On Monday, September 26, in observance of World Tourism Day, U.S. Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch invited stakeholders from the tourism and hospitality industries to “Rethink Tourism.” The forum provided an opportunity for key industry players to discuss opportunities for collaboration in their respective roles in preparing Guyana for a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient tourism sector. …
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US EMBASSY SEALED BID The U.S. Embassy used property auction will be held on Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th and Saturday 5th December 2020 from 09:00AM -05:00PM at the Embassy’s Warehouse, Track A Block 2 Felicity, LeRessouvenir, East Coast Dememerara (behind the Grand Coastal Hotel. COVID guidelines will be enforced. Hand wash stations and sanitizers will …
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In Georgetown, Guyana, Secretary Pompeo will congratulate newly elected president Irfaan Ali and his cabinet, and meet with CARICOM Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque. He will reinforce the promise of a values-based U.S. partnership highlighting opportunities for more responsible and transparent private sector investment to increase prosperity for the people of Guyana, particularly in the wake of …
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Embassy of the United States of America 100 Duke & Young Streets, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana U.S. Increases Support for Extractive Sector Transparency USAID’s support for transparency and good governance in the extractive sector has been bolstered with an additional $500,000 grant provided for the Guyana Extractives Sector Transparency (GEST) Project. The additional funding increases the …
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We the Heads of Mission of the British High Commission, H.E. British High Commissioner Greg Quinn; Embassy of the United States of America, H.E. Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch; and the Delegation of the European Union, H.E. Ambassador Fernando Ponz, congratulate all those nominated for general and regional elections on 02 March. We also congratulate the Guyana …
Read More» GEORGETOWN – Troy Thomas is en route to the United States to face justice for criminal acts he allegedly committed in New York in 2011. This evening he will be in the custody of the New York Police Department, and tomorrow morning he will appear before an American judge in court, to face charges. Thomas’s …
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The U.S. Embassy and the Castellani House have organized a Film Screening as Guyana observes Emancipation Day on August 1st.Selma, a critically acclaimed film about the civil rights movement in the United States will be shown at the Castellani House. Guyana and the United States share a common bond in the struggle for freedom. In …
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Georgetown, Guyana – In the spirit of cultural exchange and mutual understanding, Native American Speaker J.J. Kent, spent a week traveling Guyana from July 23-27 to meet with indigenous civil society groups, government officials, and to visit Amerindian villages. During his visit, Mr. Kent had the opportunity to meet with the Honorable Pauline Sukhai, Minister …
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The U.S. Embassy, the Castellani House, and the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) proudly present a film screening to commemorate Pride Month. The film will be shown at the Castellani House to observe Pride Month, which was designated by President Barack Obama this year to recognize the significant contributions of LGBT people throughout the …
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The U.S. Embassy and the Castellani House have organized a Women’s Film Series at the Castellani House to mark the celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. The four day film series will see three selected films for the first three days, and an audience chosen film for the fourth and final day. …
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The U.S. Embassy and the Castellani House have organized a Film Screening to commemorate Black History Month. The Butler will be shown at the Castellani House to observe Black History Month, and to recognize the contributions of many people of African descent. This is an annual celebration of achievements of Black Americans and an opportunity …
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The U.S. Embassy and the Castellani House have organized a Film Series at the Castellani House to celebrate African American History and the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech.” The film series will feature the following films: Movie Summaries Sounder The Morgans, a loving and strong family of Black …
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