Story and photos by
Jannelle Williams
On the surface it would appear that the village of Betsy Ground is thriving. A supermarket was opened some two weeks ago; there is a mechanical workshop, a paddy business, a car wash, a salon and a few bottom house shops. However, as you delve deeper into the village, closer inspection would reveal all is not as it seems.
Located in East Canje Berbice, Betsy Ground has residents from both extrem of the spectrum: from the well educated to the illiterate,