Instituto Guimarães Rosa/Centro Cultural Brasil-Guyana

21/09/2026

Discover HQ Brasil, a catalogue showcasing the diversity and creativity of Brazilian comics.

The publication features works from different regions of Brazil and includes covers, synopses, sample pages and information on Brazilian publishers, offering international readers and institutions a broad overview of Brazil’s contemporary comics production.

The catalogue is available free of charge in:

Portuguese / Spanish
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aF20VmwLZJiWO_ICJ7mLUrL62pAob7Ky/view

English / French
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18zRyF36AoZic7cZ5J9znt9Muw7lj4OEY/view?usp=drivesdk

A valuable resource for publishers, libraries, universities, cultural institutions and anyone interested in Brazilian literature and the creative industries.

18/09/2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – GARDENER/HANDYMAN
The Embassy of Brazil in Georgetown and Instituto Guimarães Rosa/Centro Cultural Brasil-Guyana announces Public Notice No. 5/2026 the opening of the Selection Process for one (1) Gardener/Handyman position.

Access the Public Notice here:
https://mregovbr-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/natalia_robinson_itamaraty_gov_br/IQD67Sx5QYIHTYO1v271EPTiAYwsqEFQFB-SM4IneUHxxIk?e=ywWmSA

Access the Application Form here:
https://mregovbr-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/natalia_robinson_itamaraty_gov_br/IQDaSrM3AksYSJl9JLV07EJfAbO1tL04jXLZtzAVLrSStv4?e=NuqWSg

Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully review the Public Notice for information regarding requirements, duties, application procedures, deadlines, and the selection process.

14/09/2026

Meet Our Teachers!

As we begin a new Etapa-C at Instituto Guimarães Rosa – Georgetown, we are pleased to introduce the teachers who will be guiding our students on their Portuguese language learning journey.

With dedication, knowledge, and enthusiasm, our teaching team is ready to make each class an opportunity to learn, communicate, and discover more about the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture.

Welcome to Etapa-C at IGR Georgetown. We wish all our students and teachers a successful and rewarding new stage!

14/08/2026

RESULTADO FINAL – PROCESSO SELETIVO | EDITAL Nº 04/2026

A Embaixada do Brasil em Georgetown torna público o resultado final do Processo Seletivo regido pelo Edital nº 04/2026, destinado ao preenchimento de 1 vaga permanente e 1 vaga temporária para Professor de Português para Estrangeiros.

As duas candidatas abaixo foram as únicas classificadas na 3ª fase do Processo Seletivo, correspondente à prova oral.

Vaga permanente – 1º lugar:
LETÍCIA NASCIMENTO PEDRA

Vaga temporária – 2º lugar:
HELLEN KAROLINE HUNTER SILVA

A Embaixada do Brasil em Georgetown agradece a participação de todos os candidatos que integraram o processo seletivo.

14/08/2026

12/08/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSLATION AND PUBLICATION OF BRAZILIAN AUTHORS ABROAD 2026

The Brazilian National Library Foundation (Fundação Biblioteca Nacional – FBN), in partnership with the Instituto Guimarães Rosa (IGR), is accepting applications for the 2026 Support Programme for the Translation and Publication of Brazilian Authors Abroad.

The programme provides financial support to foreign publishing houses interested in translating, publishing, distributing and commercialising abroad works by Brazilian authors previously published in Portuguese in Brazil.

Eligible projects may include novels, short stories, poetry, chronicles, essays, comics, oral tradition stories, children’s and young adult literature, picture books and anthologies.

Financial support:
• USD 1,000 to USD 6,000 for new translations or new editions
• Up to USD 3,000 for re-editions

Publishers and professionals from Guyana’s publishing, literary and translation sectors are encouraged to explore this opportunity and contribute to expanding the presence of Brazilian literature internationally.

Application deadline: 13 September 2026

Full Public Notice and Regulations in English:
https://www.gov.br/bn/pt-br/atuacao/cooperacao-e-difusao/apoio-a-traducao/english/public-notices-and-regulation/EditalPAT_ING2026.pdf

Instituto Guimarães Rosa – Georgetown
Embassy of Brazil in Georgetown

10/08/2026

RESULTADO DA SEGUNDA FASE DO CONCURSO PARA CONTRATAÇÃO DE PROFESSOR DE LINGUA PORTUGUESA DO IGR.

A Embaixada do Brasil em Georgetown informa que os seguintes candidatos foram classificados para a terceira fase do Edital 04/2026 para contratação do Professor(a) de Língua Portuguesa para estrangeiros do Instituto Guimarães Rosa.

A lista de candidatos obedece uma ordem alfabética, não tendo relação com as notas obtidas na segunda fase do certame.

- HELEN KAROLINE HUNTER SILVA;
* KAYARAH NKECHI HAZLEWOOD; e
- LETICIA NASCIMENTO PEDRA.

04/07/2026

COMUNICADO – PERÍODO DE DEFESO ELEITORAL
Entre 4 de julho e 25 de outubro de 2026, devido ao período do defeso eleitoral, este perfil permanecerá temporariamente desativado.
Agradecemos a compreensão.

NOTICE – BRAZILIAN ELECTORAL RESTRICTION PERIOD
From 4 July to 25 October 2026, due to the Brazilian electoral restriction period, this profile will be temporarily deactivated.
We appreciate your understanding.