Philadelphia

Harrylall

With a population of almost 300, the close-knit Philadelphia, East Bank Essequibo is a thriving agricultural village that sees co-operation among its people.

Bordered by Vergenoegen to the east and Barnwell to the west, the village seemed just as peaceful and quiet as residents described it, except for loud music blasting from one house.

It was evident too, from the tractors present in almost every yard, that