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Demerara-Mahaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Demerara-Mahaica (Region 4) is a region of Guyana, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Mahaica-Berbice to the east, the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara to the south and the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara to the west. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Demerara-Mahaica   (96 words)

Guyana - Overview Demerara-Mahaica extends East of the Demerara River to the Western bank of the Mahaica River, and is predominantly low coastal plain, with a small area of hilly sand and clay region further inland. A third settlement, Demerara, situated between Essequibo and Berbice was established by the Dutch in 1741 and the three settlements were granted the status of Colony by 1773. Essequibo Islands-West Demerara is composed of the islands in the Essequibo River such as Leguan and Wakenaam, and the Western portion of mainland Demerara. www.overtown.sgt.btinternet.co.uk /cw/Charles_Waterton/guyana-overview.htm   (2001 words)

Mr Henry Watson Dodds Mr Henry Watson Dodds, 27, was born in Demerara in the West Indies. www.encyclopedia-titanica.org /biography.php?id=1466   (121 words)

Daily News The creeks were filled beyond capacity after the East Demerara Conservancy water was blown into the Mahaica and Demerara rivers to prevent the conservancy dam from collapsing under the pressure of excessive water. So I hope that by next week latest, a contract would be awarded to start preparing these five new outlets to the Demerara River and the Atlantic ocean so incase the water level rise in the conservancy, that we would have these new places to blow water,” President Jagdeo stressed. Among some of the proposals earmarked for improving the conservancy are the clearing and dredging of canals and fixing of kokers for the new outfalls. www.op.gov.gy /stories/050226c.html   (542 words)

Guyana OnLine GINA said the President explained that the Mahaica River was overflowing because water from the East Demerara Conservancy was diverted into the Mahaica and Demerara rivers to avoid a breach of the dam, which was seriously threatened by the high water level. Mahaica is a largely agricultural area, particularly Cane Grove where rice is cultivated. Many residents said they did not receive the treatment, even though supplies were taken to Mahaica and the President undertook to ensure that a medical team revisits the area. www.guyanaonline.net /news/index.php?F=Details&A=24465   (1004 words)

Guyana Jottings on SilverTorch Examples are: Demerara bauxite (some of it, from Berbice), Demerara sugar (from any of the counties), Demerara greenheart (most of it from Essequibo). The Demerara Harbour Bridge, a floating steel bridge across the Demerara River, is reportedly the largest pontoon bridge in the world. In old literature and documents the term Demerara is sometimes used to refer to the whole country. www.silvertorch.com /jottings/guyajots2.html   (3389 words)

Guyana * History, Stats and Symbols In 1814, the colonies of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice were ceded to Britain, and later in 1831 these colonies merged and became British Guiana. The country is divided in three counties Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice, and these counties are further divided into 10 administrative regions. The northeast coast where most of the population live is below sea level in some areas while the highland regions on the western half of the country elevates to 8,000 feet in some spots. visitgt.com /guyana   (409 words)

1 located on the Demerara River about 107 km from Georgetown, is accessible by highway and the river which can accommodate ocean-going vessels. Guyana is divided into three counties Demerara, Essequibo and Berbice and ten Administrative Regions: , founded over 200 years ago, is situated on the east bank and at the mouth of the Demerara River. guyana.chemonics.net /InvestGuide_aboutGuy2.htm   (542 words)

GINA GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AGENCY GUYANA The funds were expended on the rehabilitation and cleaning of canals on the West Coast and West Bank of Demerara and East Bank Essequibo. The Aquaculture demonstration farm and training centre at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, harvested approximately 810 pounds of market size tilapia this year, which was sent to the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (NGMC). The farm provides breeding stock for farmers and this year approximately 300 large fish breeding stock was produced, along with 5,500 tilapia fingerlings and 400 hassar fingerlings. www.gina.gov.gy /archive/daily/b031209.html   (3077 words)

Guyana OnLine Water released into the already swollen rivers from the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) to ease the pressure on the fragile conservancy dam has swept through the agricultural districts in Mahaica and Mahaicony, destroying rice and other crops. Van Duin told the Chronicle that the decision to discharge excess water from the conservancy into the Mahaica River was a wise move because if this was not done the dam might have collapsed and the consequences would have been catastrophic. Nisa Nurmohamed, who have completed a technical study of the EDWC and the drainage and irrigation system on the East Coast Demerara, say the implementation and completion of short-term work on the conservancy dam must be expedited. www.guyanaonline.net /news/index.php?F=Details&A=24810   (721 words)

View an article I need hardly add that the Indo Guyanese living in the Demerara / Mahaica Region 4 and in Georgetown are also affected by this lopsided allocation of funds. Region 3 Essequibo Islands / West Demerara, 1.35 Billion. It is their taxes, why starve then of it in their environment. www.tonyvguy.com /admin2/visitors/view.aspx?art=2003-01-13   (649 words)

Guyana 1750 Dutch settlement of Demerara (subordinate to Essequibo). 1782 - 1784 French occupation of Berbice, Demerara and Essequibo. 27 Feb 1781 - 1782 British occupation of Demerara, Essequibo, and Berbice www.vdiest.nl /America/guyana.htm   (297 words)

Short-term $2.8B flood recovery package unveiled The President noted that on February 24, he established a task force on drainage in response to the experts’ assessments of vulnerabilities associated with the malfunctioning drainage systems and the threatened East Demerara Water Conservancy. The sum of $800M will be expended on short-term repairs to the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) and drainage infrastructure in Georgetown. With respect to the education sector, $150M has been allocated and will be used to provide textbooks, school uniforms, furniture and improving water and sanitation facilities in the affected schools. www.cdera.org /cunews/news/guyana/article_1032.php   (791 words)

ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Guyana: Floods Appeal No. 05EA001 Operations Update No. 4 USD 4 million will be expended on short-term repairs to the East Demerara Water Conservancy and drainage infrastructure in Georgetown. USD 750,000 was allocated to the education sector and will be used to provide textbooks, school uniforms, furniture and improving water and sanitation facilities in affected schools. A task force was established to identify needs in the drainage systems which require urgent attention, and USD 500,000 has been allocated for this. www.reliefweb.int /rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/EGUA-6BLLF5?OpenDocument   (1942 words)

GINA GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AGENCY GUYANA Hinds, along with a group of insurance officials from Demerara Mutual Life Insurance Company, met with the acting President and discussed areas of mutual interest and shared commonalities between the two CARICOM States. Minister of Transport and Hydraulics Anthony Xavier is pleased with the progress of construction work at the new Caribbean Community Headquarters at Liliendaal on the East Coast of Demerara. Minister Insanally stated further that while pessimism exists with regard to the Regional machinery's readiness to face 2005, he is confident that a resolution to internal differences is at hand. www.gina.gov.gy /archive/daily/b040108.html   (2813 words)

Library of Congress / Federal Research Division / Country Studies / Area Handbook Series / Guyana / Tables The old district of West Demerara was divided into Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica, and Upper Demerara-Berbice. The new district of Upper Demerara-Berbice was created from parts of West Demarara and East Berbice. The 1970 census combined Essequibo and Essequibo Islands. lcweb2.loc.gov /frd/cs/guyana/gy_appen.html   (268 words)

Guyana Regions The following are rivers of Guyana: Barima, Berbice, Courantyne, Cuyuni, Demerara, Essequibo, Mahaica, Mazaruni, Pomeroon, Potaro, Rupununi, Siparuni, Takutu, and Waini. In the colonial period, by an ordinance of 1838, British Guiana was divided into the three counties of Berbice (40,077 km.²), Demerara (12,432 km.²), and Essequibo (156,749 km.²). Essequibo Islands-West Demerara includes islands in the mouth of the Essequibo River, such as Leguan and Wakenaam Islands. statoids.com /ugy.html   (421 words)

ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Flash Appeal 2005 for Guyana Floods The coastal stretch between the capital Georgetown and Mahaica on the east bank of the Demerara River was particularly hit. As a result, the Government declared Regions 3 (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara), Region 4 (Demerara/Mahaica) and Region 5 (Mahaica/Berbice) disaster areas. As a result, the Government declared Regions 3 (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara), Region 4 (Demerara/Mahaica), and Region 5 (Mahaica/Berbice) disaster areas. www.reliefweb.int /rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/DDAD-69DR44?OpenDocument   (3968 words)

USAID Situtation Report No. 2 - Guyana - Floods In Mahaica Creek, however, GOG authorities predict that the floodwaters will not recede for two to three weeks. The GOG has also initiated plans to install community kitchens, educate the public on safe waste disposal practices, and organize boat service along eastern Demerara to transport and evacuate residents. On January 18, 2005, U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Roland W. Bullen declared a disaster due to the damage caused by the flooding. www.cdera.org /cunews/sitrep/guyana/printer_897.php   (836 words)

Welcome to guyanachronicle.com sports The Demerara bowlers, primarily the spin trio of Zaheer Mohamed, Lennox Cush and Neil McGarrell whose first five overs were all maidens, held Essequibo by their collar throughout the 85.5-over innings. THE Community Policing Group and residents of the villages of Pearl, Sara Johanna and Land of Caanan on the East Bank Demerara, must be commended to the highest extent for their valour and plans in capturing the four alleged bandits recently. As is the annual routine, Essequibo barely mustered together a half-decent score, 165, in the face of disciplined and pressurised bowling from Demerara. www.guyanachronicle.com /ARCHIVES/archive%2019-11-04.html   (12284 words)

ipedia.com: Regions of Guyana Article Guyana consists of 10 regions: Barima-Waini Cuyuni-Mazaruni Demerara-Mahaica East Berbice-Corentyne Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Mahaica-Berbice Pomeroon-Supenaam Potaro-Siparuni Upper Demerara-Ber... www.ipedia.com /regions_of_guyana.html   (54 words)

Guyana tropical splendor Administrative Divisions: 3 Counties: Demerara, Berbice, Essequibo –Which have 10 Sub Regions / States Name given by native Amerindians: Meaning celebration after hard work also called carnival in other countries. Legal System: Based on English common law and Roman-Dutch Laws pegasus.rutgers.edu /~dacia/Q3_files/slide0006.htm   (49 words)

Guyana Government 1995 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System Administrative divisions: 10 regions; Barima-Waini, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Demerara-Mahaica, East Berbice-Corentyne, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Mahaica-Berbice, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Potaro-Siparuni, Upper Demerara-Berbice, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Legal system: based on English common law with certain admixtures of Roman-Dutch law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction www.theodora.com /wfb/1995/guyana/guyana_government.html   (352 words)

Guyana Jottings on SilverTorch Then, in 1831, Demerara-Essequibo and Berbice were united into one and became British Guiana. Examples are: Demerara bauxite (some of it, from Berbice), Demerara sugar (from any of the counties), Demerara greenheart (most of it from Essequibo). Later, the administration of Demerara and Essequibo was combined. www.silvertorch.com /jottings/guyajots2.html   (352 words)

Megajams FM Guyana Radio - History Of the Railway In Guyana. South America's First Railway. The Demerara - Berbice railway ran along the coastline from Georgetown in Demerara to Rosignol in Berbice - a distance of 60 1/2 miles. The Mahaica bridge was lifted approximately six feet, placed on a roller-system and taken to its new site. It was first operated by the Demerara Railway Company, a private concern, but sold to the Colonial Transport Department of the Government, which assumed control from January 1, 1922. www.radiogy.com /guyanarailway   (352 words)

Travel to Guyana - Holidays in Guyana The name originates from Fort St. George which was established at the mouth of the Demerara River as a signal station for the purpose of observing and controlling incoming and outgoing traffic. In 1815, the colonies of Essequibo, Demerara, and Berbice were officially ceded to Great Britain at the Congress of Vienna and, in 1831, were consolidated as British Guiana. Four major rivers cross the coastal plain (from west to east) the Essequibo, the Demerara, the Berbice, and the Corentyne (which forms the frontier with Suriname). www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/southamerica/guyana/guyana.html   (352 words)

Guyana 21 Jul 1831 Colonies of Demerara-Essequibo, and Berbice united as British Guiana. 1782 - 1784 French occupation of Berbice, Demerara and Essequibo. 27 Feb 1781 - 1782 British occupation of Demerara, Essequibo, and Berbice www.vdiest.nl /guyana.htm   (352 words)

Guyana * History, Stats and Symbols In 1814, the colonies of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice were ceded to Britain, and later in 1831 these colonies merged and became British Guiana. The country is divided in three counties Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice, and these counties are further divided into 10 administrative regions. Linden, New Amsterdam, Corriverton, Rose Hall, Anna Regina and Bartica. www.visitgt.com /guyana   (352 words)

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