Remarks as prepared Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch Statement to the Press Herdmanston Lodge August 31, 2023 First, I want to thank all of you – the members of the media corps -for your wonderful cooperation and excellent partnership over the years. You serve a crucial and important function in any strong democracy, and you are absolutely ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 1 September, 2023 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Security, Trade and Investment, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
Remarks as prepared Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch US. Independence Celebration Marriott Hotel June 29, 2023 Honorable Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, Prime Minister to the Co-Operative Republic of Guyana; Honorable Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President; Honorable Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Honorable Ministers; Members of the Judiciary; Members of Parliament; and Speaker of the National Assembly; ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 June, 2023 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Diplomatic Relations, Economic, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
Adventure, Friendship, Success. These are not only names of charming Guyanese villages, but also words that paint a picture of my experience in this land where I have spent four plus years of my life. It has been a joint ADVENTURE with so many of you - colleagues, partners, FRIENDS - to resolve an election, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 22 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Prosperity, Security, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
We believe a free press can empower individuals with more and better information about our world. We also recognize that freedom of the press requires citizens to bear the responsibility to always stop, reflect, and verify what they hear and see to prevent the spread of misinformation.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 May, 2023 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Education, World Press Freedom
The media plays a pivotal role in society by disseminating facts for public consumption and helping citizens in Guyana stay informed, establish opinions, make informed choices, and participate meaningfully in society. The availability of facts and information is fundamental to exercising such rights as access to health, education, justice, and to fighting against gender and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Human Rights, Press Freedom
During their visit, the delegation will meet with government officials, business leaders and non-governmental organizations leading on issues of governance, security and prosperity. Discussions will include topics of mutual interest including food security, energy security, and the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Climate Change, Democracy and Governance, Economic, Security, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
Today, as we mark the tragic start of the invasion, the United States and our partners reiterate our steadfast solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. We will stand with them for as long as it takes.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 24 February, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Human Rights
Strengthening legislative frameworks to deter corrupt practices, promote transparency, and uphold accountability is a key step in addressing corruption.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 December, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Civil Society, Democracy and Governance
Today HE Ambassador of the United States of America, Sarah-Ann Lynch, HE the British High Commissioner, Jane Miller OBE, HE Canadian High Commissioner, Mark Berman, and HE Ambassador of the European Union, René van Nes commemorate the 15th anniversary of the International Day of Democracy. As we celebrate this anniversary today, we reaffirm the cornerstones of democracy, including liberty, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance
As we work on this transformation, we need to provide the opportunity and space for youth to articulate what challenges they face, then devise and implement solutions to those challenges. We have to encourage youth, and also provide you a space to lead.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 August, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Democracy and Governance, Economic, Education, Human Rights, USAID, Youth
But, as we remember those difficult days in the past, we must also look forward. The Fourth of July is a day in the United States for both – it’s a day of history and remembrance; it’s also a day of hope and resolve; and, a day of promise and possibilities. Across the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 1 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Diplomatic Relations, Prosperity, Security, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
Op-Ed: A Summit for All Americans By Brian A. Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Maleka Russell, a Guyanese alumna of the State Department’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative, owns an organic farm in Kwakwani that had major flooding in 2021, so Maleka decided to change her business to broiler production. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 6 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Op-Eds | Tags: Climate Change, Democracy and Governance, Economic, Entrepreneurship, Health
For young people to be adequately represented in political institutions, processes, and decision-making, and in particular in elections, they must know their rights and be given the necessary knowledge and capacity to participate in a meaningful way at all levels.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 May, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance, USAID, Youth
Press attention to accountability has never been more important in Guyana with a historically large revenue stream entering government coffers and a regularly stated intent to use those resources for a development agenda that cuts across all regions and races. There is also a larger principle at stake that strong democracies require free information flow ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 3 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Press Freedom
In Guyana, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has focused on training and mentoring those in the criminal justice sector to build their capacity to fight corruption. In 2018, the Guyana Public Service Commission was reconstituted after a 13-year hiatus. This was a step towards ensuring fairness and transparency ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Anti-corruption, Democracy and Governance
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» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: AMCHAM, Democracy and Governance, Economic, Private Sector
As we celebrate America’s 245th birthday tonight, we are also grateful for our many partnerships around the world, just like the 55 years of bilateral relations we have with Guyana and her people. We are grateful for our shared values of promoting democracy, good governance, the rule of law, and private sector-led growth. I would ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 4 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Climate Change, Democracy and Governance, Diplomatic Relations, Health, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
The U.S. Department of State is supporting an 18-month project to strengthen the capacity of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the Attorney General’s Chambers regarding electoral processes, and to encourage civil society organizations (CSOs) to advocate for electoral reform in accordance with regional and international standards. The project will be implemented by the International Republican Institute. Through this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 5 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance
The USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean (USAID/ESC) Mission has issued a call for concept papers for a Youth and Local Government activity in Guyana. Through this three-year $4.5m activity, USAID/ESC will support increased youth participation in local governance and local elections and work with youth and other partners to build trust and cooperation among communities. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Democracy and Governance, USAID
In Georgetown, Guyana, Secretary Pompeo will congratulate newly elected president Irfaan Ali and his cabinet, and meet with CARICOM Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque. He will reinforce the promise of a values-based U.S. partnership highlighting opportunities for more responsible and transparent private sector investment to increase prosperity for the people of Guyana, particularly in the wake of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Democracy and Governance, Guyana, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
The Guyanese people have exercised their civic right and they deserve to be heard. But, due to continued electoral improprieties, the people have NOT been heard after 19 long weeks. As such, the Secretary of State announced visa restrictions on individuals that have been responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Guyana.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance
Most of all, I hope the campaign will empower voters to confront and overcome challenges many take for granted on election day: that all voters will be assured physical access to their assigned place of voting, and that they will be able to vote privately and independently.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Disability Rights, Elections, Human Rights
In line with her commitment to visit all of Guyana’s regions in her first year, Ambassador Lynch made a trip to Region Two January 27-29 and met with the Regional Chairman, the Mayor of Anna Regina, the local chamber of commerce, a local school, and Peace Corps volunteers who serve in the area. “I thoroughly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Education, Entrepreneurship
This election is your opportunity to turn the page on that history and to more faithfully convey unbiased information to the citizens of Guyana. In doing so, the press will display its leadership role as the purveyor of facts and balanced analysis on the elections. That leadership can yield a virtuous cycle of citizenship, because ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 27 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Media
JOINT STATEMENT The United States of America Ambassador to Guyana, Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch, United Kingdom High Commissioner to Guyana, H.E. Greg Quinn and the Head of Delegation of the European Union to Guyana, H.E. Ambassador Fernando Ponz Cantó joint statement on the announcement of an Election Date. The United States, United Kingdom, and the European ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance
JOINT STATEMENT The United States of America Ambassador to Guyana, H.E. Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch, United Kingdom High Commissioner to Guyana, H.E. Greg Quinn and the European Union Ambassador to Guyana, H.E. Ambassador Fernando Ponz Cantó joint statement on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) proposed elections timeframe. “The United States, United Kingdom and the European Union ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance
Good Morning, I’m honored to be here on behalf of the U.S. Embassy and the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) to conclude a project which was started a year ago. My government holds dear the right of citizen’s access to justice, and respect for the rule of law. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 19 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Government Offices, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Criminal Justice, Democracy and Governance, Education, Government of Guyana
Ambassador Perry Holloway this morning turned over 56 law books valued at more than US$25,000 to the Honorable Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh. The donation complements the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing project “Strengthening the Criminal Justice System in Guyana,” launched in September 2016, funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement within ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 19 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Government Offices, News, Press Releases | Tags: Criminal Justice, Democracy and Governance, Education, Government of Guyana
Good afternoon. I’m pleased to be present today to acknowledge the outstanding work of the United States Government’s Youth and Citizens’ Participation project over the past 12 months. As a friend of Guyana, the U.S. Government is pleased to support citizens’ education for Guyana’s first local government elections in 22 years and the efforts to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Education, USAID, Youth
Hon. Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo Hon. Ministers of Government Members of Parliament Members of the Diplomatic Corps Members of the Private Sector, Civil Society and the Uniformed Services Staff of the US Embassy Distinguished Guests Thank you for joining us on this very special night when we celebrate democracy in action. Throughout the day and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Political Affairs, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance
I am pleased to be here today on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (commonly known as INL) and the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative to formally launch the implementation of the “Strengthening the Criminal Justice in Guyana” Program. We are very proud to facilitate this program ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 2 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Policy, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana, Western Hemisphere | Tags: CBSI, Democracy and Governance, Government of Guyana
GEORGETOWN -The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to release the final report for the Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Assessment for Guyana. The assessment, conducted with the full knowledge of the government, examined political change and democratization in Guyana, analyzed core democracy and governance issues, actors, and institutions in the country ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 19 August, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Democracy and Governance, USAID
The U.S. Embassy, British High Commission and Canadian High Commission congratulate the Guyanese people on the democratic process that we observed in yesterday’s local government elections. We wish to reiterate our strong and considered opinion that the voting and counting processes in the Guyanese local government elections were free, fair, and credible. Our diplomatic observer ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 19 March, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Elections
