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East Berbice-Corentyne
East Berbice-Corentyne (Region 6) is one of ten regions in Guyana covering the whole of the east of the country. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the Nickerie District and Sipaliwini District of Suriname to the east, Brazil to the south and the regions of Mahaica-Berbice, Upper Demerara-Berbice, Potaro-Siparuni and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo to the west. Towns in the region include New Amsterdam, Corriverton and Rose Hall. The Corentyne River forms the whole of the eastern border with Suriname, though the southernmost section is disputed territory known as the Tigri Area. Population The Government of Guyana has administered three official censuses since the 1980 administrative reforms, in 1980, 1991 and 2002. In 2012, the population of East Berbice-Corentyne was recorded at 109,431 people. Official census records for the population of East Berbice-Corentyne are as follows: *2012 : 109,431 *2002 : 123,695 *1991 : 142,541 *1980 : 152,386 Notable persons * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Amsterdam, Guyana
New Amsterdam ( nl, Nieuw Amsterdam) is the regional capital of East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana and one of the country's largest towns. It is from the capital, Georgetown and located on the eastern bank of the Berbice River, upriver from its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean, and immediately south of the Canje River. New Amsterdam's population is 17,329 inhabitants as of 2012. History New Amsterdam has its origins in a village which grew up alongside Fort Nassau in the 1730s and 1740s. The first Nieuw Amsterdam, as it was called then, was situated about up the Berbice River on the right bank. Before the 1763 slave uprising it comprised a Court of Policy building, a warehouse, an inn, two smithies, a bakery, a Lutheran church and a number of houses, among other buildings. Built in 1740 by the Dutch, New Amsterdam was first named Fort Sint Andries. It was made seat of the Dutch colonial government in 1790. In 1803 it was taken over by the British. The little township was a pione ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawn James
Shawn James (born September 10, 1983) is a Guyanese-American former professional basketball player. Standing at , he played at the power forward and center positions. In 2010–11, he was the top rebounder in the Israel Basketball Premier League. In 2013 he was the Israeli Basketball Premier League Defensive Player of the Year, and named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team. College career After playing in Brooklyn's Redirection High School, he transferred to Notre Dame Prep in Massachusetts to develop his game under coach Bill Barton, who would become his assistant coach later in college. After a decent season, only two Division I schools believed in his potential, hometown's St. Francis and Boston's Northeastern University, he chose the latter. This proved to be a wise pick for the Huskies, James' 136 blocks in 2004-2005 broke the school's season record, also ranking him second in the nation. His scoring, field goal accuracy and rebounding allowed him to record two triple d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skeldon, Guyana
Skeldon is a small town in eastern coastal Guyana, on the estuary of the Corentyne River, which forms Guyana's border with Suriname. As of 2012 it had an population of 2,275 . Skeldon and Springlands have been administratively merged into Corriverton. Economy Sugar production forms the backbone to the local economy. The Guyana Sugar Corporation, Guyana's main sugar processing company, has a factory and works at Skeldon. Transport The town is served by several buses that connect the town to Georgetown and other villages. At Moleson Creek, the Stelling with ferry services to Suriname is located. There is an airstrip for small aircraft within GuySuco's Skeldon Sugar Estate's premises. Notable people *Imran Jafferally (1980), cricketer *Carlston Harris Carlston Lindsay Harris (born July 9, 1987) is a Guyanese mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Having left Guyana in 2007 in search of better job prospect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orealla
Orealla (or Orealla Mission) is an Indigenous community in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region of Guyana, on the Courantyne River, approximately south of Crabwood Creek and north of Epira, located at , altitude 11 metres. south-east on the other side of the Courantyne River lies the Surinamese village of Apoera. Orealla is an indigenous village. The village can only be reached by boat or plane. The population is mainly active in subsistence agriculture and logging. Orealla has a contract with the Barama Company, a logging company. Small ocean-going vessels are able to navigate the Courantyne River for about 70 km, to the first rapids at Orealla. Cultural references Guyanese novelist Roy Heath wrote a 1984 novel entitled ''Orealla'', featuring a Macusi Indian from the village. Clark Accord Clark Bertram Accord (6 March 1961 – 11 May 2011) was a Surinamese–Dutch author and makeup artist. Writing His debut book, published in 1999, was ''De koningin van ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moleson Creek
Moleson Creek is a community on the Corentyne River in the East Berbice-Corentyne region of Guyana, and home to the Guyana-Suriname ferry stelling. It is north of Orealla Mission, south of Corriverton Corriverton is the most easterly town in Guyana. It lies at the mouth of the Corentyne River, opposite Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname, to which it is linked by ferry from South Drain. Corriverton is located about 195 mi/313 km from George ..., and approximately from New Amsterdam. Moleson Creek is a farming area, including plantain and livestock. Most residents are of Indo-Guyanese descent. It has one primary school. Ferry port Since 1998, the CANAWAIMA Perry connects Moleson Creek with South Drain in Suriname. This is the only legal connection between the two countries, but before the repavement of the road between South Drain and Nieuw Nickerie many travelers preferred to rake a back-track route, which is serviced by speedboats which are licensed to carry eigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumaka, East Berbice-Corentyne
Kumaka is a village in the East Berbice–Corentyne region of Guyana. It stands on the right bank of the upper Essequibo River, about 35 km above Apoteri and the confluence of the Rupununi River The Rupununi is a region in the south-west of Guyana, bordering the Brazilian Amazon. The Rupununi river, also known by the local indigenous peoples as ''Raponani'', flows through the Rupununi region. The name Rupununi originates from the word '' ... with the Essequibo, at an elevation of 105 metres (344 ft).Google Earth References * Google Earth, version 4.0.2722 (2007-01-05) * Notes External links Map (Multimap.com) Populated places in East Berbice-Corentyne {{Guyana-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasuela
Kasuela (also Cashew Island, Kasjoe Eiland and Casuela) is an indigenous village of the Tiriyó people in the East Berbice-Corentyne region of Guyana. The village has a population of about 80 people. The inhabitants are of the subgroup or the Frog people. The village is located inside the disputed Tigri Area. History Kasuela is the oldest village of Western Trio Group and is located on an island in the middle of the New River. Camp Jaguar known in Suriname as Camp Tigri is located about four kilometres (2½ miles) north of the village. The first settlers were Tiriyó from Kwamalasamutu in Suriname. In 1997, a Wai-wai family from Akotopono joined the village. Overview In 2011, a school was opened in the village. In 2020, the village received access to health care. As of 2018, Kasuela was not connected to the telephone network or internet. The inhabitants are allowed to vote in both the Surinamese elections, as well as the Guyanese elections, however the village did not partic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hetmyer
Shimron Odilon Hetmyer (born 26 December 1996) is a Guyanese cricketer who plays for the West Indies cricket team. He was part of the West Indies' squad for the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. In December 2015 he was named as the captain of the West Indies squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The International Cricket Council (ICC) named Hetmyer as one of the five breakout stars in men's cricket in 2018. Domestic and T20 franchise career He made his Twenty20 (T20) debut in the 2016 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, and was retained for the 2017 edition. In August 2018, he became the youngest batsman to score a century in the CPL, when he made 100 runs for Guyana Amazon Warriors against the Jamaica Tallawahs. In October 2018, Cricket West Indies (CWI) awarded him a red-ball contract for the 2018–19 season. In December 2018, he was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crabwood Creek
Crabwood Creek is a small community on the Corentyne River in the East Berbice–Corentyne region of Guyana. The population of 4,459 people as of 2012 and primarily Indo-Guyanese. Economy Crabwood Creek is predominantly agricultural, producing large-scale rice, cane, cash-crop and provisions. It is located approximately two miles from the larger town of Corriverton, home to the Guyana Sugar Corporation's Skeldon Estate which provided jobs to a majority of the surrounding communities before its closure. With assistance from the World Bank, Skedone Estate was upgraded with a co-generation plant, meant to provide stable electricity to the residents of the surrounding communities, including Crabwood Creek. However, the operation has inefficiencies due to poor design. Crabwood Creek has about 10 sawmills, general stores, supermarkets, mechanical workshops, a hardware store, a grocery, restaurants and a paddy drying floor for the use of rice production. The village is in close proxi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bush Lot
There are several communities named Bush Lot in Guyana. This article covers four locations. Mahaica-Berbice Bush Lot is a community in the Mahaica-Berbice Region 5 of Guyana, approximately 56 miles from Georgetown, the capital. and mostly Indo-Guyanese. Rice production is the main business. Bush Lot contains a Health Centre, Bush Lot Government Secondary, Bush Lot Primary and Bush Lot Nursery School. The village has a Presbyterian Church, and other faiths are represented in the community. The Bush Lot Sea View Park is a major horse-racing venue. Originally a small rural community, the village experienced a burst of development since 1992. Its location is at and the population in the 2012 census was 2395. The 2012 census also identifies a Bush Lot/Village No. 3 near Blairmont and Rosignol with a population of 1044. Violent protests erupted from east coast Berbice Bush Lot village to Cotton Tree during the 2020 Guyanese general election. East Berbice-Corentyne Another villag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baracara
Baracara was founded as a maroon community in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region of Guyana, located on the Canje River. The community has also been called New Ground Village or Wel te Vreeden. Baracara is 20 miles west of Corriverton and just north of the Torani Canal's connection to the Canje River. Overview Baracara is the only maroon village in Guyana. A group of escaped slaves settled in Baracara in the early 19th century, and occupied both the east and west banks of the river. The demographics are mostly Afro-Guyanese. The economy of the village is based on subsistence farming and logging. The village has a health centre, and a primary school, but no secondary school. Baracara can be only accessed by boat from the river. As of 2015, the village has no local government. In 2018, the village received access to the telephone network and Internet. The village has Scottish Presbyterian, Adventist and Pentecostal churches. Maroonage in Guyana Unlike neighbouring Suriname wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
