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The Guyana based organisation Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development is an international not-for-profit organisation that was established by the Government of Guyana and the Commonwealth Secretariat. The organisation manages nearly one million acres (371,000 ha) of intact rainforest with the aims of testing the concept of a truly sustainable forest, where conservation, environmental balance and economic use can be mutually reinforcing.

This concept includes sustainable forestry (e.g. Non Timber Forest Products, selective logging) as well as ecotourism. The latter is often hailed as one of the few indisputable examples of sustainable development at work because it is not only compatible with biodiversity conservation but it also generates economic revenue from land set aside for nature protection. Moreover,

ecotourism helps to educate the general public on conservation issues and thereby supports a better management of protected areas. It is therefore not surprising that there is a growing interest in broadening the ecotourism portfolio of Iwokrama by exploring and developing new and attractive sites within the Iwokrama Forest boundaries.

One of these sites that has been identified as having a high potential for attracting ecotourists are the so-called Turu Falls. The area is very peculiar and exceptional compared to other sites within the Iwokrama Forest ecosystem, not the least due to its spectacular topography that features small waterfalls and creeks with pools and cascades. Situated at the foothills of the scenic Iwokrama Mountains it harbours an extraordinary flora and fauna that has only insufficiently been investigated in the past.

Tw o n e w v e r t e b r a t e species have recently been described from the Iwokrama Mountains, a region recently assumed to be an area of endemism: one amphibian (the caecilian a legless amphibian Caecilita iwokramae in 2009), and one reptile (the lizard Gonatodes timidus in 2011). Endemism is a term used in biogeography (the study of the geographic distribution of organisms) to characterize the uniqueness to a defined geographic location. In other words, a species that is said to be endemic to the Iwokrama Mountains occurs only there, and nowhere else in the world! These so-

Another New Species Endemic to the Iwokrama Mountains of Guyana!

The Frog That May Be Lost

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called endemic species are thus of primary importance in terms of conservation, especially when they are highly restricted, but also as flagship species for the areas concerned. When a peculiar region harbours at least two endemic species, it can generally be assumed that their distribution has been affected by the same historical biogeographical factors, and the area is called an area of endemism.

Allobates amissibilis, literally the rocket frog that may be lost according to the etymology of its Latin name, is a recent new addition to the list of endemics to the Iwokrama Mountains. This tiny frog (less than 18 mm long) belongs to the family Aromobatidae, which was formerly included in the family of the poison frogs (Dendrobatidae). Frogs of the family Aromobatidae, which also includes Anomaloglossus beebei, the well-known golden frog of Kaieteur National Park, notably lack the toxins secreted by true poison frogs.

The new species has been discovered at two locations in the Iwokrama Mountains, the first sighting dating back to May 2010, when one of us (Monique Hlting) secured a specimen from Turu Falls while performing preliminary investigations on the potential impact of ecotourism on conservation. About a year later, a second specimen was collected by Philippe Kok (Free University of Brussels and Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Belgium) on the summit of one of the highest unnamed peaks of the Iwokrama Mountains, and finally in 2012 additional specimens were recorded at Turu Falls during the field herpetology course taught by Philippe Kok to international

master students studying herpetology at the Free University of Brussels, Belgium. The new species is diurnal and terrestrial, males calling during rainy days to attract females and defend their territory. What is really surprising is that no one noticed this species during the extensive faunal

surveys conducted in Iwokrama during the late nineties, further suggesting that the new species is geographically extremely restricted, and rather uncommon.

What makes endemism in the Iwokrama Mountains so exciting is that it concerns species that are distantly related (lizards for instance are evolutionary closer to humans than to frogs), and researchers are currently trying to understand the historical biogeographical processes involved in that very localized endemism, also called microendemism.

Because it is geographically highly restricted, Allobates amissibilis may face threats in the near future as a result of increasing human pressure due to the aesthetic attractiveness of the locality where it occurs. Indeed, development of Turu Falls as an ecotourism site, which, if not planned carefully, could alter this ecosystem substantially and put the long-term viability of these populations at stake, hence the choice of the species Latin name. Another conservation challenge to face!

What exactly is a new species, and why a Latin name?Actually the term new species may be misleading for the general public because these new species may have existed well before the emergence of modern humans. They are considered new because they were never noticed by scientists before, and therefore were still not scientifically named. Sometimes these species are already known by local populations, and already have a local name, but nowadays they are often discovered in remote areas that are not, or scarcely, populated by humans. Scientific convention is to use binomial Latin, or Latinized, names to designate species (a genus name and a species name), which allows proper identification and classification. Scientists who describe new species are allowed to decide the species name.

About the AuthorsDr Philippe J. R. Kok works at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and at the Free University of Brussels, Belgium. He has been working in Guyana (mostly in Kaieteur National Park and the Pakaraima Mountains) for over a decade, mainly on the systematics and evolution of amphibians and reptiles.

Dr Raffael Ernst and PhD student Monique Hlting work at the Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden and at the Technische Universitt Berlin, Germany. Both have been working in Guyana (mostly in Mabura Hill and Iwokrama) for over a decade, mainly on the impacts of logging on amphibians.

Capt. Lloyd Marshall

100 Years of AviationIn Guyana

In Dec. 1903, Orville Wright piloted the first powered, controlled and sustained flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Just over nine years later, on the 24th. March 1913, a young German American by the name of George Schmitz made the first flight in British Guiana on a heavier- than- air machine. The flight originated from the Bel Air Park Race Course also known as Canon Race Course which is today, the area just East of the present service stations on Vlissengen Road.

After WW1, other pioneer aviators visited British Guiana. These airmen planned and operated various flight missions thereby demonstrating the usefulness of the aircraft in aerial survey and transportation. In 1925, Seaplane Legislation was enacted in keeping with the Air Navigation Order of 1923. In September 1929, the famous Charles Lindberg flying a Sikorsky S38 seaplane arrived in the colony and moored his large flying-boat in the Demerara River. The first airmail service out of British Guiana commenced when that flight departed.

However, air transportation in British Guiana really took off with the arrival of Major Arthur(Art) Williams in 1934. With

his partner Harry Wentd, he commenced regular flights into the interior using his Wasp Ireland floatplane. On the 27th May 1938, Art Williams associated with John Henry Hunter M.B.E. , registered a private company known as British Guiana Airways Ltd. By 1945, the company had acquired an amphibian Grumman Goose and relocated its operations to the Ruimveldt ramp. In 1947, two DC-3 (Dakotas) aircraft were

added to the fleet and these aircraft were operated from Atkinson Airport.

A Director of Civil Aviation was appointed in 1948 and in Oct.1949, Air Traffic Control Service and Aeronautical Communications were introduced. Several airstrips were constructed to accommodate the DC-3, while the Grumman Goose amphibian service continued. Coastal airstrip

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Image of the Atkinson Airport

Crop Dusting Exercise at the Old Bookers Terminal, Ogle

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Story by Capt. Lloyd Marshall

Recent Overhead View of Expanded Ogle Airport

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development became a reality in order to facilitate transportation to the Bookers sugar estates and also to support agricultural flight operations ( Crop Dusting). Airstrips were constructed at Ogle, Enmore, Wales, Uitvlugt, Rosehall, Albion and Skeldon.

On 15th. July 1955, the Government of British Guiana purchased British Guiana Airways from the holders, and after twenty -one years in British Guiana, Art Williams returned to the United States. The company was incorporated as Guyana Airways Corporation in 1966 and continued operation until 1999 when its operation was terminated. Aircraft flown by Guyana Airways include the amphibian Grumman Goose, the venerable DC-3,the Cessna 310G, the De Havilland Dhc-6 (Twin Otter) the De Havilland Dhc-4 (Caribou) The Hawker Siddley 748 (Avro), the Shorts SC-7 (Skyvan), the Boeing 737-200, theTU-154, the Boeing 707 and the Boeing 757.

British Guiana Airways and Guyana Airways Corporation were always involved in international charter operations. However, international scheduled operations commenced in the late 70s with the addition of the HS-748 to the GAC fleet. In 1980, the 748 service to Boa Vista, Trinidad and Barbados was upgraded to the Boeing 737 service to the two Caribbean Islands,

Suriname , Miami and New York. The Tu 154 was in service with GAC from 1985 to 1987 after which a Boeing 707 was leased and non-stop flights to New York and Toronto were introduced. In 1993 Guyana Airways acquired a Boeing 757 aircraft and offered scheduled services to Trinidad , Curacao, Miami New York and Toronto.

The private sector Domestic Aviation Business also developed and was operated mainly from the Ogle aerodrome. Anthony P. Clavier was an outstanding private sector aviator during the late 50s to the mid 70s. Clavier piloted the aircraft he owned. He maintained the aircraft he flew. He also managed the business he established. There were other aviators/entrepreneurs

Recent Overhead View of Expanded Ogle Airport

A Busy Apron of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport

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who rendered sterling contributions to the business of commercial aircraft operations from the Ogle aerodrome. Consequently, this aviation sector emerged to be very vibrant and thriving and presently, it is the main provider for domestic commercial aviation services in Guyana. Over the years, this ever increasing aviation activity resulted in the development of the Ogle Airport, to the extent that it has been upgraded to the status of a Regional International Airport.

From the early pioneer aviators to the local flyers of today, all pilots, past and present, who have flown into the interior of Guyana have been privileged to appreciate the beauty of the country from a front seat vantage position. They have all experienced the grandeur of the sun rising over Mt. Makarapan and showering morning sunlight on the North Savannahs.

They have witnessed the splendour of the sun setting beyond the Paruima Hills. They have observed the parched savannahs in the dry season changing to lush grasslands as adjacent rivers overflowed their banks in the rainy season. They have taken pictures of the Kanaku Mt. covered with a robe of cloud and mist in the early morning and then later they have admired the Kanaku disrobed, with its natural beauty exposed

to the mid-day sun. They have vivid memories of rivers and rivulets, hills and valleys, canyons and gorges, rapids and waterfalls and the mighty Essequibo --- 500 miles from source to estuary, meandering its course to the Atlantic, and along the way gracefully accepting the flows from the estuaries of its four main tributaries : the Rupununi , the Potaro, the Mazaruni and the Cuyuni.

IT has been an exciting period of One Hundred Years Of Aviation In Guyana and my love for my homeland is reflected in the poem Guyana My Homeland. This poem was composed in Ulyanovsk, USSR in 1985(Aug-Dec) while attending a TU154 pilot training course. I missed Guyana and lovingly thought of my homeland in this way.

In silent momentsPleasant thoughts of you

Softly enfold meWith a divine tenderness

Only the warmth of your nearnessCan surpass.

I think of you and my heartBeats strong and loud

Like a newly strung Congo drumSending messages of loveOh listen! Here they come

If living with you means dancing

Well dance through lifeIn a rapturous embrace that knows no end

If living with you means walkingWell walk your length and breadth

From inland to coastWith arms wrapped snugly around waists

Last night I dreamt of the EssequiboRunning long and smooth and silent

Like a serpent,Flowing with its secrets to the sea

Today I recall your living rapidsAnd Kaieteur cascading and rushing

And foaming and tumbling,Forever I will remember your mountains and hills

Bold and erect as sentries to protectYour stretching coastal plains.

And how can I forget your thirsty savannahs Growing green with the seasons rains?

I live loving your freshnessThe nourishing freshness of your fruit

The unbridled freshness of your freedomThe air after rain freshness

Of your laughter and friendship

I live knowing your povertyAnd I share your adversityBut I kneel to your ground

And l feel your abundant wealth, Your diamonds unearthed, exposedShining bright and unbreakable hard

Reflecting always:

Freedom! Freshness! Friendship.

Guyana My Homeland2 DC3 parked in front of the old control tower

by Capt. Lloyd Marshall

Festivals contribute to the cultural tapestry of all countries. Each festival brings with it a unique blend of customs and traditions and acts as a harbinger of good-will, peace and fraternity.

Centuries ago, Deepavali was celebrated in the confines of the logies (primitive homes)

in villages. Our forebears, the indentured immigrants strove to maintain their culture and religion with whatever limited facilities were available in those times. Diyas were lovingly crafted out of mud and the radiance given off from these little lights served as a beacon of hope to them as they toiled under the most horrendous conditions.

The Festival of Lights

DeepavaliDeepavali, which literally means a row of lights, is celebrated on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik. It is the darkest night of that month and is conducive to the twinkling lights that illuminate every nook and cranny. Worship of the goddess Maha Lakshmi is the main focus of Deepavali. The aspirant performs Lakshmi puja and

Story by Dr Vindhya V Persaud

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Home Decorated with Lit Diyas

seeks her blessing for material and spiritual fulfillment. The festival encourages the participation of the entire family and it has long been the custom in Guyana for everyone in the home to gather in front of their Lakshmi murti at dusk chanting prayers and mantras before emerging to light their first diya. Prior to the day itself the home and mandirs would be thoroughly cleaned and decorated in preparation for the Goddess of light, Maha Lakshmi. The ladies of the home would in recent times design elaborate rangolis ( coloured tracings on the floor) and be absorbed in making sweet delicacies for family and friends. At this time, the household would be sanctified as vegetarian fasts are the norm. Hindus would also abstain from alcohol. Over the last 3 decades the festival has gained prominence, and features on Guyanas list of national holidays.

Deepavali has emerged from homes and mandirs and presently many commercial entities and public building are decorated with lights to welcome the goddess Maha Lakshmi. The trend of using electric lights has increased and more persons are supplementing their diyas with these creating an aesthetically appealing look that has passers by gasping in awe. Diyas are hardly made by individual householders,

but those professionally made from clay can be purchased from stores and vendors. Novel innovations to the once simple mud diya filled with ghee and lit with a cotton wick include wax filled diyas and electrical diyas. The humble diya has certainly withstood generations and in spite of all the new- fangled techniques it still reminds the

Hindu to rekindle that inner light within and to extend to all those he or she comes in contact with.

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabhas Countrywide Motorcades have become synonymous with the celebration of Deepavali in Guyana. Thousands of

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Intricately Designed Float in Annual Motorcade

Guyanese of every stratum of society and cultural belief throng the roads to witness the processions of beautifully decorated and illuminated vehicles depicting the theme of Deepavali. In the olden days it wasnt unusual to see horse-drawn carts gaily bedecked for the motorcade. With the advent of advanced technology, vehicles ranging from low-bed trucks to sleek cars are carefully designed with sophisticated lights and mobile parts. The Dharmic Sabhas motorcades are major tourist attractions.

Deepavali in its many dimensions addresses questions which are not only philosophical, but also economical and social in orientation. Deepavali threatens darkness in all its dimensions and influences the emergence of an illuminated society in which there exists understanding, tolerance, love and cordiality.

Societies are built and sustained on foundations such as these. Festivals like Deepavali serve to rekindle hopes and expectation, and influence society in a positive direction. Deepavali renews the spirit of optimism from which a new beginning can be constructed, based on equity and noble intentions.

GUYANA PASTRY RECIPES

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Cheese FlapsIngredients

4 ( 8 g ) packets of yeast 2 cups warm water 6 cups flour 2 ozs sugar 4 ozs margarine 1 tbsp salt 2 eggs 4 oz margarine (for basting) 1 lb cheese, grated mixed with 2 tbsps mustard

Preparation

1. Mix dry ingredients, that is, yeast, sugar, half of the flour and salt in a large bowl.

2. Melt margarine and water in microwave oven on low and set aside.

3. Beat eggs and to margarine and water.4. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients ..5. Beat the mixture until smooth. Beat in the remainder of flour

and knead to obtain a smooth silky dough.6. Place in a greased bowl and leave for 1 hour or until mixture

doubles in size.7. Turn out on floured board. Divide into 24 pieces, knead into

balls, cover and leave for 20 minutes. 8. Roll out very thinly to about 8 inches in diameter, and

brush with melted margarine. Fold in half and add I heaped tablespoon cheese mixture on one quarter. Fold in half again, covering the cheese and making into a triangular shape.

9. Seal edges and prick with a fork. Place on greased cookie trays. Bake in a moderately hot oven for 25 minutes, then change shelves & increase heat to 375F. Bake for another five minutes or until golden brown. Remove the oven and brush with melted margarine.

Pine TartsIngredients lb Short Crust Pastry 1 cup local Pineapple Jam 1 egg

SHORT CRUST PASTRYIngredients 8 oz (1/2 lb) Flour 2 oz Lard 2 oz Margarine A good pinch of salt 4 tbsp cold water

Method1. Sieve flour and salt2. Add fat and shop in using the blade of a spatula3. Rub in with finger tips until mixture resembles like fine bread

crumbs4. Sprinkle in water and mix carefully with spatula without

pressing too hard5. Roll out lightly and shape for desired use

Pine-apple Jam 1 large green skinned pine-apple 1 lb brown sugar 1 small stick cinnamon spice

MethodCarefully peel the pine-apple to remove all the brown spots.Shred the pine and combine with sugar and spice in a saucepot.Boil until thickened. Remove spice and bottle jam.

Method for Tart1. Roll out short crust pastry, cut into 5 rounds2. Place 2 teaspoon jam in middle of pastry round3. Damp edges and fold to form a triangle4. Brush tart with beaten egg5. Bake in moderately hot oven until golden brown.6. Remove from oven and cool on a rack

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About GuyanaThere is a risk of malaria in certain parts of the interior. Consult your doctor for the required precautions if you intend to travel there. Georgetown and coastal areas are Malaria-Free.

Municipal Hospitals and Health Care Centres exist within rural and outer lying communities with medivac services available in cases of emergency.

Further information can be obtained from the Ministry of Health on Telephone Numbers: (592) 226 7338 or (592) 226 1366.

INTERNETFor most customers, internet service is available nationally through independent providers. Service is also available in most hotels and at many internet cafs which have been established across the country. Some hotels and restaurants provide Wi-Fi at no charge to patrons using their laptops.

The informative home pages of these service providers have useful links to other sites. The sustainable development programme site, www.sdnp.org.gy has links to several NGOs, conservation groups, and international organizations as well.

There are four daily papers; Kaieteur News, Stabroek News, Guyana Times Newspaper and the national paper; Guyana Chronicle Newspaper. There are over twenty (20) Television Stations and five (5) privately owned radio station and one (1) government operated radio station

LANGUAGEThe official language is English, often spoken with a Caribbean Creole flavour. Guyana is also the only English speaking country in South America.

PLACES TO WORSHIPThe predominant religious groups are Christians, Hindus and Muslims. Each is well represented with its own churches, temples, mosques. They are found across the country where the major landmarks featuring traditional architecture may be seen.

POPULATIONGuyanas population is approximately 751,223 (Census 2002) of whom 90% live along the coastal strip and banks of major rivers.

EMERGENCY NUMBERSPolice: 911, 564Police: Emergency Response Unit: 225-6411 Fire: 912Ambulance: 913

TIME ZONEGMT - 04:00

LOCATIONGuyana is located on the North East Coast of South America and is its only English speaking country. Between 1o & 9o North Latitude and 57o & 61o West Longitude, bordering Venezuela to the West, Brazil to the South, Suriname to the East.

GEOGRAPHYGuyana is the third-smallest country in South America after Suriname and Uruguay; it has four distinct geographical areas: the Low Coastal Plain; the Hilly Sand and Clay Belt; the Highland Region and the Interior Savannahs. The area is 214,970 sq.km.

Approximately 75% of the land area is still intact forest, and 2.5% is cultivated. The coastline is 1 metre to 1.5 metres below sea level at high tide necessitating an elaborate systems of drainage canals.

The most valuable mineral deposits are bauxite, gold, and diamonds. The main rivers are the Demerara, Berbice, Corentyne and Essequibo.

CLIMATEGuyana is a tropical destination that is pleasant and warm for most of the year, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to mid August, November to January). Mean temperature of 27 C and the average temperature range from 24 C to 31 C. Rainfall is approximately 2,300mm a year in Georgetown.

CLOTHINGLightweight, causal clothing can be worn throughout the year. However longs are recommended for the evening along with mosquito repellent to safeguard against mosquito bites.HEALTH

Country Facts

GovernmentGuyana became independent from Britain in 1966 and a Co-operative Republic in 1970, when a non executive President replaced the Governor-General. A new constitution in 1980 gave the President wide executive powers. The Cabinet is headed by the President, and there is a 65-member National Assembly elected by proportional representation.

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TravellingENTRY REQUIREMENTS

What you need to know before you travel All visitors to Guyana are required to

have a valid passport to enter and depart Guyana.

All visitors to Guyana should ensure that their passports have at least six months of remaining validity. Those arriving by air require an onward plane ticket.

Visa Exempt Nationals Visas are necessary for all visitors except

nationals of the following countries : Commonwealth Countries, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United States of America.

The maximum duration of stay any visitor will be granted by Guyana Immigration, will not exceed thirty days.

Non Exempt Nationals All visitors to Guyana who require a visa

for travel should visit the Ministry of Home Affairs website: http://www.moha.gov.gy/ prior to making their travel arrangements. All details regarding the Visa Application Process might be found on the Homepage of the Website under the subheading Immigration Services.

Applicants are encouraged to apply three (3) weeks to (1) one month in advance of travel.

The process period is one (1) week however this varies depending upon the nature of the case

A letter notifying the applicant of the visa being granted will be sent to their address provided in the application. Visitors must have in their possession the original/ or copy of the document stating the visa has been granted to show to Immigration upon arrival at Cheddi Jagan International Airport -Timehri.

Payment for the visa might be made to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana or upon arrival at Cheddi Jagan International Airport Timehri.

Visitors who wish to extend their stay must contact the Ministry of Home Affairs in advance of the date he/she is expected to depart Guyana. The Ministry of Home Affairs is located at 60 Brickdam Street, Georgetown. Guyana. The Central Office of Immigration, where the extension

is granted, located on Camp Street, Georgetown, must also note the extension in the visitors passport.

Travelers for purposes other than tourism should check with the Ministry of Home Affairs for information about requirements for work permits and extended stays.

For further information, visitors are encouraged to contact the Head of Immigration Support Service, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana on Tel : (592 ) 223 7867 or contact the Guyana Foreign Office nearest to you .

TRANSPORTATION

DRIVING IN GUYANATraffic drives on the left. Seat belts are necessary by Law. If travelling to Guyana and wish to rent a vehicle during your stay, please enquire with the Customs Officer at the Airport, upon arrival into Guyana. The permit will be immediately issued to you provided you have your international drivers licence with you. So be sure to remember to walk with it. The permit is issued free of charge.

TRAVEL VIA TAXIS FROM THE CHEDDI JAGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-TIMEHRI

Tourists should ONLY use the official taxi services registered to operate at CJIA. They can be identified by their uniforms (Crme Shirt-Jackets, Black Pants and ID Badges. Fares are listed at the Airport and are fixed).

If a decision is made to use one of the other taxis, please agree upon the fare for the trip into Georgetown before entering the vehicle. Fares charged from Airport to Georgetown rate between US$20.00 and US$25.00.

TAXIS AND BUSESGeorgetown is well served with taxis, operating throughout the city and to and from other urban centres.

Before embarking, do enquire of the rates for travel to destination of interest. Use only recognized yellow taxis bearing the logos of respective taxi services. Alternatively, do seek the guidance of the front desk staff in your selection of those that are already contracted to the facility.

There are also ultra cheap minibus running around town and along the coast, or to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and Linden.

Check and confirm the fares before entering the vehicle.

Transportation around the city is provided by privately owned mini buses which operate in allocated zones for which there is a well-regulated fare structure. This arrangement extends to all mini bus routes throughout the country. Taxis afford freer movement around the city.

Travel around Georgetown by Bus: Short stops within the limits of the city are approximately G$60.00 and longer stops G$80.00.

Travelling by taxi for short distances: approximately G$300- $GY400.00; longer drops G$500.00 and upwards determined by the distance and destination. Prices will vary from location to location. Rented cars are also available.

RIVER BOATS & FERRIESWith the opening of the Berbice Bridge between East and West Berbice, travelling time is lessened for commuters from Georgetown to Berbice and onward travel to Suriname via the crossing at Moleson Creek.

A toll is charged for the Berbice Bridge based on vehicle capacity. The fee per passenger crossing with the Canawaima Ferry at Moleson Creek travelling to Nickerie, Suriname is US$11.00 one way and US$15.00 return. Commuters to West Demerara have a choice of road transport via the Demerara Harbour Bridge or by the Demerara River Ferry from the Stabroek Stelling to Vreed-en-Hoop which is obliquely opposite each other. Be sure to check the bridge opening schedule one day prior to travel.

The highway which begins on the West Coast of Demerara is heavily trafficked since it provides a link to Parika on the East Bank of Essequibo River which has become an important centre of economic activity in the Essequibo region. For example, speed boats or other types of transportation can be hired to take passengers as far as Bartica or other hinterland resorts and back in a single day.

TRAVEL TO GUYANAS INTERIORTravel arrangements may be made with local busing service, jeeps, chartered planes and speedboats. A guide is advisable for longer distance travel to interior locations.

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DOMESTIC AIR SERVICEAir transportation is readily available for traveling to several parts of the hinterland, whether for business or for pleasure. Several local airlines depart from Ogle Aerodome on the East Coast of Demerara and from Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri. Information on their availability and movement is easily obtainable from their office and from tour operators. Private charter companies operate flight into the interior from soon to be completed Ogle International Airport.(For further information please see THAG Membership Listings)

INTERNATIONAL & REGIONAL CARRIERSGuyanas international airport, named after the late president, Cheddi Jagan is located at Timehri, 25 miles south of Georgetown. Flights from Europe are routed through Antigua, Barbados, or Trinidad. There are direct flights from Miami, New York, Toronto, Brazil, and Suriname.

CAMBIOS These are licensed currency exchange houses. Most cambios are open from 8am to 5pm, and on Saturdays from 8am to 12pm, sometimes to 2pm. keep your cambio receipts, you will need to produce them in order to change Guyanese dollars on departure.

MONEY & BUSINESS GUIDEATM Machines are accessible to persons with ATM Debit Cards. Persons in possession of international CIRRUS credit cards that is Master Card and Visa Card might utilise the ATMs at Scotia Bank for cash advances when in Guyana.

Further assistance might be offered at the counter if unable to do so.

BANKING HOURS08:00 and 14: 00 hrs on Monday to Thursday and 08:00 and 14: 30 on Friday

BUSINESS ATTIREMen wear long or short sleeved shirts, a Jacket is optional. Shirt and tie attire is common in most offices. Females are expected to dress conservatively.

CURRENCYThe Guyana dollar is the only legal tender accepted in this country. It is a floating currency and the value fluctuates in accordance with the changes in the value of the US$. Visitors may exchange their currencies at banks, cambios and most hotels. The rate of the dollar fluctuates and the exchange is approximately US$1 GY$202.00. Major credits cards and travellers cheques are generally accepted at many resorts, hotels, gift shops, restaurants and tour operators.

TAXES

DEPARTURE TAXThere is an exit tax of G$2,500.00 plus a security charge of G$1,500 (being a total of G$4,000). This is paid at the airport at the GRA booth. (The US dollar equivalent for this exit tax may vary with exchange fluctuations.) Please note that this is payable in GY$ or foreign currency.

VALUED ADDED TAXValued Added Tax (VAT) is charged to a value of 16% on most items save those that are 0-Rated or VAT exempt.

ECONOMYThe agricultural sector accounts for half the national GDP, producing sugar and rice for export, with extensive timber operations and

a range of other products, from coffee to fish and fruits, and fresh vegetables well respected brands of rum. Gold, bauxite and diamonds are mined.

INFORMATIVE SITES ON GUYANA

Travel and Tourism: Guyana Tourism Authority- www.guyana-

tourism.com Tourism & Hospitality Association of

Guyana- www.exploreguyana.org Iwokrama International Centre www.iwokrama.org Kaieteur Park and Falls- www.kaieteurpark.gov.gy

Investing in Guyana: Guyana Office for Investment www.goinvest.gov.gy Guyana Lands & Surveys www.lands.gov.gy Private Sector Commission- www.psc.org.gy Georgetown Chambers of Commerce-

www.georgetownchamberofcommerce.org

Guyana Manufacturers & Services Association - www.gma.org.gy

Non Governmental Organizations (Conservation): Conservation International Guyana www.conservation.org World Wildlife Fund ( Guyana) www.wwfguianas.org/ Iwokrama International Centre www.iwokrama.org Kaieteur Park and Falls www.kaieteurpark.gov.gy

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MONEY & BUSINESSAbout Guyana

CREDIT CARDSMajor credits cards and travellers cheques are accepted by most hotels, restaurants, car rental agencies and tour operators. International VISA, Mastercard, Maestro and Cirrus credit and debit cards can be used to obtain cash from Scotiabank in Branch during banking hours or at ABMs. A similar service is also available at the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) at their branches and at select ATM locations.

BUSINESS CONTACTS & ORGANISATIONS

Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development12 Chapel Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice Tel: 333 3324

Consultative Association of Guyanese Industry157 Waterloo St, Georgetown Tel: 225 7170, 226, 4603, Fax: (592) 227 0725, P.O.Box # 10730Email: goolsarrancagi@gol.net.gy, ramchancagi@gol.net.gy

Forest Products Association of Guyana157 Waterloo St. Georgetown, Tel: (592) 226 9848, 226 2821Fax: (592) 226 2832 Email: fpasect@guyana.net.gy

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry156 Waterloo St, Georgetown Tel: 225 5846Email:gccicommerce2009@gmail.comWebsite: www.georgetownchamberofcommerce.org

GO-INVEST(Guyana Office for Investment) 190 Camp & Church Sts, GeorgetownTel: 225 0658/227 0653 Fax: 225 0655Website: www.goinvest.gov.gyE-mail: goinvest@goinvest.gov.gy

Guyana Association of Travel AgentsWm Fogarty Building, 34-37 Water St., GeorgetownTel: 227 7225 Fax: 225 2513Email:jimbacchus@inetguyana.net Guyana Manufacturers & Services Association157 Waterloo Street, Georgetown Tel: 223-7405/6 Email:gma_guyana@yahoo.com www.gmsagy.org

Guyana Rice Millers and Exporters Development Association216 Lamaha St, Georgetown Tel: 225 5353

Guyana Rice Producers Association104 Regent St, Georgetown Tel: 223 7248

Guyana Tourism AuthorityNational Exhibition Centre, Sophia, GeorgetownTel: 219-0094-6 Fax: 219 0093Email: info@guyana-tourism.comWebsite: www.guyana-tourism.com

Institute of Private Enterprise Development253 South Road, Bourda, Georgetown Tel: 225 8949Email:iped@solutions2000.net

Linden Chamber of Industry and Commerce84 Riverside Drive, Watooka, Linden Tel: 444 2901

Ministry of Tourism Industry & Commerce229 South St., Lacytown, GeorgetownTel: 226 2505 Fax: 225 9310

CARICOM - The Caribbean Community SecretariatTurkeyen East Coast DemeraraTel: (592) 222 0001-75 Fax: (592) 222 0172Email: piu@caricom.org, caricompublicinfo@gmail.com

Private Sector CommissionUmbrella organization for more private sector business and employers organizations. More major companies are also members.157 Waterloo St, GeorgetownTel: 225 0977 Fax: 225 0978E-mail: office@psc.org.gyWebsite: psc.org.gy

Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG)157 Waterloo St, GeorgetownTel: 225 0807 Fax: 225 0817E-mail: info@exploreguyana.org / thag.secretariat@gmail.com Website: www.exploreguyana.org

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ACCOMMODATIONSGeorgetown and Environs

All of these properties are members of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana, and offer the quality service we know will meet your satisfaction.

176 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, GeorgetownTel: (592)226-5363/ 225-0634/ 225-4644

Fax: (592)227-0210Email: ariantze@networksgy.com

Website: www.ariantzesidewalk.com

1 & 2 Area M Le Ressouvenir, East Coast DemeraraTel: (592)220-1091/ 220-1288/ 220-2046

Fax: (592)220-1498 Email: reservationa@grandcoastal.com , ceo@grandcoastal.com Website: www.grandcoastal.com

249 Quamina Street. P.O.Box 10833, Georgetown.Tel: (592)225-5301-5 Fax: (592)225-5310

Email: caralodge@carahotels.comWebsite: www.carahotels.com

1. Ariantze Hotel 4. Grand Coastal Hotel

3. Cara Lodge

65 Peter Rose & Anira Street, Queenstown, Georgetown.Tel: (592)225-0808/ 0811

Fax: (592)231-7904Email: stay@herdmanstonlodge.com

Website: www.herdmantsonlodge.com

5. Herdmanston Lodge

AMENITIES ICONS KEYWIFI ZONE HAIR DRYER No Smoking

Television

Wheel Chair Access

CREDIT CARDS

MONEY EXCHANGE

GYM

LAUNDROMAT

ROOM SERVICE

SWIMMING POOL

IRON

CASINO

Fishing

Hiking

EMAIL ACCESS

JAZZ CLUB

DINING

AIR CONDITIONING

COFFEE MAKER

24 HR. SECURITY

BAR

CAFE

Cycling

SECURE STORAGE

160 Versailles West Bank Demerara, Guyana, (1 Mile North of the Harbor Bridge, WBD)

Tel: (592) 264 2946-8 Fax: (592) 264-2949Email : info@aracariresort.com

Website: www.aracariresort.com

2. Aracari Resort

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8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park Georgetown. Tel: (592)225-9647-8/225-9650,

Fax: (592)225-9646Email: rriops@hotmail.com

Website: www.roraimaairawys.com

71 Croal St. Stabroek, GeorgetownTel; (592) 227-7019/226-6374

Email: leonlesruth@yahoo.com

94-95 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tel: (592) 231 7220, 227 2213

Fax: (592) 227 3816Email: roraimadukelodge@hotmail.com

Website: www.roraimaairways.com

Providence, East Bank DemeraraTel; (592) 265-7001-30

Fax; (592)265-7002petal@princesshotelguyana.com

Website: www.worldofprincess.com

8. Roraima Residence Inn6. Palace De Leon Suites & Apartments

9. Roraima Duke Lodge7. Princess Hotel and Casino

3. Cara Lodge

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Eco-Resorts, Interior Lodges & Attractions

Akawini Creek, Pomeroon River

Tel: 771 5391 / 301-384-2396 Email: adelresort@gmail.com Website: www.adelresort.com

Adels Rainforest Resort C/o Wilderness Explorers176 Middle Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown

Tel: (592) 226 2085, 227-7698Fax: (592) 226 2085

Email: info@iwokramacanopywalkway.comSkype: iwokramacanopywalkway

Website: www.iwokramacanopywalkway.com

Atta Rainforest Lodge (CATS)

Delene Lawrence - rli.delenelawrence19@gmail.comFernando Li - rli.fernando.li@gmail.com

or info@rupununilearners.comYupukari Village.

Phone: (592) 772-9291Website: www.rupununilearners.com

Caiman House Field Station and LodgeR8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown.

Tel: 261-9286/ 225-9647-8Fax: 225-9646

Email: ral@roraimaairways.comWebsite: www.roraimaairways.com

Arrowpoint Nature Resort

Essequibo River, GuyanaHead Office: Ogle International Airport, E.C.D

Tel: (592) 222-8050/222-8055 G/town: 225-4483/4 Peg Off: 225-4483-4 US Off: (310) 929-7460

E: bookbaganara@baganara.net W: www.baganara.netFacebook: Baganara Island Resort

Baganara Island Resort77 High Street, Kingston, G/Town, South America.

Facility Location: Upper Essequibo River, Potaro -Siparuni. Tel: 225-1504/225-1186

Fax: 225-9199. Email: iwokrama-general@iwokrama.orgWebsite: www.iwokrama.org

Iwokrama Eco Lodge

Ori Hotel

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Caiman House Field Station and Lodge

Dakara Creek, Timheri C/O 106-107 Lamaha & Carmichael Street Georgetown

Tel: 225-48915/ 626-4263/ 691-7313Fax: 226-5340

Email: reservations@jubileeresort.com Website: www.jubileeresort.com

Jubilee Resort

Essequibo River168 Century Palm Gdns,

Durban Backlands, LodgeTel: 225-3557/226-0240/ 624-8694/640-4497

Fax: 226-0240Email: gemmadhoo@gmail.com/gems@gol.net.gy

Hurakabra River Resort Karanambu North Rupununi Guyana orA102 Issano Place, East Bel Air Park

G/town, Guyana Tel: (592) 226-5180. Fax: 226-2085Andrea and Salvador de Caires

TheGREENHEART.elements@gmail.comLodge cell phone - (592) 613-0544

Website: http://www.karanambutrustandlodge.org

Karanambu Lodge Inc.

Iwokrama Eco Lodge

Alton Primus, Tel: (592) 675-1921

Shirley Melville of Rupununi Adventures, Tel: (592) 669-4513

Email: shirleyjmelville@yahoo.com

Moco Moco VillageLot 118 Lethem Rupununi,Guyana

Tel: (592) 772 2124, Mobile: (592) 641 3764 / 654 6317

Email: orihotel@yahoo.cominfo@origuyana.com

Web: www.origuyana.com

Ori Hotel

Contact Information for Reservation:Rudolph Edwards

Dicky AlvinRussian Dorrick

ecolodgerewa@gmail.comWebsite: www.rewaguyana.com/

Rewa Village

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C/o Wilderness Explorers, Cara SuitesAddress: 176 Middle Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown

Tel: (592) 226 2085, 227-7698Fax: (592) 226 2085

Email: info@wilderness-explorers.comSkype: wildernessguyana/tonywildex

Website: www,wildernessexplorers.com

North Rupununi District Development Board (NRDDB)

Annai, North Rupununi, Region 9Email: info@rockviewlodge.com/

colin@rockviewlodge.comWebsite: www.rockviewlodge.com

Tel: 592.645.9675 (Colin) / 592.614.1060 (Office)

Rock View Lodge

Tel: (592) 227 4265, Mobile: 623 3060, 692-6951Email: dgajie@yahoo.com

Rupununi Eco Hotel and Resort

Surama OfficeContact Information for reservation

Info @suramaecolodge.comWebsites: www.suramaecolodge.com

Surama Eco-Lodge, Surama

Lethem, Region 9Tel: (592) 772-2035

Email: ramsaran4al@yahoo.com, lindakhan4@yahoo.com

Savannah Inn

8-10 Providence, East Bank DemeraraTel: 233-5023 Fax: 225-0459

Email: timberhead@soultions2000.net/ geb@solutions2000.net

Website: www.timberheadguyana.com

Timberhead Rainforest Resort

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Facility: Madewini Creek, Linden Soesdyke HighwayOffice: 48 High & Hadfield Sts.,

Werk-en Rust GeorgetownTel: 223-7301 - 4

Email: info@splashmins.comWebsite: www.splashmins.com

Splashmins Resort Eco Adventure Tours

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TOURISM SERVICE PROVIDERSAIRLINE COMPANIES

Air Services Domestic Charter & CargoOgle Aerodrome, E.C. DemeraraTel: 222-4368, 222-4357Fax: 222-6739Email: res@aslgy.com Website: www.aslgy.com

Roraima Airways ChartersOgle Aerodrome. Ogle E.C DemeraraTel: 222-2337Fax: 222-4033Email: ral@roraimaairways.com Website: www.roraimaairways.com

Trans Guyana AirwaysOgle Aerodrome, East Bank DemeraraTel: 222-2525/2861.Fax: 222-5462Email: commercial@transguyana.net, Website: www.transguyana.net

Wings Aviation Ltd.Ogle Aerodrome, Ogle, East Coast DemeraraTel: (592) 222-6513, 226-9098. Fax: (592) 226-9098/222-5361E: info@airguyana.net / wingjet2@networksgy.com W: www.airguyana.biz

BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS

The Rock Bar Roraima Residence InnR 8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park Georgetown. Tel: (592)225-9647-8/225-9650, Fax: (592)225-9646Email: rriops@hotmail.com, Website: www.roraimaairawys.com

RESTAURANTS

Bottle Bar & Restaurant - Cara Lodge249 Quamina Street. P.O.Box 10833, Georgetown.Tel: (592)225-5301-5 Fax: (592)225-5310Email: caralodge@carahotels.com, Website: www.carahotels.com

Caf Tepuy Roraima Residence InnR 8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park Georgetown. Tel: (592)225-9647-8/225-9650, Fax: (592)225-9646Email: rriops@hotmail.com, Website: www.roraimaairawys.com

Caribbean Soul Restaurant -Grand Coastal Hotel1 & 2 Area M Le Ressouvenir, East Coast DemeraraTel: (592)220-1091/ 220-1288/ 220-2046

Fax: (592)220-1498Email: reservationa@grandcoastal.com , ceo@grandcoastal.comWebsite: www.grandcoastal.com

Savannah Inn Restaurant & BarLethem, Region 9Tel: (592) 772-2035Email: ramsaran4al@yahoo.com, lindakhan4@yahoo.comWebsite: www.savannahguyana.com

ALLIIED MEMBERSADVERTISING & PUBLISHING COMPANIES

Advertising & Marketing Services213 B Camp StreetP.O.Box 101582, GeorgetownTel: (592) 225-5384. Fax: (592) 225-5383E: info@amsguyana.com W: www.amsstlucia.com

COMPANIES & ORGANISATIONS

Demerara Distillers LimitedDiamond Estate , East Bank Demerara GeorgetownTel: (592) 265-5019W: www.theeldoradorum.com

Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company Ltd79 Brickdam, Stabroek, GeorgetownTel: (592) 225-1515 Fax: (592) 231-7637W: www.gtt.co.gy

Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest ConservationCIDA Building, 77 High St., Kingston, GeorgetownTel: (592)225-1504/7144. Fax: (592)225-9199E: iwokrama-general@iwokrama.org W: www.iwokrama.org

National Parks CommissionThomas Road, Thomas Lands, GeorgetownTel: (592)225-8016/(592)226-7974. Fax: (592)223-5379E: natpark@networksgy.com W: www.kaieteur.gov.gy

TOURISM CONSULTANTS

Public Communication Consultants Ltd.168 Century Palm GdnsDurban Backlands, G/townTel: (592) 225-3557, 226-0240, 640-4497 Fax: (592) 226-0240E: kitnasc@gmail.com W: www.hurakabragy.com

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TOUR OPERATORS

Adventure GuianasMickel Plaza, 53 Pere Street, Kitty, G/Town.Tel: (592) 227-4713 Fax: (592) 225-9646E: info@adventureguianas.com W: www.adventureguianas.com

Air Guyana ToursOgle Aerodrome, Ogle, East Coast DemeraraTel: (592) 222-6513, 226-9098. Fax: (592) 226-9098/222-5361E: info@airguyana.net / wingjet2@networksgy.com W: www.airguyana.biz

Bushmasters Inc40 Beverly Hills Drive, Lethem.E: amazon@bushmasters.co.uk W: www.bushmasters.co.uk

Dagron Tours Guyana91 Middle Street, Georgetown, GuyanaTel: 223-7921/227-1174Fax: 227-1166Email: reservations@dagron-tours.comWebsite: dagron-tours.com

Evergreen AdventuresOgle International Airport, East Coast Demerara Tel: 222-8050/222-8055 Georgetown: 225-4483/4 Email: reservations@evergreenadventuresgy.com Website: www.evergreenadventuresgy.comFacebook: Evergreen Adventures

Hurakabra Tours168 Century Palm Gdns. Durban Backlands, Lodge, G/TownTel:(592) 225-3557, 649-4497 Fax: (592) 226-0240E: gemmadhoo@gmail.com W: www.hurakabragy.com

Old Fort Tours 91 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg GeorgetownTel: (592) 225-1035, 592 225-1037E: oldforttours_resort@hotmail.com W: www.angcam.com

Roraima ToursR 8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park Georgetown. Tel: (592) 225-9648 Fax: (592) 225-9646E: ral@roraimaairways.com W: www.roraimaairways.com

Savannah Inn ToursLethem, Region 9Tel: (592) 772-2035E: ramsaran4al@yahoo.com, lindakhan4@yahoo.com, W: www.savannahguyana.com

Timberhead Tropical Adventures Ltd.8-10 Providence, East Bank DemeraraTel: (592) 223-5179/223-5023E: timberhead@solutions2000.net / geb@solutions2000.netW: www.timberheadguyana.com

Wilderness ExplorersCara Suites, 176 Middle St., GeorgetownTel: (592) 227-7698. Fax: (592) 226-2085E: info@wilderness-explorers.com W: www.wilderness-explorers.comSkype: wildernessguyana or tonywildex

Wonderland Tours85 Quamina & Carmichael StsTel: (592) 225-3122/225-9795 Fax: (592) 223-5338 W: www.wonderlandtoursgy.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES

Angellinas Travel Agency1995 Parika Highway, East Bank EssequiboTel: (592) 260-4536/7 Fax: (592) 260-4536E: angellinastravel@hotmail.com W: www.angcam.com

Roraima International Travel AgencyR8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park, GeorgetownTel: (592) 225-9648/225-6950 Fax: (592) 225-9646

Connections Travel 6 Avenue of the Republic GeorgetownTel: (592) 227-2999. 227-2810, 227-2832 Fax: (592) 227-2999E: connections@gol.net.gy W: www.connectionsgy.com

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2014calendar ofEventsSpecial Events & Public Holidays

December 31 Kashif & Shanghai Football Finals in Linden and GeorgetownJanuary 1 New Years Day

Kashif & Shanghai Football Finals at the Providence StadiumJanuary 14 Eid ul AdhaFebruary 22 Masharama Street Party in Brickdam between Sendall Place and Camp StreetsFebruary 23 Flag Raising Ceremony at the Public Buildings in Georgetown MASHRAMANI Road March See https://www.facebook.com/MASHRAMANI for updates

March 17 PhagwahApril 12 - 20 Pakaraima Safari Cross-CountryApril Roraima Airways Inc : Annual Wedding Expo Bridal Festival by the Roraima Duke LodgeApril 18-21 Easter Weekend CelebrationsApril 19-21 Bartica Easter RegattaApril 19-21 Rupununi RodeoApril Motor Racing National Race of ChampionsApril Linden Town DayMay 1 Labour Day (National Holiday)May 5 Indian Arrival Day (National Holiday)May 26 Independence Day (National Holiday)May Moruca ExpoMay 31- June 5 Environmental Awareness WeekJune 5 Environmental DayJune 16 Enmore Martyrs Day (Day of Commemoration)July Caricom Day July 7 (First Monday)July Berbice ExpoJuly Madhia ExpoJuly Motor Racing National Race of ChampionsJuly 1-30 El Dorado Heritage MonthJuly 27 Bartica Summer RegattaAugust 1 Emancipation Day (Day of Commemoration/National Holiday)

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Annually Guyanese celebrate a number of special occasions based on its rich cultural heritage and diverse ethnic population. Many of these activities are celebrated across Guyana or staged in specific parts of the country. Be sure to plan your vacation to visit Guyana whether it be to celebrate Mashramani our local carnival, Phagwah the Hindu Spring festival, motor racing or all the thrills of International Cricket, the nations number one sport. *Dates subject to change. Please visit our website www.exploreguyana.org for confirmed dates.

Share the excitement when in Guyana

August JamZone Week of EventsAug 10 Lake Mainstay RegattaAugust(3rd Week) Mining WeekAugust 28 Porkknockers Day September 1-30 Amerindian Heritage MonthSeptember Amerindian PageantSeptember The Guyana/Brazil Cultural FestivalSeptember 20 Ms Guyana Renaissance PageantSeptember 21 - 27 National Trust Heritage WeekSeptember 27 World Tourism DaySeptember GTT Jingle CompetitionOctober 5* Eid ul Fitr (tentative date)October 26-27 Rockstone Fish FestivalOctober 1- 31 Agriculture Awareness Month Car & Bike Show Canje Nite, Berbice Essequibo Nite, Anna Regina , Essequibo CoastOctober 23 Diwali Festival of Lights November 1-30 Tourism Awareness Month

Sunday, November 23 to Sunday November 30 South Rupununi Safari (SRS)

November Ministry of Tourism Christmas Tree Light up

November International Motor RacingNovember New Amsterdam Town DayNovember Main Street Lighting Up (Courts)November 29 & 30 Rupununi ExpoNovember 30 Rupununi DayNovember Guyana Open Golf TournamentDecember 1 The Flame and the Ribbon (World Aids Day Dramatic Production, National Cultural Centre)December 25 Christmas DayDecember 26 Boxing DayDecember 26 Main Big LimeDecember 31 Old Years Day