The World Beyond Georgetown

Zeelugt is a small, yet vibrant village on the East Bank Essequibo situated between Tuschen and De Kinderen.

Situated almost on the outskirts of Georgetown along the East Coast of Demerara is the community of Vigilance.

Over the years the name Bamia has been associated with one thing – its creek.

Photos by Shabna Ullah You know it is Christmas at No 8 Village, West Coast Berbice when the aroma from the black cake baking in a huge mud oven fills the air.

Residents of the front part of Clonbrook say they enjoy the serenity of the village, and having seen much development over the years they would not migrate from the area.

Story and photos by Cathy Richards Back in the 1970s, the Wisroc Housing Scheme was the showpiece of Linden with its hundreds of three-bedroom claybrick houses, most of them built by self-help.

Story by Mandy Thompson with photos by Arian Browne Situated along the busy West Bank Demerara road is the quiet community of Bagotville, which is cooled by a steady breeze blowing from across the canal separating the village from its neighbour, La Grange. 

Story and photos by Shabna Ullah Islington, the first village on the East Bank of Berbice located next to New Amsterdam was described by residents as the “forgotten village” or a “depressed community.”

Story and photos by David Pappanah Moleson Creek is the last village on the Coren-tyne coast, located some 30 minutes away from Corriverton by a car.

Story and photos by David Pappanah Sitting on the banks of the Corentyne River, approximately 54 miles from Crabwood Creek is one of two Amerindian villages – Orealla.

Despite its small size, the community of Onderneeming on the West Coast Berbice is culturally very active, and is developing rapidly, according to residents.

Described by residents as one of the smallest and oldest communities in the region, Supenaam is considered among the busiest ports on the Essequibo River.

Story and photos by Frances Abraham At 81, ‘Cousin Mavis’ rears chickens, plants a garden, produces coconut oil, pepper sauce, achar, pointer brooms and other items which she sells while she walks.

By Mandy Thompson Photos by Anjuli Persaud Nabaclis sits between the communities of Golden Grove and Cove and John on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), and is well known for its numerous food stalls that sell white pudding, homemade bread and pastries on a daily basis.

By David Pappanah   Like most other villages on the Corentyne, Lancaster is peaceful and quiet. 

Photos by Marcelle Thomas and Shabna Ullah Long before you reach Woodley Park you catch the aroma of the village.

Story and photos by Zoisa Fraser As night steps in, Port Kaituma (PK) Central comes alive as miners and residents converge after a hard day’s work to relax, share news, party, eat and drink.

“I came here about five years ago from West Berbice but I find it ok here because it peaceful,” said Roy Shivdat, one of the  less than 200 residents who live in the Region One mining community of Arakaka.

Story and photos by David Pappanah Well known because it is home to Guyana’s premier beach, No 63 is a small village whose official name is No 63 Benab.

Photos by Anjuli Persaud Overlooking the Soesdyke-Linden Highway is a village called Long Creek which is home to about 400 persons who maintain a simple lifestyle because of the hardships they face.