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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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

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

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 big boom: The inside story of Latin America’s new oil rush - Buenos Aires HeraldGuyana’s big boom: The inside story of Latin America’s new oil rush  Buenos Aires Herald

FIVB meet with French Guyana National Federation at Volleyball House - FIVBFIVB meet with French Guyana National Federation at Volleyball House  FIVB

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

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

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

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

2025 Is a Decision Year for Guyana - The National Interest2025 Is a Decision Year for Guyana  The National Interest

The Site of the Jonestown Massacre Opens to Tourists. Some Ask Why. - The New York TimesThe Site of the Jonestown Massacre Opens to Tourists. Some Ask Why.  The New York Times

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

West Indies Star Cricketer Accused Of Sexual Assault, Rape By 11 Women: Report - NDTV SportsWest Indies Star Cricketer Accused Of Sexual Assault, Rape By 11 Women: Report  NDTV Sports

Call for Proposals: Greater Guyana Initiative 2025 - fundsforNGOsCall for Proposals: Greater Guyana Initiative 2025  fundsforNGOs

UNICEF Commends Guyana’s Commitment to Early Childhood Development - UnicefUNICEF Commends Guyana’s Commitment to Early Childhood Development  Unicef

Guyana’s Paradox: Exxon’s Petrostate, Amazon’s Carbon Sink - Times NowGuyana’s Paradox: Exxon’s Petrostate, Amazon’s Carbon Sink  Times Now

Video: Guyana exploration - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilVideo: Guyana exploration  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

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

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

PAHO Joins Guyana to Mark World Blood Donor Day with Renewed Commitment to Improving Access to Safe Blood Transfusion Services - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO Joins Guyana to Mark World Blood Donor Day with Renewed Commitment to Improving Access to Safe Blood Transfusion Services  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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

ExxonMobil Steps Up Exploration in Guyana as Production Surges - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comExxonMobil Steps Up Exploration in Guyana as Production Surges  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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

Miss Universe Guyana Appoints Ivonn Novikova as New Assistant Director - GlobeNewswireMiss Universe Guyana Appoints Ivonn Novikova as New Assistant Director  GlobeNewswire

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

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

Exxon Mobil's Guyana Gamble: Balancing Oil Wealth with Environmental and Social Risks - AInvestExxon Mobil's Guyana Gamble: Balancing Oil Wealth with Environmental and Social Risks  AInvest

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

Guyana - Conservation InternationalGuyana  Conservation International

West Indies cricketer sexual assault row: Guyanese teenager was raped after picked up for socialising, claims family - theweek.inWest Indies cricketer sexual assault row: Guyanese teenager was raped after picked up for socialising, claims family  theweek.in

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

Exxon returns some Stabroek acreage to Guyana, government says - ReutersExxon returns some Stabroek acreage to Guyana, government says  Reuters

Guyana to crack down on gold smuggled in from Venezuela at the urging of the US government - AP NewsGuyana to crack down on gold smuggled in from Venezuela at the urging of the US government  AP News

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

Exxon returns some Stabroek acreage to Guyana, government says - TradingViewExxon returns some Stabroek acreage to Guyana, government says  TradingView

Exxon Mobil: Guyana Production About To Grow Roughly 50% (NYSE:XOM) - Seeking AlphaExxon Mobil: Guyana Production About To Grow Roughly 50% (NYSE:XOM)  Seeking Alpha

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

Guyana: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guyana - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Guyana: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guyana  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Guyana's Oil Renaissance: Capitalizing on Post-Stabroek Opportunities in Emerging Blocks - AInvestGuyana's Oil Renaissance: Capitalizing on Post-Stabroek Opportunities in Emerging Blocks  AInvest

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

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

Guyana soldiers attacked three times in 24 hours amid tensions with Venezuela - The GuardianGuyana soldiers attacked three times in 24 hours amid tensions with Venezuela  The Guardian

Guyana: West Indies Cricketer Faces Multiple Sexual Assault Claims Amid Australia Test Series - NewsXGuyana: West Indies Cricketer Faces Multiple Sexual Assault Claims Amid Australia Test Series  NewsX

Ashoka Buildcon receives LoA for $67-million project from Govt of Guyana - Business StandardAshoka Buildcon receives LoA for $67-million project from Govt of Guyana  Business Standard

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

Barbados open West Indies Rising Stars U-19 title defence with 140-run win over Guyana; Trinidad & Tobago, USA 1 and Windwards also win - SportsmaxBarbados open West Indies Rising Stars U-19 title defence with 140-run win over Guyana; Trinidad & Tobago, USA 1 and Windwards also win  Sportsmax

Community and social responsibility in Guyana - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilCommunity and social responsibility in Guyana  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

President Irfaan Ali hails India-Guyana ties as “bond of blood” after meeting all-party delegat... - India NarrativePresident Irfaan Ali hails India-Guyana ties as “bond of blood” after meeting all-party delegat...  India Narrative

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

Omai Gold Mines: High-Grade Discoveries Drive Development of Historic Guyana Operation - Crux InvestorOmai Gold Mines: High-Grade Discoveries Drive Development of Historic Guyana Operation  Crux Investor

This is what's possible - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilThis is what's possible  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

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

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

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

ExxonMobil starts drilling new well offshore Guyana in search of oil - Upstream OnlineExxonMobil starts drilling new well offshore Guyana in search of oil  Upstream Online

Top writers honoured at 2024 Guyana Prize for Literature - Stabroek NewsTop writers honoured at 2024 Guyana Prize for Literature  Stabroek News

Business policies - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilBusiness policies  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

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

ExxonMobil builds petro-state in Guyana at expense of locals - Climate Home NewsExxonMobil builds petro-state in Guyana at expense of locals  Climate Home News

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

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

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

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

Suchitra Mattai on "The Fall" - Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary ArtSuchitra Mattai on "The Fall"  Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art

Shashi Tharoor's stern warning to Pakistan from Guyana: 'Can't get away with impunity after killing civilians' - Hindustan TimesShashi Tharoor's stern warning to Pakistan from Guyana: 'Can't get away with impunity after killing civilians'  Hindustan Times

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

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

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

Guyana: The Only Country in the World Fully Self-Sufficient in Food Production - Kirklees Local TVGuyana: The Only Country in the World Fully Self-Sufficient in Food Production  Kirklees Local TV

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

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

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

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

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

Once family, now foes - caribbeanlife.comOnce family, now foes  caribbeanlife.com

Former West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels invests in Guyana’s real estate sector - IRIE FMFormer West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels invests in Guyana’s real estate sector  IRIE FM

ExxonMobil and Chevron to do battle over $1tn oilfields in Guyana - Financial TimesExxonMobil and Chevron to do battle over $1tn oilfields in Guyana  Financial Times

Stepping boldly into Guyana’s aquaculture space - Food and Agriculture OrganizationStepping boldly into Guyana’s aquaculture space  Food and Agriculture Organization

PM’s address to the Indian Community in Guyana - PM IndiaPM’s address to the Indian Community in Guyana  PM India

Guyana: Education union urges government to go public and fund education - Education InternationalGuyana: Education union urges government to go public and fund education  Education International

Was China the reason this Caribbean nation faced higher Trump tariff? - BBCWas China the reason this Caribbean nation faced higher Trump tariff?  BBC

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

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

Interagency collaboration and scientific preparedness for seasonal influenza vaccination introduction in Guyana - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Interagency collaboration and scientific preparedness for seasonal influenza vaccination introduction in Guyana  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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

Guyana assumes UN Security Council presidency for June - Anadolu AjansiGuyana assumes UN Security Council presidency for June  Anadolu Ajansi

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

Jonestown Massacre Site, Where Over 900 People Died, Opens to Tourism - Rolling StoneJonestown Massacre Site, Where Over 900 People Died, Opens to Tourism  Rolling Stone

Guyana - General DebateGuyana  General Debate

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

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

St. Lucia names strong team for 2025 Caribbean Schoolboys & Juniors Boxing Championships in Guyana - Stabroek NewsSt. Lucia names strong team for 2025 Caribbean Schoolboys & Juniors Boxing Championships in Guyana  Stabroek News

Guyana project overview - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilGuyana project overview  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

Better environment: Empowering women to conserve wildlife in Guyana - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBetter environment: Empowering women to conserve wildlife in Guyana  Food and Agriculture Organization

Guyana's Permaul and Anderson fined for 'changing the condition of the ball' - ESPN IndiaGuyana's Permaul and Anderson fined for 'changing the condition of the ball'  ESPN India

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

Guyana Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteGuyana Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

Supporting the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Guyana - UNESCOSupporting the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Guyana  UNESCO

ExxonMobil Focuses Investment on Permian, Guyana, and LNG - Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)ExxonMobil Focuses Investment on Permian, Guyana, and LNG  Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

U.S. Oil Giants Fight Over Guyana's 11-Billion Barrel Treasure Trove - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comU.S. Oil Giants Fight Over Guyana's 11-Billion Barrel Treasure Trove  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com