Guyana will celebrate its 59th Independence Day on May 26, 2025. CONGRATULATIONS. BEST WISHES. ONWARD & UPWARD. “One People, One Nation, One Destiny.”
Guyana’s history dates back to the 16th century when it was colonized by the Dutch, followed by British rule in the 18th century. The country gained independence from the United Kingdom on May 26, 1966, and became a republic on February 23, 1970. Guyana’s diverse population, comprising Indian, African, Indigenous, Chinese, and European groups, has shaped its rich cultural heritage. The country’s past has also been marked by territorial disputes with Venezuela, particularly over the Essequibo region.
Today, Guyana is a rapidly developing nation with a growing economy, driven significantly by the discovery of major crude oil reserves off its Atlantic coast in 2015. The country has become one of the fastest-growing economies globally, with a projected GDP growth rate of 86.7% in 2020. Guyana’s economy is also supported by agriculture, mining, and forestry. The government is working to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, including preserving its pristine forests through international aid programs like REDD. Guyana’s unique blend of Caribbean and South American culture is reflected in its vibrant music, art, and cuisine.
As Guyana looks to the future, it aims to harness its oil wealth to improve the standard of living for its citizens while protecting its rich biodiversity. With estimated oil reserves of over 11 billion barrels, Guyana is poised to become one of the largest per capita oil producers in the world. The government is focused on managing its growth sustainably, promoting eco-tourism, and preserving its natural resources for future generations. With its strategic location and growing economy, Guyana is set to play an increasingly significant role in regional and global affairs.
The URGENT and OVERDUE NEED since AUGUST 2, 2020, with the PPP/C 1 seat MAJORITY in Parliament, with 15, 416 VOTES (PPPC 233,336 Votes and APNU+AFC 217,920 Votes), for INCLUSION of the Opposition APNU-AFC for Consultations on KEY Areas, for Guyanese Quality of Life with USD BILLIONS in OIL REVENUES. The URGENT Guyana/Venezuela ISSUE must not be the ONLY AREA the Government seeks APNU+AFC Support.
With RESPECT, High Back Channels say “ The PPP leaders are fooling thinking American Marines will be sent to Eteringbang and Kaikan to defend Guyana.
The Government needs to HIRE SECURITY FIRMS like ACADEMI to train GDF and assist in purchasing military hardware and software. The parent company is CONSTELLIS . Within 6 months with ACADEMI advisors, Guyana CAN WIPE OUT ALL BORDER THREATS in the CUYUNI. KAMIKAZE Drones will end all Venezuelan military occupation.”
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https://www.worldbank.org/en/
Guyana had a POVERTY Rate of 48.4%, using a poverty line of US$5.50 per day in 2011 PPP, according to the World Bank. While the country has seen economic growth, especially in the oil sector, recent data on poverty reduction is limited. A report from the United Nations Development Program estimates that 1.8% of the population is multidimensionally poor, and an additional 6.5% is vulnerable to multidimensional poverty, based on data from 2019/2020.
https://hdr.undp.org/sites/
Guyana is at substantial risk from climate-related hazards, including increases in heavy rainfall and related occurrences of flooding, sea-level rise, and storm surges, especially in coastal areas. Research shows that the impact of rising sea levels and intensified storm surges in Guyana would be among the greatest in the world, exposing 100 percent of the country’s coastal agriculture and 66.4 percent of coastal urban areas to flooding and coastal erosion, with potential GDP losses projected to exceed 46.4 percent.
Flooding from rainfall routinely affects residents in each of the two rainy seasons each year and the economic impacts of flooding due to rainfall are forecast to increase by around 60% by the middle of this century due to climate change. By mid-century, it is estimated that a tidal flood with a 20 percent chance of happening in any year would cause US$150M of economic damage, while a storm that has a 20 percent chance of happening in any year could flood nearly 5,000 households and over 1,000 commercial or industrial buildings in Georgetown alone, causing around US$30M of economic damage.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/
https://hdr.undp.org/sites/
Blessed AFRICAN LIBERATION Day & AFRICAN UNITY Day, BOTH on MAY 25.
AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY (ALD) and AFRICAN UNITY DAY are significant observances in Africa and among African communities worldwide. BOTH observances are CLOSELY LINKED, highlighting the importance of African unity, solidarity, and collective action in promoting the continent’s DEVELOPMENT, PEACE, and PROSPERITY.
AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY, Celebrated on May 25th, Commemorates the struggle for African independence and liberation from colonialism and apartheid, Aims to promote unity, solidarity, and collective action among African nations and peoples, and Encourages reflection on progress made and challenges remaining in achieving true freedom and self-determination.
AFRICAN UNITY DAY, Also celebrated on May 25th, Marks the anniversary of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) founding in 1963, Celebrates African unity, cooperation, and solidarity, and Recognizes the importance of African integration and collective action in addressing continental challenges.
The 25 AFRICAN Embassies in KUWAIT are from Benin, Botswana, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland (Eswatini), Togo, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.
The AFRICAN UNION (AU) is a CONTINENTAL UNION consisting of 55 MEMBER STATES that make up all countries on the African continent, with HEADQUARTERS is in Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA.
MY continuing STRONG RECOMMENDATION for a GUYANA Embassy at the AFRICAN UNION in ETHIOPIA.
CENTRAL AFRICA 9 Countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
EASTERN AFRICA 14 Countries: Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
NORTHERN AFRICA 7 Countries: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Sahrawi Republic (joined February 22, 1982), and Tunisia.
SOUTHERN AFRICA 10 Countries: Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
WESTERN AFRICA 15 Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia , Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
https://au.int/en/member_
KEY POINTS the 55 member states of the African Union
1. ALGERIA is the largest country in Africa by land area. Its economy is driven by oil and gas exports.
2. ANGOLA’s economy has grown significantly due to its oil reserves. The country is working to diversify its economy.
3. BENIN with a growing economy. Agriculture and trade are key sectors.
4. BOTSWANA is known for its stable democracy and strong economy. Tourism and mining are significant contributors.
5. BURKINA FASO is a landlocked country with a growing economy. Agriculture and mining are key sectors.
6. BURUNDI’S economy is primarily driven by agriculture.
7. CAMEROON has a diverse economy with significant oil reserves. The country is working to reduce poverty.
8. CAPE VERDE is an island nation where Tourism and remittances drive its economy.
9. CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC has faced instability and conflict. The country is working to rebuild its economy.
10. CHAD is with significant oil reserves. The economy is driven by oil exports.
11. COMOROS is an island nation where Tourism and agriculture are key sectors.
12. COTE d’Ivoire is a major cocoa producer. The country has experienced economic growth.
13. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO is rich in natural resources, and faces challenges related to instability and corruption.
14. DJIBOUTI is a strategic port country. Its economy is driven by trade and transportation.
15. EGYPT is a significant Country in Africa and Middle Eastern politics. Its economy is diverse, with a strong services sector.
16. EQUATORIAL GUINEA has significant oil reserves and has experienced economic growth.
17. ERITREA has a challenging economic situation due to international sanctions and limited economic diversification.
18. ESWATINI (formerly Swaziland) is a small country with a growing economy. Agriculture and manufacturing are key sectors.
19. ETHIOPIA is one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The country has made significant investments in infrastructure. This is the AFRICAN UNION (AU) Headquarters.
20. GABON is with significant oil reserves. The economy is driven by oil exports.
21. GAMBIA is a small country. Tourism and agriculture are key sectors.
22. GHANA is a stable democracy with a growing economy. The country has significant gold reserves.
23. GUINEA is rich in natural resources, including bauxite and iron ore. The country is working to develop its economy.
24. GUNIEA-BISSAU is a small West African country. The economy is primarily driven by agriculture.
25. KENYA is a significant Country in East African politics and economy. Tourism and technology are key sectors.
26. LESOTHO is a small country surrounded by South Africa. The economy is driven by textiles and remittances.
27. LIBERIA has faced challenges related to instability and poverty. The country is working to rebuild its economy.
28. LIBYA has significant oil reserves. The country has faced instability and conflict.
29. MADAGASCAR is an island nation with a diverse economy. Agriculture and tourism are key sectors.
30. MALAWI is a landlocked country with a growing economy. Agriculture is a significant sector.
31. MALI is a landlocked country with a growing economy. Agriculture and mining are key sectors.
32. MAURITANIA is a country with significant iron ore reserves. The economy is driven by mining.
33. MAURITIUS is an island nation with a strong economy. Tourism and financial services are key sectors.
34. MOROCCO is a significant player in North African politics and diverse economy.
35. MOZAMBIQUE has significant natural gas reserves and is working to develop its economy.
36. NAMIBIA is with a growing economy, mining and tourism are key sectors.
37. NIGER with significant uranium reserves. The economy is driven by mining and agriculture.
38. NIGERIA is Africa’s largest economy. The country has significant oil reserves and a growing services sector.
39. REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO has significant oil reserves. The economy is driven by oil exports.
40. RWANDA is with a growing economy that has made significant investments in technology.
41. SAHRAWI is a disputed territory in Western Sahara. Its status is a subject of ongoing conflict.
42. São Tomé and PRINCIPE is an island nation off the coast of Gabon. The economy is driven by agriculture and tourism.
43. SENEGAL is with a growing economy with significant investments in infrastructure.
44. SEYCHELLES is with tourism and fishing are key sectors.
45. SIERRA LEONE has faced challenges related to instability and poverty and is working to rebuild its economy.
46. SOMALIA has faced significant challenges related to instability and conflict. The country is working to rebuild its economy and government institutions.
47. SOUTH AFRICA is a significant Country in African politics and economy, with a diverse economy and a strong services sector.
48. SOUTH SUDAN is the world’s youngest nation, gaining independence in 2011. The country has faced significant challenges related to instability and conflict.
49. SUDAN is with significant oil reserves and has faced challenges related to instability and conflict.
50. TANZANIA is with a growing economy and has made significant investments in infrastructure.
51. TOGO is with a growing economy, and Agriculture and trade are key sectors.
52. TUNISIA is with a diverse economy with a strong tourism sector.
53. UGANDA is with a growing economy which made significant investments in infrastructure.
54. ZAMBIA is with significant copper reserves. The economy is driven by mining.
55. ZIMBABWE with a growing economy, with significant natural resources and a diverse economy.
Pictures’ Speak
Photo RIGHT: R to L: At Embassy’s SIXTH Anniversary Reception JANUARY 20, 2017 DEAN of the ARAB Diplomatic Corps Amb. Abdulkadir Amin Sheikh (Somalia); Amb. Sheikh Abdou Lahad MBACKE, DEAN of the Diplomatic Corps in KUWAIT for 33 Yrs Kuwait. 1988 To 2021, aka GODFATHER, BOSS and CHIEF, Amb. Dr. Shamir’s MENTOR from our ARRIVAL in KUWAIT; Amb. Dr. Shamir, Spouse Dr. Maryann.
Photo: GUYANA with AFRICAN Brothers AMBASSADORS at KENYA’s VILLA Dinner
PHOTOS: Right AFRICA and GUYANA Spouses; and DEAN Sheikh Abdou Lahad MBACKE in SENEGAL Robe, with Spouse Madam Memefaty, Dr. Maryann.
PHOTOS: Right: Guyana with African Brothers Ambassador ; LEFT, MARCH 2, 2018, with SOUTH AFRICA Ambassador and Spouse at the 7th. Ambassadors Cooking Festival with HOSTS Kuwait Patriot, Brother Saud Abdulaziz & Sister Mrs Taiko AL-Arfaj (Chairman/CEO) at their EXOTIC CHALET, AL AHMADI, Kuwait.
PHOTOS: GUYANA with AFRICAN Brothers Ambassadors.
JUNE 2017, Guyana Embassy in KUWAIT coordinated departure of 165 CAMEROON Citizens DURING COVID 19 LOCKDOWN.
165 Cameroonians departed Kuwait to Cameroon by Kuwait Airways flight 1517 yesterday, 2 June, with many of them illegals in Kuwait who took advantage of the amnesty period. Various measures were undertaken to ensure the health procedures were followed, and the departure happened smoothly.
To that effect, there were a 15 strong member staff to manage health checkups, and 20 skilled staff greeters in attendance to help the first arrival of ladies with suitcases at Kuwait International Airport. 165 Cameroonians with health clearances that assured they were coronavirus free checked in with Airways staff for their flight, before being led to the waiting area. Senior Kuwait officials were also present as well as the Ambassador of Guyana to Kuwait His Excellency Professor Dr. Shamir A. Ally and Guyana embassy staff. Each of the departing Cameroonians received a pamphlet about coronavirus protective measures which would be helpful to keep themselves safe.
Senegal Ambassador to Kuwait and Dean of the Diplomatic corps Ambassador Abdul-Ahad Ambaki sent his best wishes to the departing African nationals.
The Guyanese ambassador even spoke to the Cameroonians in the waiting area before their departure. He expressed his thanks to the Kuwait government, Ministers, and officials as well as Kuwait Airways staff for organizing this humanitarian flight for the Cameroonians.
https://timeskuwait.com/news/
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GUYANA >>> Onward & Upward towards, One People, One Nation, One Destiny.
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