Number 11 Village

The bridge that needs to be repaired  

Number 11 Village, Corentyne, Berbice is a small village with a population of just over 300 people. However, the village is popular for its large-scale fishing. While most residents earn their living from fishing and cattle rearing, others are attached to the sugar estates in the region or operate small businesses, like groceries and beer gardens.

This village is predominantly Indian and has no place of worship, no school, no community centre, police station, health centre or playfield.

If you travel from New Amsterdam, you get to the village directly after you pass the ancient now demolished toll gate.

Residents said the village, which consists of two short cross streets has always been peaceful and quiet. They also noted that