During a recent visit to Lethem and St. Ignatius, Region Nine, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Mark Cullinane met with the Regional Chairman, Guyana Police Force leadership, the Regional Health Officer, the Lethem Town Clerk, the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce, and village leaders. The Deputy Chief of Mission received a tour of St. Ignatius …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 23 July, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Humanitarian Assistance
This tremendous achievement speaks volumes about the United States’ commitment to build and sustain enduring relationships with our Partner Nations. It is a commitment that will never – I repeat – never wane, because we know that by sharing our values, challenges and responsibilities we forge partnerships that improve regional stability. Guyana’s success is without …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Human Rights, Speeches, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, New Horizons, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
The training, offered by the Volunteer Youth Corps in partnership with the Georgetown Technical Institute, is aligned to the needs of the labor market. To date, I am happy to say that 385 youth are trained and 93 placed in employment. Our hope is that graduates can now take advantage of the opportunity available under …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 31 July, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Education, USAID, Youth
CariSECURE is one component of our broader Youth Empowerment Services project, which seeks to reduce youth involvement in crime and violence. Today, the Guyana Police Force is making a significant stride closer to that goal.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Criminal Justice, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations, USAID
Namilco has had a strong relationship with the U.S. government, and has been part Guyana’s social and economic landscape for a very long time. Six decades ago, Namilco was a key player in the implementation of U.S. government international food assistance program called P.L. 480 (four-eighty).
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches, Trade | Tags: Community Service, Private Sector, Youth
It is a great honor and privilege to represent the United States Government at today’s graduation ceremony, and to salute you outstanding members of the Guyana Police Force for successfully completing training in Social Crime Prevention. You should be proud of your accomplishments, and even more so of the impact that this training will have …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: CBSI, INL, USAID
The U.S. Government has and continues to support many of these efforts. In a recently-concluded project, the U.S. Embassy partnered with a local non-governmental organization to work with communities in the East Coast and West Bank Demerara, Anna Regina, and Bartica to increase awareness about gender-based violence and focus on interrupting the cycle of violence. …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 25 November, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Gender Issues, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Gender-based Violence
Honorable Minister Lawrence, Dr. Moore, Dr. Odiit, cultural program participants, diplomatic colleagues. Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to share a few words, as together we recognize World AIDS Day. I understand today is the 30th annual World Aids Day. Thirty years of noteworthy achievements, but much work remains to be done to …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 24 November, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Health Issues, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Health, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
In large measure because of Ambassador Holloway, the U.S. Government now also “call[s] on all parties to respect the 1899 arbitration decision….” While some might discount this seemingly simple addition, most of us present tonight understand how truly big it was, and is. Well done Sir!
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: DEA
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 partnering with dedicated public health specialists to improve the capacity of providers to counsel pregnant women and their partners on the risks of Zika infection to newborns. Mass media campaigns …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Health Issues, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Health, USAID
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 and monitoring of data; (2) analysis and interpretation of that data; and then (3) reporting and disseminating information to local, regional, and international stakeholders. Although they sound simple and straightforward, …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches | Tags: Caribbean, CBSI
When we play team sports, we learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, learning from mistakes, respect for rules and authority, perseverance, how to win gracefully, and how to lose with dignity. These lessons go far beyond the playing field. Indeed, sports are among the best tools we have today to help children and young people …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Public Affairs, Speeches | Tags: Sports
Though times have changed, the Peace Corps continues to evolve and adhere to the goals of its founding: helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women, helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of peoples served, and helping promote a better understanding of other peoples …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 3 April, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches | Tags: Peace Corps, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations, Volunteers
Back in December, at the Guyana Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Annual Gala, it was my privilege to last share the stage with Minister Trotman. He announced at that event the great advances several industries – gold, diamonds, bauxite – had made in 2016 and committed to put before the government in early …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 26 March, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Oil Exploration, Private Sector
I am delighted to be here today on behalf of the Embassy’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, to show the United States’ ongoing commitment to strengthening airport security in Guyana. It is with great pleasure I announce that the U.S. Government is providing over US$90,000 …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 March, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches | Tags: Airport Security
I am honored to be here today. My colleague and friend Bryan Hunt came here nearly two years ago on a similar occasion to recognize the accomplishments of Food for the Poor in Guyana and their local partners. Then, it was to celebrate the commission of a five-acre farm, hand over tillers and agricultural tools, …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches | Tags: Community Service
Thank you and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) for the opportunity to address all of you on such a special occasion. As one of the oldest organizations in Guyana representing the private sector, GCCI and its members are in a prime position to advocate for the growth of Guyana’s economy and the …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Private Sector
I am humbled to be here tonight and would like to thank Ambassador and Mrs. Holloway for opening up their home and hosting this wonderful reception. I would also like to thank you all for coming. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you on courtesy calls, and I look forward to working …
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches | Tags: U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
