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A mosque and two churches

Clonbrook

Situated on the East Coast Demerara, Clonbrook us the village between Ann’s Grove and Bee Hive.

This little girl has a ball of a time selecting a toy.

Using balata to create art

Balata craftsmen Nicodemus Joseph and George Tancredo are known for stealing the spotlight at any given exhibition and this year’s Lethem rodeo was no exception when they displayed some of the most artistic animals and cowboys ever seen which captured the attention of many.

A view of the village

Mora

Mora is a tiny village on the right bank of the Essequibo River, 35.5 kilometres from Vreed-en-Hoop tucked between Salem and Sparta and home to just a few families.

Children in the area

Central Amelia’s Ward

Central Amelia’s Ward is a quiet village in Linden. It is well laid out because it was built as a housing community and was never subject to squatting.

Indira Itwaru in performance. (Amanda Richards photo)

India Itwaru: The dancer that rules the stage

Applause reigns in whenever professional dancer Indira Itwaru sways her hips to the rhythm of the various Indian classical, Kathak, Indian folk, Contemporary, Guyanese Chutney, African folk, Chinese and Portuguese dances at shows around Guyana and worldwide.

Anita Sankar’s daughter, Kelly, purchasing a chicken patty from the pastry vendor

Endeavour, Leguan

Endeavour is on the eastern end of the island of Leguan in the Essequibo River and home to less than 200 residents, most of whom farm for a living.

Anessa Salty, Norbert Salty’s daughter, climbs a pipe braced against a tree for fun. Joshua (left) a neighbour and her brother Gabriel Salty look on.

Kwatamang

(Continued from last week) Photos by Joanna Dhanraj The only word to describe the village garden is lush.

International Internal Audit Awareness Month

By John M. Seeram Board Member IIA Guyana Chapter The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) which is the global voice for the internal auditing profession has identified the month of May as the International Internal Audit Awareness Month.

He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother… This mode of getting around is still in style in Kwatamang.

Kwatamang

Kwatamang, one of the five satellite villages of Annai, is situated on very hilly terrain.

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