U.S. Embassy Georgetown Guyana Q&A
Visit the Consular Section U.S Embassy Georgetown FB page on Jan 16 at 1:00 pm (Guyana Local Time) for their first Facebook Question & Answer (Q&A) session of 2015!
Christmas Greetings from the Alliance For Change
This season brings no greater pleasure than the opportunity to express to you, our valued supporter, season's greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and new year be filled with JOY.
Alliance For Change (AFC)
Blue CAPS Donates to Colwyn Harding Fund - Press Release
On December 22, Blue CAPS made a donation of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) to the Colwyn Harding Support Group to help offset the costs associated with his hospital stay and medical expenses.
Bryan Max's Team Care Guyana Christmas Party for the Kids at St. Cuthbert’s Mission Primary School
Severe flooding hits Guyana after heavy rains
Heavy rains have flooded thousands of homes in the Georgetown and the outlying areas forcing the closure of schools earlier today.
More than 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain fell in less than 24 hours, and more rain was predicted for the coming days, meteorologists said.
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Upcoming Demonstrations in Georgetown - United States Embassy Georgetown, Guyana
Dear U.S. Citizen,
The United States Embassy in Georgetown informs all U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place tomorrow Friday November 14, 2014 at 1700hrs at the Square of the Revolution, located on Vlissengen Road between Homestead Avenue and Hadfield Street in Georgetown. This demonstration, coordinated by the opposition, is in response to Monday’s announcement by the President of Guyana to prorogate parliament. In light of the current political climate, there may be additional demonstrations between now and the foreseeable future. U.S. citizens are reminded that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
WWF Commends Norway and Guyana for Their Efforts to Make REDD+ Work
Georgetown, October 27, 2014 – World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Guianas welcomes Guyana President Ramotar’s announcement of Norway’s 2012 calendar year performance-based payment into the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF).
38th Anniversary of the terrorist attack on Cubana Airline Flight CU-455
We Shall Never Forget!
As we commemorate the 38th Anniversary of the October 06, 1976 terrorist attack on Cubana Airline Flight 455 flying from Bridgetown Barbados to Havana Cuba, we must pause to reflect on the lives of the murdered innocent 73 passengers and crew.
Umana Yana (Benab) Gutted by Fire of Unknown Origin
Earlier today the Benab (officially called the Umana Yana) one of Guyana’s historic buildings was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin.
The Umana Yana whose name is derived from a Wai-Wai word meaning Meeting Place of the People, was built August 1972 as one of the venues for the Non-Aligned Foreign Ministers Conference held in Georgetown, Guyana that same year. It is located at the northernmost end of Main Street just south of The Pegasus Hotel and is used as a conference and exhibition center.
Submarine Used for Drug Running Found in Guyana
Associated Press - Authorities in the South American country of Guyana have discovered a rudimentary submarine they believe was going to be used to ferry drugs across the Atlantic, police said Friday.