The World Beyond Georgetown

For close to seven years now reporters attached to this newspaper have gone to various communities in all ten regions of Guyana, seeking to shed light on their customs, way of life and issues. Recognising that for a very long time, many of the far-to-reach places were out of sight and in several instances out of mind as well.

Jerry and other villagers enjoying the breeze at the koker
Jerry and other villagers enjoying the breeze at the koker

Vriesland

Story and photos by Joanna Khan   Vriesland is a tiny village on the West Bank Demerara, which has been in existence since the late 1800s.

Students walking back to school after lunch
Students walking back to school after lunch

Vryheid’s Lust

Story by Thandeka Percival with photos by Rae Wiltshire   Every village in Guyana has its own unique personality, and Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara is one of the quiet ones.

Beverly Williams
Beverly Williams

La Belle Alliance

Story and photos by Kenesha Fraser   La Belle Alliance, comfortably nestled between Lima and Richmond is home to more than 60 families and has the largest burial ground of any village along the Essequibo Coast.

Le Destin

Le Destin, East Bank Essequibo, located about two miles from Parika is not well known by many, but it has a rich history that its occupants were willing to share.

A young boy enjoys a horse-cart ride

Cornelia Ida

Story and photos by Shabna Ullah   Cornelia Ida is one of the largest villages on the West Coast Demerara and a hub for prominent businesses that cater to the needs of residents as well as to nearby communities.

Kabakaburi children: Heading home from nursery school

Kabakaburi

Story and photos by Kenesha Fraser   Home to approximately 500 men, women and children, Kabakaburi, Upper Pomeroon River is nestled between the communities of Warapana and St Monica.

This horse cart driver paused his work for his horse to have a meal.

Better Hope

Story and photos by Jeanna Pearson   Sandwiched between the Plaisance and Vryheid’s Lust communities, Better Hope is a beacon of togetherness with its friendly villagers and rustic homes.

Pupils of the Number 2 Primary School heading home for lunch

Number 2 Village, East Canje, Berbice

Story and photos by Jannelle Williams Number 2 Village is perhaps one of the most prosperous villages in East Canje Berbice as a large percentage of its residents are involved in private enterprise.

Strike a pose: Village boys were eager to have their photo taken.

Timehri

Story by Dacia Whaul with photos by Arian Browne   If you like hot days and cool nights without having to pay for it, then you might consider visiting Timehri.

Wrestling on the seashore.

Annandale

‘Bush cook’ and a game of cricket on the seashore were the order of the day for young boys living in Annandale in the 1980s.

A broken bridge: carefully little boy.

Kaneville

By Jeanna Pearson with photos by Arian Browne A small community of approximately 800 people, Kaneville is buried deep behind the Grove Housing Scheme on the East Bank Demerara.

 Mahendra Bhagwandin and his family

Betsy Ground

Story and photos by Jannelle Williams   On the surface it would appear that the village of Betsy Ground is thriving.

Verna Sam sits on her
step combing her
daughter’s hair.
Photo by Arian Browne

Skull City

Story by Jeanna Pearson Photos by Arian Browne Jane Cabral wakes up every morning to the smell of marijuana wafting across her small makeshift house that was once made of plastic.

Siblings waiting on the bell
(Photos by Gaulbert Sutherland)

Apoteri

There were tears, raised voices, accusations, counter-accusations and promises of money.

Some of the boulders that were placed on the shore at Farm, East Bank Essequibo to prevent erosion

Farm

Many of its residents have sought employment in the gold fields, so Farm Village on the East Bank Essequibo has seen such improvements as modern homes and a higher standard of living.

Paddling in the Mainstay lake

Lake Mainstay

Story and photos by Kenesha Fraser   The village of Lake Mainstay on the Essequibo Coast is a well-populated Amerindian village located about 25 minutes aback Anna Regina.

Anthony Chichester aka Tony showcasing his talent and exhibiting some of his recent creations.

Klien Pouderoyen

Story by Sharda Bacchus Photos by Suraj Narine   Klien Pouderoyen is a relatively large village on the West Bank of Demerara, sandwiched between Vreed-en-Hoop and Malgre Tout.

Smiling for the camera

Westbury

Story and photos by Kenesha Fraser “Westbury is the best village on the whole Essequibo Coast,” is the sentiment of Juliet Lall, a resident since 1960.

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