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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 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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Health Issues, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Health, USAID

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 with our local stakeholders, we continue to focus on key needs, taking your strategic priorities and strengths into account, to make the best use of limited resources.

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Health, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations, USAID

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 honestly was not sure whether there would be enough interest. I want to commend AmCham-Guyana’s leadership and other supporters within Guyana’s private sector, who took this initiative from concept to ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Speeches | Tags: AMCHAM

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 program takes place in September and October and will bring 250 young leaders from 36 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States. This year we are ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth

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 fire alarms did not sound and some fire doors were locked. As a result, some U.S. Government personnel, who were staying at the hotel, have decided to move to other ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 7 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Notification

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