Events in the year 2024 in Guyana.
Incumbents President: Irfaan Ali Prime Minister: Mark Phillips
Events
February 2 February – The National Assembly approves the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for Fiscal Year 2024. 6 February – ExxonMobil raises Guyana's oil production to 645,000 bpd; three platforms exceed capacity, and future projects get projected to boost output to over 1.2 million bpd by 2027.
March 21 March – Venezuela approves the creation of the new state Guayana Esequiba in the disputed Esequibo region; Guyana rejects the move.
May 11 May – Flooding in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo washes out roads and villages, including the Lethem-Annai trail, and blocks key crossings like Katoonarib and Karasabai.
June 10 June – The World Bank approves a US$45 million project to boost coastal flood resilience in Guyana under the Low Carbon Development Strategy. The United States imposes sanctions on two Guyanese businessmen and a senior government official for alleged tax evasion and gold smuggling.
July The National Assembly adopts the Family Violence Act, expanding protections, penalties, and access to civil litigation for victims. The People's Progressive Party/Civic passes legislation increasing government influence on the University of Guyana's council.
September 1 September – Authorities announce the seizure of over 3,600 kilograms of cocaine worth $200 million in a jungle in the northwestern part of the country near the border with Venezuela, the largest cocaine seizure in the country's recent history. 20 September – Public Works Minister Juan Edghill announces that the completion of the US$260 million Demerara River Bridge is delayed to 31 March 2025. U.S.-based activist Melissa Atwell accuses the Guyanese government of harassment after police raid her relatives’ home. The Attorney General files a defamation suit against her.
December 19 December – Venezuelan Ambassador Carlos Amador Pérez Silva meets Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd after being invited to discuss the construction of a bridge linking Venezuela’s mainland to a military base on Ankoko Island. 20 December – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues a formal protest to Venezuela over the completed bridge to Ankoko Island, stating that the military base is partly on Guyanese territory.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 23 February – Republic Day 25 March – Holi 29 March – Good Friday 1 April - Easter Monday 1 May – Labour Day 5 May – Arrival Day 26 May – Independence Day 17 June – Eid al-Adha 1 July – CARICOM Day 16 September – Youman-Nabi 1 August – Emancipation Day 31 October – Diwali 25 December – Christmas Day 26 December – Boxing Day
See also List of years in Guyana
References
External links Online calendar