessmen could be extradited to US, attorney general says  Reuters

Guyana found huge oil reserves 10 years ago, so why are most people still poor? - The GuardianGuyana found huge oil reserves 10 years ago, so why are most people still poor?  The Guardian

Hetmyer, Motie help Amazon Warriors finish second for playoffs - ESPNHetmyer, Motie help Amazon Warriors finish second for playoffs  ESPN

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

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

Irfaan Ali re-elected for second term as oil-rich Guyana’s president - Al JazeeraIrfaan Ali re-elected for second term as oil-rich Guyana’s president  Al Jazeera

QFFD, QRCS conclude medical convoy in Guyana - The Peninsula QatarQFFD, QRCS conclude medical convoy in Guyana  The Peninsula Qatar

Supporting civic capacities and engagement for strengthening electoral integrity and democracy in Guyana - International IDEASupporting civic capacities and engagement for strengthening electoral integrity and democracy in Guyana  International IDEA

Khaled four-for gives Rangpur Riders winning start to title defence - ESPNKhaled four-for gives Rangpur Riders winning start to title defence  ESPN

Rizwan, bowlers keep Patriots alive in playoffs race - ESPNRizwan, bowlers keep Patriots alive in playoffs race  ESPN

Guyana blames Venezuela for attack on election officials ahead of vote - BBCGuyana blames Venezuela for attack on election officials ahead of vote  BBC

Sol Guyana launches internal review into Regent Street gas station explosion - Stabroek NewsSol Guyana launches internal review into Regent Street gas station explosion  Stabroek News

Guyana President Irfaan Ali wins second term in general election - BBCGuyana President Irfaan Ali wins second term in general election  BBC

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

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)

Auguste's 73 off 35 trumps Shepherd's 73* off 34 to lift St Lucia Kings to second - ESPNAuguste's 73 off 35 trumps Shepherd's 73* off 34 to lift St Lucia Kings to second  ESPN

Guyana strengthens territorial defense with French military support - upi.comGuyana strengthens territorial defense with French military support  upi.com

Gov’t questions accuracy of Guyana’s 2025 Rule of Law ranking; cites outdated data - News Room GuyanaGov’t questions accuracy of Guyana’s 2025 Rule of Law ranking; cites outdated data  News Room Guyana

Guyana’s Irfaan Ali looks to ride oil boom to second presidential term - The GuardianGuyana’s Irfaan Ali looks to ride oil boom to second presidential term  The Guardian

ExxonMobil Guyana deepens commitment to local content and workforce development - Exxon Mobil CorporationExxonMobil Guyana deepens commitment to local content and workforce development  Exxon Mobil Corporation

Electronic ID cards to track Guyanese tax, NIS compliance – home affairs minister - Demerara Waves Online News- GuyanaElectronic ID cards to track Guyanese tax, NIS compliance – home affairs minister  Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

McDermott and Hope give Amazon Warriors comprehensive win over Patriots - ESPNMcDermott and Hope give Amazon Warriors comprehensive win over Patriots  ESPN

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

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

Exxon starts production at fourth floating oil vessel in Guyana - ReutersExxon starts production at fourth floating oil vessel in Guyana  Reuters

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

Strengthening Tobacco Control: Guyana completes the Global Youth Tobacco Survey - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Strengthening Tobacco Control: Guyana completes the Global Youth Tobacco Survey  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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

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

Elections 2025: Commonwealth Observer Group in Guyana - thecommonwealth.orgElections 2025: Commonwealth Observer Group in Guyana  thecommonwealth.org

Guyana - International IDEAGuyana  International IDEA

Tahir, Pretorius, Wiese give Guyana Amazon Warriors massive win - ESPNTahir, Pretorius, Wiese give Guyana Amazon Warriors massive win  ESPN

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

G Mining eyes Guyana gold project decision this month - Mining.comG Mining eyes Guyana gold project decision this month  Mining.com

UK firm delivering equipment to back deepwater drilling off Guyana - Offshore EnergyUK firm delivering equipment to back deepwater drilling off Guyana  Offshore Energy