A Conversation with H.E. Samuel A.A. Hinds

In early January, we had the privilege of hosting His Excellency Samuel A.A. Hinds for an Ambassador Conversation with the Washington Intergovernmental Professional Group (WIPG).

 Ambassador Samuel A. A. Hinds is a seasoned Guyanese politician and diplomat of the Parliament of Guyana who served as Prime Minister of Guyana from 1992 to 2015 and briefly as President in 1997. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick in Canada and currently, Ambassador Hinds represents Guyana as its Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States. Ambassador Hinds discussed Guyana’s commitment to sustainable development, highlighting the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, which aims to balance oil production with environmental responsibility.

He underscored the critical role of American businesses in Guyana’s future, particularly in sectors like agriculture, energy, and infrastructure as his remarks emphasized the importance of fostering economic opportunities for large and small businesses.