Located about 12 miles from the Berbice Bridge and 14 miles from New Amsterdam, the village of Belvedere on the Corentyne boasts about 25,000 residents. Bordered by Nigg and Hampshire, it recently was the beneficiary of a modern private hospital, the Anamaya Memorial Hospital. Another clinic operated by a private physician and surgeon is situated not far away.

Residents have easy access to products from the two meat centres: D. Arjune & Sons and Zeareat Ali’s Halaal. In addition there is a supermarket, grocery stores, a chips factory, DVD shop, a Guyoil gas station and a bridal shop located in the village.

Some residents, mostly men, would also hang out at their favourite liquor restaurants, but there are also those who spend time worshipping at the …..