US Ambassador Nicole Theriot Reaffirms Washington’s Support for Guyana Amid Venezuela Tensions

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Updated Oct 4, 2026

Theriot said the United States stands with Guyana on its territorial integrity amid tensions with Venezuela.Guyana Times
The US and Guyana are expanding air and maritime surveillance, including a US$2 million air-awareness initiative.Guyana Times
Theriot said Guyana needs electronic tendering and a streamlined revenue authority to make business processes faster and more predictable.Guyana Times
Guyana’s border case before the International Court of Justice remains pending.Guyana Times

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Sep 30, 2026

Predictable regulatory environment important for international businesses – US envoy

US Ambassador Nicole Theriot said Guyana needs a modern electronic tender system and a more streamlined Guyana Revenue Authority as more international firms enter the market. She pointed to government digitalisation efforts and major US-backed investments in bauxite and port development as signs of growing economic ties, but said faster, more predictable processes are still needed to attract business.

Sep 29, 2026

Guyana will no longer be an easy target for narco-trafficking – Ambassador on stronger US partnership

US Ambassador Nicole Theriot said Guyana’s oil-driven growth is making it more attractive to narcotraffickers, but closer security ties with Washington will make the country harder to exploit. The US and Guyana are boosting air and maritime surveillance, including a US$2 million air-awareness initiative, as Guyana joins regional efforts like the Shield of the Americas to target transnational criminal groups.

Sep 29, 2026

Border controversy: US stands shoulder to shoulder with Guyana – Ambassador reminds

The US has reaffirmed its backing for Guyana’s territorial integrity, with Ambassador Nicole Theriot saying Washington stands “shoulder to shoulder” with the country amid rising tension with Venezuela. The remark follows renewed talks involving Venezuela’s leadership and UNGA appeals for negotiations, while Guyana continues to press its border case before the International Court of Justice, whose ruling is pending.