The World Beyond Georgetown: Victory Valley

A typical afternoon as school is closed

For the residents of Victory Valley life is not too far below the average compared to persons living in other communities on the west bank of the Demerara River at Linden. While they have the conveniences of an electricity supply, water and good drainage,  they also have pothole-riddled roads, and issues with the Linden Municipality in relation to garbage collection.

Unlike many other communities in the town of Linden they are a very tightly knit group. They have what they call the ‘look out’ group, which one encounters the moment one reaches the main entrance to the community. “Hail up Sistrin, you look wonderful today” greets you as you enter the Valley, as it is commonly called.

From the moment a stranger enters the community the word is quickly spread and everyone is on the look out. “If we ain’t know you, you got to state your case before you go in here; we don’t allow anybody to