An island in the Essequibo River touted as a prime spot for eco tourism is now up for sale to anyone who can pay the $80 million price being quoted.
The island, which is located five miles from Bartica and a one hour boat drive from Parika, has been in the possession of the owners for the past five years.
According to Imran Chan, who described himself as a family friend of the owners who are overseas, the 1.1 acre island is “cleaned out and has a caretaker who lives in a small house”. He explained that the