USAID Trains Health Workers on Zika Maternal and Child Survival
The multi-faceted project Zika Project, implemented throughout the region, supports vector control, maternal and child health, and behavior change communications. The Zika Project is also…
USAID Partners with Stakeholders on Malaria Prevention
The U.S. Government has provided long-standing support to the region, helping partner countries like Guyana adapt malaria prevention and response interventions to local contexts. Working…
American Chamber of Commerce Officially Launched in Guyana
One of my goals when I first arrived in Guyana was to support the launch of an American Chamber of Commerce in Guyana. However, I…
Three Guyanese Entrepreneurs to Participate in YLAI 2018 Professional Fellows Program
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the 2018 cohort from Guyana for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program. The…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Georgetown, Guyana
Location: Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana Event: There was a fire at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown the night of August 5, 2018. Reports indicate some…
242nd Independence Day Celebration – “Guyana – Past, Present, and Future”
On behalf of President Trump, the United States Government, the United States Embassy in Guyana, myself, my beautiful wife Rosaura, my son Nicholas who is…
Ambassador Holloway Launches USAID Local Capacity for Local Solutions Projects
It is my pleasure to represent the United States Government at today’s launch of the “Local Capacity for Local Solutions” Project. This U.S. Embassy-supported US$8…
Op-Ed: National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
By United States Ambassador Perry L. Holloway Caribbean-Americans have defined U.S. history. From distinguished leaders such as Colin Powell of Jamaican heritage and Shirley Chisholm…
New Peace Corps Group Arrives
38 Peace Corps Trainees arrived in country this morning to begin their 27 months of service to the people of Guyana. The new trainees make…
Card Readers to Help Improve Port Security
Since 2010, the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) has provided over $437 million in funds for training and equipment in the Caribbean. Today’s handover of…
Secretary Pompeo Extends Congratulations on Guyana’s Independence Day
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of…
Ambassador Holloway Addresses Civil Society Leadership Workshop
This project is the local version of PEPFAR’s Local Capacity Initiative. Established in Guyana in 2015, this initiative aims to strengthen the sustainability of national…
Op-Ed: Protecting Intellectual Property – Incentivizing Economic Growth, Creativity, and Progress
By United States Ambassador Perry L. Holloway Every year on April 26, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that patents,…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires on the Importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for Prosperity
I am pleased to be here today on behalf of the U.S. Embassy to welcome you to the beginnings of a conversation on the importance…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires at Regional Seminar for National Drug Observatories in the Caribb
I am pleased to be here today to open this national drug observatories seminar. As you know, drug observatories perform three simple roles: (1) collection…
American Citizen Passport Execution Fee Increase Goes Into Effect April 2
Some American citizens will see a fee increase the next time they apply for their American passports. The change will go into effect worldwide on…
Donation of Equipment to Guyana Police Force’s Strategic Planning Unit
Let me begin by thanking the British High Commission and the Strategic Planning Unit (SPU) for organizing today’s event. I’m honored to be here today…
Op-Ed: Prioritizing a Sovereign Wealth Fund – Preparing for Prosperity Now
Let us be clear. When I speak of a sovereign wealth fund, I am talking about a fund that will immediately begin to invest in…
