US upping drive to remain Guyana’s No.1 ally, not worried about China

Marcelle Thomas (right) interviewing the US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch

Outgoing US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch says Washington does not fear losing influence to Beijing here and has amplified its own strategy to ensure that it remains Guyana’s and the Caribbean’s number one ally.

“China’s footprint is increasing in the Carib-bean. It’s increasing in Guyana that’s for sure”, the ambassador said. 

In an exclusive interview with  Stabroek News, Lynch said that the US understands that China will want to expand its presence here as the lucrative oil and gas sector was attractive but the US has its advantages.