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Ambassador Lynch Congratulates Berbice Chamber of Commerce & Development Association on their 87th Anniversary

The BCCDA and its private sector partners can be involved in ensuring transparency in accountability, oversight and management of the Fund to help ensure that there is no misuse of the Fund and that all of Guyana benefits from its operation. Simple steps, such as always advocating for regular public disclosure of the investment objectives ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Speeches | Tags: Natural Resource Fund, Transparency

Ambassador Lynch Joins New Horizons Team for Soil-Turning Ceremony

As many of you probably already know, the New Horizons exercise is nothing new to Guyana, as this would be the third time this exercise takes place in your country. It speaks volumes about the United States’ commitment to build and sustain enduring relationships with our partner nations. It is a commitment that does not ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 6 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Humanitarian Assistance, New Horizons

New Peace Corps Volunteers Arrive in Country

Thirty Peace Corps trainees arrived in country this morning, June 04, 2019 to begin their 27-months of service to the people of Guyana. The new trainees make up the 32nd group of Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in Guyana since 1995; representing 19 out of the 50 United States, with ages ranging from 21 to ...

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Education, Environment, Health, Peace Corps

National Milling Company (Namilco) Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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).

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches, Trade | Tags: Community Service, Private Sector, Youth

Ambassador Remarks in Commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

The U.S. Government is committed to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBT persons. The U.S. Mission in Guyana has proudly supported efforts by the NGO community to promote LGBT rights, and we look forward to continuing to work with you all on this important issue.

By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Speeches | Tags: Human Rights, LGBT

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