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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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

Guyana receives proposal from Indian investor to set up sugar factory - ChiniMandiGuyana receives proposal from Indian investor to set up sugar factory  ChiniMandi

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

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

QFFD, QRCS launch multi-specialization medical convoy in Guyana [EN/AR] - ReliefWebQFFD, QRCS launch multi-specialization medical convoy in Guyana [EN/AR]  ReliefWeb

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

Father and son charged with evading millions in taxes on smuggled gold to Miami - Miami HeraldFather and son charged with evading millions in taxes on smuggled gold to Miami  Miami Herald

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

UK firm delivering equipment to back deepwater drilling off Guyana - Offshore-Energy.bizUK firm delivering equipment to back deepwater drilling off Guyana  Offshore-Energy.biz

UK firm Hunting delivering equipment to back deepwater drilling off Guyana - Brazil Energy InsightUK firm Hunting delivering equipment to back deepwater drilling off Guyana  Brazil Energy Insight

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

China-built river bridge opens to traffic in Guyana - XinhuaChina-built river bridge opens to traffic in Guyana  Xinhua

Omai Gold Files NI 43-101 Technical Report Supporting an Updated Mineral Resource Estimate on Its Omai Gold Property in Guyana - Investing News NetworkOmai Gold Files NI 43-101 Technical Report Supporting an Updated Mineral Resource Estimate on Its Omai Gold Property in Guyana  Investing News Network

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

Guyanese mining businessmen could be extradited to US, attorney general says - ThePrintGuyanese mining businessmen could be extradited to US, attorney general says  ThePrint

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

Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Qualifier 1 - Cricbuzz.comSaint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Qualifier 1  Cricbuzz.com

GLOBALink | A bridge connecting lives -- Chinese-built bridge opens in Guyana - XinhuaGLOBALink | A bridge connecting lives -- Chinese-built bridge opens in Guyana  Xinhua

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

U.S. Jets Deployed to Guyana as Oil Boom Raises Caribbean Stakes - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comU.S. Jets Deployed to Guyana as Oil Boom Raises Caribbean Stakes  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lord Hanuman’s 16-feet tall statue installed in Guyana’s Sparta - NewsonairLord Hanuman’s 16-feet tall statue installed in Guyana’s Sparta  Newsonair

Guyana Keeps Its Top Spot in Global Anti-Trafficking Rankings. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverGuyana Keeps Its Top Spot in Global Anti-Trafficking Rankings.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

QFFD, QRCS, HMC and Sidra Medicine join forces for Guyana medical convoy - Qatar TribuneQFFD, QRCS, HMC and Sidra Medicine join forces for Guyana medical convoy  Qatar Tribune

'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: 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

Guyana Introduces Influenza Vaccine to Strengthen Population Protection - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Guyana Introduces Influenza Vaccine to Strengthen Population Protection  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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

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

Pretorius' late sixes trump Pollard's to help Amazon Warriors clinch thriller - ESPNcricinfoPretorius' late sixes trump Pollard's to help Amazon Warriors clinch thriller  ESPNcricinfo

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

Hunting To Deliver Oil Country Tubular Goods For Offshore Deepwater Drilling In Guyana - Ocean News & TechnologyHunting To Deliver Oil Country Tubular Goods For Offshore Deepwater Drilling In Guyana  Ocean News & Technology

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

McDermott, Hope help Guyana Amazon Warriors to a winning start - Cricbuzz.comMcDermott, Hope help Guyana Amazon Warriors to a winning start  Cricbuzz.com

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

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

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

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

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)

Stewartville man charged with stepson murder - Demerara Waves Online News- GuyanaStewartville man charged with stepson murder  Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

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)

Q&A: Guyana's minister tasked with oil boom and forest protection | Context by TRF - Context NewsQ&A: Guyana's minister tasked with oil boom and forest protection | Context by TRF  Context News

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

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

From a forgotten country to an 11bn barrel petrostate - The EconomistFrom a forgotten country to an 11bn barrel petrostate  The Economist

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

Exxon greenlights $6.8 billion investment for Hammerhead project in Guyana - ReutersExxon greenlights $6.8 billion investment for Hammerhead project in Guyana  Reuters

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

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

Guyana’s Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis: A Story of Hope, Leadership, and Community - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Guyana’s Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis: A Story of Hope, Leadership, and Community  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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

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

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

Guyana’s National and Regional Elections - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Guyana’s National and Regional Elections  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

Amir receives written message from President of Cooperative Republic of Guyana - The Peninsula QatarAmir receives written message from President of Cooperative Republic of Guyana  The Peninsula Qatar

Guyana votes in elections amid oil boom debate and Venezuela tensions - Al JazeeraGuyana votes in elections amid oil boom debate and Venezuela tensions  Al Jazeera

Guyana – Indicted Billionaire Azruddin Mohamed Cleared to Serve in Parliament Despite U.S. Charges - NY Carib NewsGuyana – Indicted Billionaire Azruddin Mohamed Cleared to Serve in Parliament Despite U.S. Charges  NY Carib News

7Air to launch 737-800F service to Guyana from Miami - Cargo Facts7Air to launch 737-800F service to Guyana from Miami  Cargo Facts

Senators Question Exxon’s Tax Payments in Guyana Oil Venture - The Wall Street JournalSenators Question Exxon’s Tax Payments in Guyana Oil Venture  The Wall Street Journal

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

Guyana joins early warning system to tackle “new psychoactive substances” - Demerara Waves Online News- GuyanaGuyana joins early warning system to tackle “new psychoactive substances”  Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

Guyana’s new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge commissioned - St. Lucia TimesGuyana’s new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge commissioned  St. Lucia 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)

In Oil-Rich Guyana, Ali’s Landslide Reelection Masks Simmering Challenges - World Politics ReviewIn Oil-Rich Guyana, Ali’s Landslide Reelection Masks Simmering Challenges  World Politics Review

Guyana’s president claims second term amid country’s oil boom - Financial TimesGuyana’s president claims second term amid country’s oil boom  Financial Times

Commonwealth observers deployed to polling stations nationwide, as Guyana general elections gets underway - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth observers deployed to polling stations nationwide, as Guyana general elections gets underway  thecommonwealth.org

Motie, Hope and Pretorius combine to keep Royals winless - ESPNMotie, Hope and Pretorius combine to keep Royals winless  ESPN

A chapter closes: Guyana bids goodbye to its first floating bridge - thedailyherald.sxA chapter closes: Guyana bids goodbye to its first floating bridge  thedailyherald.sx

Omai Gold Mines Reports Significant Increase in Mineral Resources at Guyana Property - TipRanksOmai Gold Mines Reports Significant Increase in Mineral Resources at Guyana Property  TipRanks

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

Oil, threat of war, and China: why elections in this small South American country are crucial for the US - CNNOil, threat of war, and China: why elections in this small South American country are crucial for the US  CNN

European Union Election Observation Mission to Guyana deploys 14 long-term observers across the country - EEASEuropean Union Election Observation Mission to Guyana deploys 14 long-term observers across the country  EEAS

G Mining eyes Guyana gold project decision this month - The Northern MinerG Mining eyes Guyana gold project decision this month  The Northern Miner

Guyana’s new oil wealth poses risks and rewards for the Gulf - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIGuyana’s new oil wealth poses risks and rewards for the Gulf  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

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

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

$6.8 billion project accelerates Guyana’s oil boom: ExxonMobil’s seventh development is a go - Offshore-Energy.biz$6.8 billion project accelerates Guyana’s oil boom: ExxonMobil’s seventh development is a go  Offshore-Energy.biz

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

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

Exxon Mobil approves $6.8B oil expansion offshore of Guyana—its first with rival Chevron as new partner - FortuneExxon Mobil approves $6.8B oil expansion offshore of Guyana—its first with rival Chevron as new partner  Fortune

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang Publishes a Signed Article Titled “Preserving Historical Memory and Upholding World Peace” in Guyana’s Mainstream Media_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang Publishes a Signed Article Titled “Preserving Historical Memory and Upholding World Peace” in Guyana’s Mainstream Media_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

Guyanese mining businessmen could be extradited to US, attorney general says - thedailyherald.sxGuyanese mining businessmen could be extradited to US, attorney general says  thedailyherald.sx

Incoming opposition leader indicted in US - caribbeanlife.comIncoming opposition leader indicted in US  caribbeanlife.com

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

Irfaan Ali sworn in as president of Guyana for 2nd time - chinadailyasia.comIrfaan Ali sworn in as president of Guyana for 2nd time  chinadailyasia.com

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

Guyana: Meet the Candidates 2025 - Americas QuarterlyGuyana: Meet the Candidates 2025  Americas Quarterly

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

REACTION: Irfaan Ali Claims Reelection Victory in Guyana - Americas QuarterlyREACTION: Irfaan Ali Claims Reelection Victory in Guyana  Americas Quarterly

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

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

A Gold-Trading Dynasty Vies for Power in Oil-Rich Guyana - The Wall Street JournalA Gold-Trading Dynasty Vies for Power in Oil-Rich Guyana  The Wall Street Journal