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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A Gold-Trading Dynasty Vies for Power in Oil-Rich Guyana | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesA Gold-Trading Dynasty Vies for Power in Oil-Rich Guyana | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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Match Predictions: CPL 2025 – Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Match 9 - Cricket WorldMatch Predictions: CPL 2025 – Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Match 9  Cricket World

Imran Tahir’s 5-fer guides Guyana Amazon Warriors to dominating win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in CPL 2025 - Cricket TimesImran Tahir’s 5-fer guides Guyana Amazon Warriors to dominating win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in CPL 2025  Cricket Times

A gold-trading dynasty vies for power in oil-rich Guyana | Mint - MintA gold-trading dynasty vies for power in oil-rich Guyana | Mint  Mint

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | CPL 2025 Match 9 Live Coverage - Cricket WorldAntigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | CPL 2025 Match 9 Live Coverage  Cricket World

Caribbean Premier League CPL 2025 Match 9 Live: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming & Telecast, Match Timings In IST, IPL Stars, CPL 2025 Points Table & Fantasy Tips - Cricket.comCaribbean Premier League CPL 2025 Match 9 Live: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming & Telecast, Match Timings In IST, IPL Stars, CPL 2025 Points Table & Fantasy Tips  Cricket.com

Hope, Hetmyer blitz sets up big win for Guyana Amazon Warriors - Cricbuzz.comHope, Hetmyer blitz sets up big win for Guyana Amazon Warriors  Cricbuzz.com

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

Canadian oil and gas investor prepares claim against Guyana - Global Arbitration ReviewCanadian oil and gas investor prepares claim against Guyana  Global Arbitration Review

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

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

ExxonMobil starts production at Yellowtail in Guyana - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilExxonMobil starts production at Yellowtail in Guyana  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

Statistics, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Match 9, Caribbean Premier League, 2025 - BDCricTimeStatistics, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Match 9, Caribbean Premier League, 2025  BDCricTime

At a glance: The energy roadmaps of Guyana's presidential candidates - BNamericasAt a glance: The energy roadmaps of Guyana's presidential candidates  BNamericas

Saipem sheds light on its part in early start-up of ExxonMobil’s oil project offshore Guyana - Offshore EnergySaipem sheds light on its part in early start-up of ExxonMobil’s oil project offshore Guyana  Offshore Energy

McDermott and Hope give Amazon Warriors comprehensive win over Patriots - ESPNcricinfoMcDermott and Hope give Amazon Warriors comprehensive win over Patriots  ESPNcricinfo

Guyana's oil output almost unchanged at 664,000 bpd in July - TradingViewGuyana's oil output almost unchanged at 664,000 bpd in July  TradingView

Saipem vessels conclude Yellowtail subsea installations offshore Guyana - Offshore MagazineSaipem vessels conclude Yellowtail subsea installations offshore Guyana  Offshore Magazine

Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 83 runs, Result, full scorecard with commentary, Caribbean Premier League - BDCricTimeGuyana Amazon Warriors won by 83 runs, Result, full scorecard with commentary, Caribbean Premier League  BDCricTime

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

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

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – CPL 2025 Match 2 Updates - Cricket WorldSt Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – CPL 2025 Match 2 Updates  Cricket World

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

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

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors CPL 2025 Match 9, Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket - BDCricTimeAntigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors CPL 2025 Match 9, Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket  BDCricTime

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors - Caribbean Premier League 2025 - 15th August - Cricket WorldSt Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors - Caribbean Premier League 2025 - 15th August  Cricket World

Saipem Milestone in Guyana Yellowtail Project - Offshore Engineer MagazineSaipem Milestone in Guyana Yellowtail Project  Offshore Engineer Magazine

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

Guyana's crude oil production was almost the same at 664,000 barrels per day in July - Marine LinkGuyana's crude oil production was almost the same at 664,000 barrels per day in July  Marine Link

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

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

Oil Revenues Fuel Free Tuition and Hospitals in Guyana. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverOil Revenues Fuel Free Tuition and Hospitals in Guyana.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guyana: Meet the Candidates 2025 - AS/COAGuyana: Meet the Candidates 2025  AS/COA

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

Diminutive Guyana morphs into geopolitical hotspot - Odessa AmericanDiminutive Guyana morphs into geopolitical hotspot  Odessa American

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

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

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

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

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

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

Watch Falcons v Guyana Live - Kayo SportsWatch Falcons v Guyana Live  Kayo Sports

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

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

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

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 - fmprc.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  fmprc.gov.cn

GOP Rep. Celebrates Statement By Guyana On Venezuela's 'Cartel de los Soles': 'The Entire Region Will Benefit From The Annihilation' - Latin TimesGOP Rep. Celebrates Statement By Guyana On Venezuela's 'Cartel de los Soles': 'The Entire Region Will Benefit From The Annihilation'  Latin Times

Guyana offers support to crackdown on narco-terrorism and criminal cartels - News Room GuyanaGuyana offers support to crackdown on narco-terrorism and criminal cartels  News Room Guyana

Our Team - UNDPOur Team  UNDP

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

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

ExxonMobil's Outlook Robust on Guyana Discoveries & Permian Presence - Zacks Investment ResearchExxonMobil's Outlook Robust on Guyana Discoveries & Permian Presence  Zacks Investment Research

Guyana's oil output almost unchanged at 664,000 bpd in July - MarketScreenerGuyana's oil output almost unchanged at 664,000 bpd in July  MarketScreener

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

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

Commonwealth to observe Guyana’s 2025 general and regional elections - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth to observe Guyana’s 2025 general and regional elections  thecommonwealth.org

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

Every mother, every baby: Promoting safe motherhood in Guyana - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Every mother, every baby: Promoting safe motherhood in Guyana  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Guyana Cuts The Ribbon On India-Backed Coastal Road Project - StratNews GlobalGuyana Cuts The Ribbon On India-Backed Coastal Road Project  StratNews Global

Guyana 2024 Annual Report - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilGuyana 2024 Annual Report  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

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)

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

Exxon Aims to Build on Guyana Success in Trinidad and Tobago - RigzoneExxon Aims to Build on Guyana Success in Trinidad and Tobago  Rigzone

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

CPL 2025 Match 2 – McDermott’s heroics seal victory for Guyana Amazon Warriors - Cricket WorldCPL 2025 Match 2 – McDermott’s heroics seal victory for Guyana Amazon Warriors  Cricket World

Saipem finalizes Yellowtail subsea works, ExxonMobil Guyana field moves toward start-up - PortnewsSaipem finalizes Yellowtail subsea works, ExxonMobil Guyana field moves toward start-up  Portnews

Why Oil Minister Puri believes Andaman oil finds could be India’s 'Guyana-sized' discovery? - MoneycontrolWhy Oil Minister Puri believes Andaman oil finds could be India’s 'Guyana-sized' discovery?  Moneycontrol

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

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

ONE GUYANA FPSO expected to come online in late summer - Offshore MagazineONE GUYANA FPSO expected to come online in late summer  Offshore Magazine

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

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

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

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

Guyana Oil Boom Sparks Gold Dynasty’s Power Play - Zoom Bangla NewsGuyana Oil Boom Sparks Gold Dynasty’s Power Play  Zoom Bangla News

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

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

High-speed Guyana: An energy superpower practically overnight - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilHigh-speed Guyana: An energy superpower practically overnight  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

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

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

Northeastern creative writing student wins Guyana literary prize for young adult novel - Northeastern Global NewsNortheastern creative writing student wins Guyana literary prize for young adult novel  Northeastern Global News

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

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

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

Guyana president decries Venezuela’s plan to hold elections ‘in our territory’ - The GuardianGuyana president decries Venezuela’s plan to hold elections ‘in our territory’  The Guardian

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

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