Ambassador Lynch Delivers Remarks on Rule of Law as a Foundation for Competitive Business Environment

As the U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, I want to confirm the Embassy’s willingness and interest in connecting U.S. companies with Guyanese partners.  Our bilateral cooperation has endured 55 years, and the future is full of promise and prosperity.  We stand ready to assist in arranging contacts and providing consultations. Read More»

Ambassador Lynch delivers remarks at AMCHAM Guyana 3rd Annual General Meeting

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Guyana’s economy grew by over 40 percent in 2020, making it the world’s fastest growing economy and the only country in the Caribbean to register positive GDP growth.   In 2021, Guyana’s growth as an oil and gas producing nation continues its historic ascent.   To date the ExxonMobil led consortium has discovered ... Read More»

Remarks by Ambassador Lynch at Launch of AMCHAM Guyana Young Entrepreneur’s Program

The AmCham Young Entrepreneur’s Program is a great initiative, and the Embassy stands ready to assist. We helped AmCham organize a speaker in May to make a presentation on the importance of financial technology and its benefits to building a smooth and responsive financial services sector. There are many areas that we can collaborate on, ... Read More»

Ambassador Lynch Delivers Remarks at AmCham Guyana 2nd AGM

For our part, the Embassy is a U.S. Commercial Service partner post with the U.S. Department of Commerce, which means we can connect investors with Guyanese businesses.  We also help facilitate requests for Guyanese businesses seeking to invest in the United States.  Interested in opening a U.S. franchise here?  We are your first stop.  Need ... Read More»

Ambassador Lynch Remarks at AMCHAM Guyana Recognition Gala

On the business side, I know that AmCham has helped its members find office space, get registered, and find employees. All of this practical assistance is needed for new and growing businesses. I also know that networking events have been organized, as well as collaborative meetings with other private sector organizations and government officials. Advocacy ... Read More»

U.S. Embassy and AMCHAM Guyana Host Guyanese Senior Citizens for Thanksgiving

“It is a joy to share the tradition with Guyana, whose people treat U.S. diplomats not as foreigners, but with open arms and a warm welcome. The first Thanksgiving celebrated the bounty of the fall harvest just as we celebrate the bounty of our friendships with the people of Guyana”, said the Ambassador. Read More»

Ambassador Lynch Delivers Remarks at AmCham Guyana 1st Annual General Meeting

AmCham’s tangible accomplishments in such a short period of time lend themselves to reflections about what you can achieve down the road.  These aspirations start with changes that are just around the corner or more accurately 120 miles offshore and 3,660 meters under the seabed.  With the arrival of ExxonMobil’s Liza Destiny - and what ... Read More»

Ambassador Lynch remarks at the official opening of AMCHAM Guyana Office

 Globally, AmChams promote and create bilateral trade, business opportunities, and partnerships.  These objectives are among my top priorities for my Mission, so it is very gratifying to have a local partner committed to the same goals.  We see a long future of continued economic cooperation between the United States and Guyana and will do all ... Read More»

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 ... Read More»
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