The World Beyond Georgetown

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Story and photos by David Pappanah   Number 66 Village is home to approximately 400 people.

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.

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.

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.