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.

This bridge is said to be the at the point of where the Cuyuni and Mazaruni Rivers meet
This bridge is said to be the at the point of where the Cuyuni and Mazaruni Rivers meet

Kartabo

The village of Kartabo is situated in the lower Mazaruni, six miles from Bartica.

Little Rafael McPherson of Genesis Nursery poses with his puppy Gaby
Little Rafael McPherson of Genesis Nursery poses with his puppy Gaby

La Heureuse Aventure

La Heureuse Aventure is really small. The village has the least number of residents in Canal Number One with no more than ten houses in total, of which a couple are vacant.

The koker at New Scheme, Patentia
The koker at New Scheme, Patentia

New Scheme, Patentia

New Scheme, Patentia is not so new anymore; it has been in existence for more than 50 years and is home to hundreds.

 Four little ones enjoying their seven-curry dish From left: Vicky, Shazeena, Shavier and Keneisha.

Zorg en Vlygt

Sitting snugly between Annandale and Hoff van Aurich on the Essequibo Coast, is the beautiful village of Zorg en Vlygt with the Atlantic to the east and rice fields just opposite.

Mangroves growing in the swamp by the Atlantic Ocean

Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a small community on the Essequibo Coast bordered by Columbia and Three Friends villages, the Atlantic Ocean and rice fields.

Cousins enjoying their time together, from left: Rafeya, Rehad, Reyaz and Sarah

Good Intent

Good Intent is a small village bordered by Spring Garden and Aurora Estate on the Essequibo Coast.

Two friends out for an afternoon ride around the village

Two Field

Two Field is a small community of some 50 households situated at the far end of Patentia on the West Bank Demerara.

Supply children react: From left front: Ajay, Delcey, Shemira, Treasure and Ariana and standing behind: Shania and Keyara

Supply

Supply is one of the villages in Mahaica on the East Coast Demerara and is home to more than 500 people.

The main (public) road

Number 7 Village, Corentyne

Adorned with old tractors, trailers, and other machinery, the very small Number 7 Village, Corentyne is located close to the popular Seawell Turn in Region Six. 

Cousins Hafsah and Asiyah

Two Brothers

Two Brothers Village sits between Mon Bijou and Vrede-en-Vriendschap along the dam running parallel to the Canal Number One Public Road.

A view of the East Bank Demerara Highway at Eccles

Eccles, Old Scheme

Eccles is a thriving community just beyond old Georgetown. It has been around for more than 70 years, with its business growth beginning some 30 years ago.

Children playing ‘ketcha’(tag) on the way home from school

Andy Ville

Andy Ville is one of the last villages in Wismar, Linden along the road that leads to Lethem.

A vegetable and fruit stall in the village

Vauxhall

Vauxhall is a tiny village in Canal Number One that is home to no more than 100 residents.

Benabs along the front part of the Mission

Capoey

Capoey is an Amerindian settlement in the Pomeroon/Supenaam region named for the lake on which it sits.

Friends making their way home after school

Chelsea Park

Chelsea Park is a tiny village in Mahaica, so pictures-que that it has a park-like atmosphere and its villagers are health conscious, mannerly and friendly people.

 A man on his way to visit a relative. A dirt bike is probably the best vehicle with which to traverse the dam.

Tenez Ferme

Tenez Ferme is a sprawling community along the Canal Number One Polder Dam that serves as a haven for the more than 100 people residing there.

A view of Bagotstown

Bagotstown

Bagotstown is a thriving village, though a few of its residents consider it to be one of the smallest on the East Bank Demerara. Many

Overseas-based Guyanese spending the afternoon fishing

Conservancy Dam 

The Conservancy Dam is the last of all the communities in Canal Number One Polder and is situated approximately seven miles from the Bagotville junction on the West Bank Demerara.

A couple passing through the village on their motorcycle

Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai is a beautiful little village surrounded by Vryheid, Savannah Park, Angoy’s Avenue and Bermine Scheme in New Amsterdam.

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