The workshop provided Fellows with the opportunity to meet and engage within their cohort to build a strong cohort identity, discuss their expectations ahead of the fellowship, and network with other fellows and YLAI Alumni. The 2023 Fellows were joined by four alumni from Guyana, Suriname, Aruba, and Curaçao to expand their leadership and entrepreneurial ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 9 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
One way to create more jobs in Guyana will be the introduction of more reliable and less expensive electricity. For too long, high electricity costs have stymied Guyanese manufacturing. As Minister Ashni Singh often notes, it’s unfortunate to drink a juice in Guyana that comes from fruit grown in Guyana but that was processed in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 February, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Energy, Energy Security, Entrepreneurship, Oil Exploration, Renewable Energy, USAID
This year, WeLead and the Embassy will collaborate with our colleagues in Suriname to host a Women’s Entrepreneurship Fair involving AWE participants from Suriname and Guyana. The fair will include training sessions led by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) on agro-processing as well as several business networking sessions for participants with local ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Women's Empowerment
This program is open to young entrepreneurs 25-35 years of age, with a demonstrated track record of successfully growing their own business or social venture for at least two (2) years and is a current resident and citizen of Guyana.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 January, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
Since 2015, more than 1,240 YLAI Fellows have built connections with 900+ U.S. fellowship placement organizations; 84 percent of these Fellows attracted new resources within one year of completing the program.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
The United States prioritizes business development as an essential part of supporting a country’s path to economic diversification and sustainable development. We are happy to partner with AmCham on today's event. Amcham’s Youth Entrepreneurs program launched in 2021 with a vision to encourage and support young entrepreneurs.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 6 October, 2022 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Trade and Investment
Remarks as prepared Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch Reception in observance of World Tourism Day September 26, 2022 Honorable Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Waldron, Honorable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson, Jr., Head of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana, Harrinand (Ralph) Persaud, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 27 September, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Trade and Investment
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 2022 program will begin in January and close in July, bringing together 280 young leaders from 37 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada for a fellowship. This year we are pleased to announce that three young leaders from Guyana have been accepted out of over 2000 applicants.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 24 January, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
December 13-14, 2021. A Virtual Pitch Presentation is being held to advance as many as 15 Guyanese agro-processors from the first phase of the USAID-funded Economic Development Accelerator (EDA) program that launched in June 2021. The EDA is a platform for small and growing agro-processing businesses in Guyana. Under its umbrella of support, EDA provides ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 December, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, USAID
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
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
The YLAI Fellowship Program is part of the U.S. continued commitment to the prosperity of Guyana and the region. The YLAI Fellowship Program supports and connects young entrepreneurs across the Western Hemisphere to take on leadership roles that benefit their communities and strengthen their economies.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 29 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
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.
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 28 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: American Corner of Guyana, Education, Entrepreneurship
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 1 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: AMCHAM, Entrepreneurship, Trade and Investment
I am particularly pleased to see that one of the key objectives of BEA is to develop solutions to these challenges and advocate for public policies that bring about change and economic development. Embassy Georgetown looks forward to BEA playing a proactive role.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 1 August, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Entrepreneurship, Private Sector
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, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: AMCHAM, Entrepreneurship, Youth
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
Remarks as prepared Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch Women in Oil and Gas Guyana International Women’s Day Forum March 8, 2021 Good evening, it’s an honor to speak with you today, on International Women’s Day. A warm thanks to Abbigale and the organizers for putting this event together, despite the challenges we’ve all had with this pandemic. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Oil Exploration, Women's Empowerment
The YLAI Fellowship Program is part of the U.S. continued commitment to the prosperity of Guyana and the region. The YLAI Fellowship Program supports and connects young entrepreneurs across the Western Hemisphere to take on leadership roles that benefit their communities and strengthen their economies.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
The YLAI Fellowship Program is part of the U.S. continued commitment to the prosperity of Guyana and the region.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Education, Entrepreneurship
Remarks as prepared Ambassador Sarah Ann Lynch Services Showcase Breakfast to Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week November 20, 2019, 9:00 AM Herdmanston Lodge Esteemed Guests All, Hello! It’s so great to be here! I have had a wonderful time meeting some of you already, and hope I can talk to some more of you, so I ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Entrepreneurship, YLAI
Remarks as prepared Ambassador Sarah Ann Lynch WeLead Conference September 18, 2019, 9:00 AM Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Turkeyen It’s so great to be here! I don’t want to take too much time since there are many amazing speakers here today and of course, the main purpose of the conference is for you to network ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Women's Empowerment, YLAI
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Diplomatic Relations, Education, Entrepreneurship, Health
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the 2018 cohort from Guyana for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program. The program takes place in September and October and will bring 250 young leaders from 36 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States. This year we are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program. YLAI applications are now being accepted at
https://ylai.state.gov . Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, YLAI will this year bring 250 young entrepreneurs from the Caribbean and Latin America to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 February, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI, Youth
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the Guyana cohort of the 2017
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program . The five-week program, sponsored by the
U.S. Department of State , will bring 250 young leaders from 36 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America to the United States to augment their business or social venture plans, learn from U.S. counterparts, and share best practices. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 24 August, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, YLAI
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 ...
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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
As this is a conference about Empowered Leadership and Unleashing Promise and Potential, particularly among women, I am reminded of a quote from one of America’s great female authors, Ayn Rand, who wrote in Atlas Shrugged, “The question is not who is going to let me; (pause) it is who is going to stop me?”
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 26 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, Women's Empowerment, YLAI
U.S. Ambassador Perry Holloway joined Government of Guyana Presidential Advisor Aubrey Norton, and other key stakeholders, to recognize the successes of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Skills and Knowledge for Youth Employment (SKYE) Project, and mark the conclusion of the program. In delivering the feature address, Ambassador Holloway lauded the SKYE program, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: CBSI, Entrepreneurship, USAID, Youth
It is a pleasure to be here today representing the U.S. Government at the formal close out of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Skills and Knowledge for Youth Employment, also known as the SKYE project. As you have heard, since its inception in 2011, SKYE has achieved important results and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 28 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: CBSI, Entrepreneurship, 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 ...
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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
The SLED objectives are consistent with the U.S. government’s development efforts in Guyana, particularly those pursued under the $7.7 million USAID Skills and Knowledge for Youth Employment (SKYE) program. This was the central reason for the establishment of a partnership between SLED and the SKYE program.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 15 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: CBSI, Entrepreneurship, Government of Guyana, USAID, Youth
The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is looking for 250 young entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean to bring to the United States for business and social entrepreneurship training in October and November 2016. The YLAI Professional Fellows will become part of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 4 May, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, YLAI, Youth
Georgetown – Ambassador Perry Holloway met with Christine Gooding upon her return from the United States after participating in the Embassy-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange. Ms. Gooding, founder and co-owner of Market Square (M2) joined twenty-three other female entrepreneurs from various industries across the globe in an IVLP exchange on “Women and Entrepreneurship” ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, IVLP
