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).
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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
By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 December, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Oil Exploration
The U.S. Embassy is always looking ahead to find opportunities where it can increase its partnership with Guyana. Recently, we hosted the largest U.S. Trade Mission ever to come to Guyana – Trade Mission Louisiana - a state that has many things in common with Guyana from its climate and agricultural products to its thriving ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Private Sector, Trade and Investment
With 23 markets and 41 million people, the Caribbean presents a growing opportunity for U.S. companies. The delegation sought to capitalize on the strong bilateral trade relationship between the U.S. and Guyana, with bilateral trade reaching $1.4 billion USD in the first half of this year alone.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Economic, Trade and Investment
Louisiana has already been the source of some amazing U.S.-Guyana partnerships. From Edison Chouest’s early partnership with John Fernandes Limited on maritime and port services (the first Louisiana company to come to Guyana and engage in an incredible joint venture!), to K&B’s partnership with Guysons that brings world-class machine training and investment to Guyana, or ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Trade and Investment
While in Guyana, the companies held a productive day of meetings with key private sector contacts and experts to highlight Guyana’s business environment, learn about the Government of Guyana’s efforts to promote investment and economic diversification, explore market entry strategies, foster partnerships, and develop closer trade ties between Guyana and the U.S.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 31 October, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Economic, Trade and Investment
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. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 27 September, 2022 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Economic, Tourism, Trade and Investment
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 August, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Democracy and Governance, Economic, Education, Human Rights, USAID, Youth
We would like to pay our respect to the Indigenous Peoples of Guyana as the first peoples to this beautiful country, and to honor them for the achievements and contributions they have made and continue to make to this land, in particular their commitment, leadership and stewardship demonstrated over decades for a more sustainable, safer, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 9 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Economic, Human Rights
Events like the Summit of the Americas recognize the ties that bind our hemisphere together, and I feel grateful to reflect on the values and the heritage that we share with our Caribbean neighbors. I count myself as a member of the Caribbean diaspora that helped build the United States. Our country continues to benefit ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Op-Eds | Tags: CBSI, Climate Change, Diversity, Economic
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. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 6 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Op-Eds | Tags: Climate Change, Democracy and Governance, Economic, Entrepreneurship, Health
Honorable Dr. Ashni Singh, Senior Minister, Office of the President, with responsibility for Finance, Other Government Representatives, Ms. Oslene Carrington, CEO, Guyana Economic Development Trust, Ms. Tanya Wilcott, Senior Manager, Business Solutions Unit, GTT, Staff of USAID and the Guyana Economic Development Trust, Participants from the Economic Development Accelerator program, Members of the Media, Ladies ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 26 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Entrepreneurship, USAID
At the Offshore Technology Conference last year in Houston, I was highly impressed by the popularity of the Guyanese booth, and I know you came away with more than one signed MOU. Quality U.S. companies continue to be very interested in partnering with you to bring prosperity to all Guyanese. Last year in the first ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 31 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Entrepreneurship, Private Sector
The growth and development of these businesses, which will help diversify the economy, and your ability to create employment for fellow Guyanese, contributes to the “prosperity for all” that should highlight this period in Guyana’s history. And, the United States will remain your committed partner in building the economic cooperation between our two countries.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Entrepreneurship, USAID
And that is why I am here today, to make it clear that the U.S. government stands ready to assist in making the connections between U.S. and Guyanese businesses a reality. The United States is Guyana’s largest trading partner, and we want to keep it that way. We couldn’t be happier with all of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Private Sector, Trade and Investment
The theme this year is especially close to my heart. “Herstory: Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders” could not be closer to the U.S. priority for Guyana and the region. Building a future for our young people and a common vision of prosperity for all is something the United States fully supports. It’s the rich ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 29 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Entrepreneurship, Women's Empowerment
Each successful Chamber of Commerce that wants to grow and strengthen its membership should have a mentoring program. Mentoring can take many forms, either a formal part of the Chamber, or a part of the membership protocol, with each company committed to having its own mentoring program. I know the American Chamber of Commerce in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 10 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Entrepreneurship
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: AMCHAM, Democracy and Governance, Economic, Private Sector
Regional Representative, USAID/ESC, Clinton D. White said, “The American people, through USAID, are partnering with the people of the Caribbean to move education, health, economic development, gender equality, climate change resilience, and prosperity forward, so they are able to have opportunities to better their lives and to promote stronger and safer communities.”
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Climate Change, Economic, Education, Health, USAID
Remarks as prepared Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch Launch of Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) May 11, 2021 Minister of Commerce and Tourism, the honorable Oneidge Walrond, Regional Chair Permaul Armogan, Regional Executive Officer Devanand Ramdatt, President of the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce Mr. Aadil Baksh, distinguished guests, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 11 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Entrepreneurship, Women's Empowerment
This is a time of unprecedented opportunities. Taking full advantage of these opportunities requires not only natural resources and human capital, but also a stable, transparent, and business-friendly regulatory and investment climate. When companies make decisions on where to do business around the world, they seek out those markets where the business environment is rules-based ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Economic, Trade and Investment
Ambassador Lynch highlighted the important role agriculture plays in the Guyanese economy and the opportunities for U.S. exporters in the sector.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Economic, Trade and Investment
In 2019, the Embassy became 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 assistance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Speeches | Tags: Caribbean, Economic, Trade and Investment
As a continuing sign of the U.S. commitment to a prosperous Guyana, the Embassy hosted a delegation from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on October 13. The delegation, led by CEO Adam Boehler, includes U.S. Department of Treasury Assistant Secretary for International Markets Mitchell A. Silk and other senior officials from the Department ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Economic, Private Sector
