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Chargé d’Affaires Delivers Remarks at New Horizons 2019 Closing Ceremony

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 ...

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

Ambassador Lynch Swears in 32nd Group of Peace Corps Volunteers

The Peace Corps’ special ingredient in Guyana and globally is a people-to-people approach to learning, reinforcing, and building capacity at the community level. And, 53 years later, Volunteers are still serving the people of Guyana, having lived and worked in all 10 regions of this beautiful country.

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Education, Environment, Health, Peace Corps

DCM Cullinane Remarks at USAID/CFYR Workforce Development Initiative Graduation

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 31 July, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Education, USAID, Youth

Ambassador Lynch Applauds USAID/APC on Key Accomplishments

The U.S. Government recognizes that community-based organizations are important partners in the fight against HIV and AIDS, and we commend the tireless work of the men and women who reach communities with services in order to improve and save lives. These community organizations are key to getting prevention messages to communities, especially those most at ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Health, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations, USAID

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Georgetown, Guyana

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Georgetown, Guyana (July 26, 2019) Location: Nationwide, Guyana. GECOM offices, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana. Presidential Compound near the botanical garden, Bourda, Georgetown, Guyana. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place regularly from now until the general election. The political parties intend to protest various issues related to elections. If applicable: U.S. ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Notification

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