Renea Douglas, Tutor within the Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Guyana will pursue a Master of Science in Forensic Studies at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York through the Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 August, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Exchanges
Six Guyanese youth, aged 15 to 18, as well as two program mentors, will be representing Guyana in the U.S. Department of State’s sponsored Youth Ambassadors Program from Wednesday August 16 to Wednesday August 30, 2023. Representing Guyana in this year’s exchange program are Shonjay Mendonca, Naila Rahaman, Alyssa Persaud, Mya Saunders, Charisa Corbin, Carrian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 August, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Community Service, Culture, Education, Exchanges, Youth
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Adrienne Galanek, administered the oath of service and Peace Corps pledge to the group on behalf of the Peace Corps. Chargé Galanek remarked “I have always admired the extraordinary commitment and compassion that Peace Corps Volunteers bring to strengthening nations one community at a time. I think that the best part—the essence ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 10 August, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Environment, Health, Peace Corps
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 U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the 2024 Fulbright Foreign Student Program. Fulbright scholarship applications are now being accepted at
https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2024 . The application deadline is June 30, 2023. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 1 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Exchanges
The new trainees will offer expert technical support to the Guyanese people in the development of policies through service with the Ministries of Education and Health.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 February, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Health, Peace Corps
These 18 Volunteers who arrived in Guyana on September 29, 2022 underwent an intensive ten-week pre-service training. They will now live and work in local communities along the coast, partnering to address early childhood literacy, adolescent health, and environmental stewardship.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 December, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Environment, Health, Peace Corps
I have always felt such pride for the extraordinary commitment and compassion that Peace Corps Volunteers bring to strengthening nations one community at a time. I think that the very best part—the essence of why Volunteers are here—are the friendships that they develop with Community Coaches and host families, local counterparts, supervisors, and community leaders.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 7 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Education, Environment, Health, Peace Corps
It’s International Education Week! Here’s Your Guide to Applying for a U.S. Student Visa in Guyana The United States is once again the TOP host destination for International Students. This year’s theme for International Education Week is “Open for Opportunity,” which underscores that following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 November, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Education, News | Tags: Education, Exchanges
We all have a role to play. Men and women alike. Everyone benefits from greater inclusion and gender equity. Our institutions and nations are richer when we ALL have a voice, so I encourage you to build your networks wide and strong.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 4 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Education, Women's Empowerment
The University is in the process of obtaining accreditation through the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET). ABET is an internationally recognized accreditor of university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education
The United States is committed to supporting youth empowerment through meaningful participation of youth within their communities, enhancing their skills and providing opportunities so that young people can build on their collective leadership and contribute to a secure and more prosperous Guyana.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 25 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Education, Exchanges, Youth
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the selection of two Guyanese scholars for 2022 Fulbright Scholarship Awards. Guyanese educator Keesha St. John and civil engineer Bayeeshmaal Ramsundar will embark upon graduate level programs in their respective fields at universities in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Exchanges
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
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a fully funded, one-year Fellowship program offered to young and mid-career professionals who have a proven track record of leadership, a public service commitment, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent study at a leading U.S. university. The Humphrey program is unique ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 11 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Exchanges
In Guyana, we have helped build capacity of public institutions, like the GDF, the GPF, the GRA and justice sector to increase their transparency and accountability to Guyanese citizens. We also encourage the efforts of civil society organizations to hold its government to be responsive to their needs, accountable and transparent. The work of persons ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 29 March, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Education, Security
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables Guyanese graduate students and young professionals to complete a Master’s or PhD at a higher education institution in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 15 February, 2022 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Exchanges
The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Guyana Council of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) facilitated a job preparation training for Persons with Disabilities. The virtual nine-week training provided participants with the practical knowledge and resources to be proactive in their job search and be successful in acquiring jobs. Ambassador Lynch said of the training, “we are committed to promoting the role of persons with disabilities in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 3 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Disability Rights, Education, Human Rights
To ensure the safety of all participants, the American Corner will offer a series of blended programming in the areas of entrepreneurship, English Language, STEM, Information and Literacy, and the corner will provide resources and information on studying and participating in educational and cultural exchanges in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 28 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: American Corner of Guyana, Education, Entrepreneurship
A Joint Venture Between the National Library and the United States Embassy – Georgetown The National Library and the United States Embassy – Georgetown wish to announce a joint venture for the opening of the American Corner – Guyana. As a public space, the American Corner – Guyana will bring together persons of all ages ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 28 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: American Corner of Guyana, Education, Entrepreneurship
Under the grant, Voices GY will organize a 12-week course to teach communications and community organizing skills, and provide information on available social services, legal protections, access to housing, medical assistance, and education.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 5 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Health, Human Rights, Migrants
In 2021, the U.S. Department of State’s flagship international exchange program, the Fulbright Program, celebrates its 75th anniversary and its history of positive impact on individuals, institutions and communities in Guyana, the United States and around the world. Its legacy is represented by hundreds of thousands of distinguished and diverse alumni, who are contributing to a more peaceful, equitable, prosperous, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 September, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases | Tags: Culture, Education, Exchanges, Fulbright
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.”
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Climate Change, Economic, Education, Health, USAID
The virtual program brings together outstanding young people between the ages of 15 and 18 from across the Americas for an enrichment program to explore themes such as civic education, leadership, cross-cultural connections, community service, and youth and social transformation through experiential learning activities, leadership training, civic participation at the community level, and mentoring by community, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 23 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Exchanges, Youth
During a recent visit to Lethem and St. Ignatius, Region Nine, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Mark Cullinane met with the Regional Chairman, Guyana Police Force leadership, the Regional Health Officer, the Lethem Town Clerk, the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce, and village leaders. The Deputy Chief of Mission received a tour of St. Ignatius ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 23 July, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Humanitarian Assistance
This scholarship builds on the U.S. commitment to women, peace and security, as we recognize the unique and necessary skills that women bring to the security forces. The United States knows that when we invest in a woman, she changes not only her own life, but also that of her family and community. Add that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 9 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Exchanges
Frequently Asked Questions – Student Visas Q: Is the U.S. Embassy interviewing for student visas? A: Yes! The U.S. Embassy Consular section is interviewing for F-1 Student Visas. International students are an integral part of American colleges. The U.S. State Department encourages international students to apply to American universities. Q: My mom wants me to go ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Study in the U.S., Visas | Tags: Education
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Humphrey Fellowship Program is part of the U.S. continued commitment to the prosperity of Guyana and the region. The program provides a basis for establishing lasting ties between citizens of the United States and their professional counterparts in other countries, fostering an exchange of knowledge and mutual ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Exchanges
Young people are a country’s greatest asset and contribute to sustainable efforts in the long term. For this reason, the U.S. Government places a high priority on youth development through programs such as the Youth Ambassadors Program, the Youth Action Network and skills training through the United States Agency for International Development. Our ultimate goal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Education, Youth
The six-week project is managed by alumni of the Department of State Youth Ambassadors Program who were inspired by the challenges they faced to acquire career guidance for jobs or post-secondary school placements in their fields of interest.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Volunteers, Youth
ABET accreditation assures prospective students, peers and the professions served that the program has received international recognition of its quality and promotes “best practices” in education. It’s a vital step in ensuring that the people of Guyana will have a leadership role in achieving national and regional prosperity. The Embassy stands ready to help wherever ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Education
STEM-skilled workers are among the best positioned to benefit from sweeping changes to economies around the world. Especially here in Guyana, a country that has emerged as a leading oil producer, the future is now. We face the urgent task today of inspiring young students to pursue studies in STEM fields. Robotics clubs are an ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Education, STEM
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
In line with the U.S. commitment to help Guyana efficiently manage the anticipated oil revenues for the benefit of the Guyanese people, U.S. Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch welcomed Fulbright U.S. Scholar Dr. Norman Munroe of Florida International University (FIU) to Guyana to pursue ABET Accreditation of Engineering programs, including the recently introduced Petroleum and Geological Engineering ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 4 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Education, Exchanges
The Peace Corps’ special ingredient in Guyana and globally is a people-to-people approach to learning, reinforcing, and building capacity at the community level. And, 53 years later, Volunteers are still serving the people of Guyana, having lived and worked in all 10 regions of this beautiful country.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Education, Environment, Health, Peace Corps
The training, offered by the Volunteer Youth Corps in partnership with the Georgetown Technical Institute, is aligned to the needs of the labor market. To date, I am happy to say that 385 youth are trained and 93 placed in employment. Our hope is that graduates can now take advantage of the opportunity available under ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 31 July, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Education, USAID, Youth
Remarks by Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch 243rd Independence Day of the United States of America Friday, July 12, 2019 Salutations Good Evening! Kevin, Dylan and I would like to extend a very warm welcome to everyone here this evening as we celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. First, a few ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Diplomatic Relations, Education, Entrepreneurship, Health
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Education, Environment, Health, Peace Corps
38 Peace Corps Trainees arrived in country this morning to begin their 27 months of service to the people of Guyana. The new trainees make up the 31st group of Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in Guyana since 1995, and represent 20 out of the 50 United States, have ages ranging from 21 to 47, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 June, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Education, Environment, Health, Peace Corps, Volunteers
I am normally not overly protocol conscious, nor too long, but tonight is a special night and this is the one event where I make an exception, so bear with me. His Excellency President David A. Granger and the charming First Lady Sandra Granger Ex-Presidents Donald Ramotar, Bharrat Jagdeo, and Samuel Hinds Hon. Prime Minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: CBSI, Education, Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, Government of Guyana, Health, Oil Exploration, Peace Corps, USAID
Dr. Kelly Mekdeci Members of the Board of Directors Faculty Parents Extended Family Special invitees and most importantly, GIA Graduates I am very pleased to be here this evening as we celebrate this important achievement in your lives. Congratulations. Let’s give the graduates, and their parents and teachers another well-deserved round of applause. It wasn’t ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Speeches | Tags: Education
Thirty-eight Peace Corps Trainees arrived in country yesterday to begin their two years of service to the people of Guyana. The 30th group of Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in Guyana have begun pre-service training on the Essequibo Coast, living with local host families and learning the Guyanese way of life in the villages of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 1 February, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Education, Health, Peace Corps, Volunteers
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
Good Morning. Thank you for joining us here today. I’m very happy to participate in the launch of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Youth Empowerment Services (YES) project here in Guyana. The U.S. government is pleased to continue its many years of work in the area of citizen security here in Guyana ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 28 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. Agencies | Tags: CBSI, Education, USAID, Youth
GEORGETOWN – President Obama’s 2016
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows Program will bring together 250 young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean, including four from Guyana, to the United States for an exchange program that will involve internships and skills-building workshops. President Obama launched YLAI to build linkages between young leaders across the hemisphere and to expand opportunities ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 31 August, 2016 | Topics: Business, Education, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Guyana, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama, Education, Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
GEORGETOWN – Guyanese writer and Cultural Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Education, Ruel Johnson, has been selected to participate in the International Writing Program (IWP) Fall Residency sponsored by the United States Department of State. Amanda Cauldwell, Public Affairs Officer, congratulated Mr. Johnson for his selection into the prestigious program. Mr. Johnson, a cultural ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 24 August, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Diplomatic Relations, Education, Exchanges
Funded by a grant from ExxonMobil through President Obama’s 100,000 Strong in the Americas Program, science students from the University of Guyana and Texas Tech University in100,000 Strong in the Americas Lubbock, Texas were afforded a unique opportunity to learn about enhancing capacities to support the oil and gas sector. In mid-July, UG students traveled ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 August, 2016 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Barack Obama, Education, Exchanges, Oil Exploration
I am very happy to join you this evening in celebrating the great milestone reached today by the young men and women gathered here. While we recognize a great achievement in your lives, we can also look at today as the beginning of another chapter in your book of life. As Don Williams, Jr. once ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 June, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Education
