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U.S. Embassy celebrates World Tourism Day

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. ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 27 September, 2022 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Economic, Tourism, Trade and Investment

Ambassador Lynch delivers remarks in observance of World Tourism Day

Remarks as prepared Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch Reception in observance of World Tourism Day September 26, 2022 Honorable Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Waldron, Honorable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson, Jr., Head of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana, Harrinand (Ralph) Persaud, ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 27 September, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Trade and Investment

Routine Message – Absentee Voting Week is October 1 – 8, 2022.

Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 20 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert

USAID AND CARICOM Partner to Develop an Environment for Resilient Business and Investment in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean

Climate variability is a global challenge that affects the region’s economic growth, food security, public health, and livelihoods. Building resilience to prepare and respond to the impacts of climate change takes many forms and relies on strong and innovative partners. Similar to other regions in the world, significantly constrained economic growth across the Eastern and ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Caribbean, Climate Change, Environment, USAID

U.S. Embassy collaborates with University of Guyana for International Accreditation

The University is in the process of obtaining accreditation through the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET). ABET is an internationally recognized accreditor of university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education

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