Guyana - Info Sheets

There are a few cyber cafés in Georgetown and some hotels have business suites for guests to use. It is possible to use a telephone to dial direct to any country in the world. Blue public telephones in Georgetown only allow collect calls...

Holidays and Festivals Public holidays are as follows: January 1 – New Year’s Day February 23 – Republic Day and Mashramani festival April – Good Friday, Easter Monday May 1 – Labor Day May 26 – Independence Day First Monday in July –...

Money The unit of currency is the Guyanese dollar. There are coins for 1, 5, and 10 dollars and notes for 20, 100, 500, and 1,000 dollars. The official exchange rate is adjusted weekly in line with the rate offered by licensed exchange houses...

Medical Information There is a high risk of both types of malaria in some parts of the interior, especially in the wet season. Seek expert advice on suitable prophylaxis. There are reports of chloroquine-resistant malaria. If traveling to...

Safety There is an increase in drug-gang related crime in the Georgetown area, however, this crime is generally on the outskirts of the city. The interior is safe during the day. At night, you should not walk within the city; take a taxi....

Airline Information The following are airline companies that fly to as well as within Guyana with the appropriate phone and fax numbers. Flight schedules and prices are subject to change, so please contact a local travel agent or the airline...

Buses and Taxis Mini buses run regularly to most parts of the city. The main run is from Stabroek market or Ave of the Republic. The usual fare is G$40 (around US$0.20) and is generally very crowded. Getting a seat during rush hour is also...

Roads & Cars Most coastal towns are linked by a good 296 km road from Springlands in the east to Charity in the west, the Demerara by a toll bridge, the Berbice and Essequibo rivers are crossed by ferries. Apart from a good road connecting...