Cricket lovely Cricket! One cannot miss out on Guyana’s national sport without participating in a game of cricket while in Guyana.
You can enjoy international test matches at the Providence National Stadium, local club matches at various cricket club venues such as the Everest Cricket Club, Bourda Cricket Club and The Georgetown Cricket Club, or the most exciting friendly competition played in open fields, parks or streets.
Cricket which was handed down to the Caribbean region by the British in the past centuries have grown tremendously over the years. Some of the worlds cricketing legends such as Basil Butcher, Lance Gibbs, Rohan Kanhai, Alvin Kalicharran, Colin Croft, Roger Harper, Clive Lloyd, Carl Hooper, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan are all Guyanese and continue to make Guyana National game exciting.
Guyana is home to motor racing in the region with over 50 years in the motor racing sport. Today the South Dakota Circuit is the main venue for all international, regional and local races for cars, bikes and go karts racing. Countries from the USA, Canada, Caribbean and Suriname come to Guyana to be crushed by Guyana’s top Racers such as Mark Veira, Andrew King, Ryan Rahaman, Jad Rahaman, Andre Morgan and Stefan Jeffery in the race of Champions and international races.
Football commonly known as soccer is another of Guyana’s favorite sport. There are tournaments such as the Kashif & Shanghai Tournament, Digicel League and the GT&T League which throughout the year pulling local, regional, and international footballers to Guyana .On Friday nights, football fans flock venues to watch their teams compete. Football is also being played in a frenzy atmosphere on weekends in the streets, community centers, and parks in Guyana.
Rugby, perceived to be one of the roughest sports in Guyana . Players and spectators alike look forward to the yearly international competition that involved players from all across the region and Latin America to compete in the male and female league.
The horse racing association pulls off one of the most exciting sporting event in Guyana which attracts jockeys, horses and fans from all across the country to participate in the ‘sport of the kings’. Popular race tracks such as Georgetown Turf , Kennard Memorial Turf , Port Mourant and Rising Sun Turf are known to create exciting experience at horse racing time. A day at the races is always a fun filled day with onlookers shouting and screaming in support of thier favourite horse and jockey. Owners, punters,families and friends party all day as the atmosphere is being charged with many races. It could be a lucky day for you while having a good time.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Getting around while in Guyna
Guyana’s capital city, Georgetown was named after the British conquered the Dutch in 1812. 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.
Like all capitals, the city is the centre of government administration and a wide range of economic activity. Most of the streets of Georgetown are laid out in almost perfect rectangles, a legacy of our Dutch heritage. This design therefore makes it relatively easy for the stranger to wend his/her way around town.
The larger concentration of commercial houses is found 'downtown'. This area is bounded by Camp Street in the east and by Water Street in the west with Lamaha Street and Brickdam being the northern and southern extremities respectively.
BY ROAD
Georgetown is well served with taxis, which operate throughout the city and to other urban centres. Taxis are easy to find outside most hotels and throughout Georgetown. There are fixed fares for most distances; enquire before embarking upon travel. Private taxis are easily arranged through your local hotel or by calling one of the numerous taxis services.
Taxis Services Rentals
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 have freer movement around the city.
BY RIVER
While one way of travelling to East Berbice is by ferry, mainly between Rosignol and New Amsterdam, 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.
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.
BY AIR
Air transportation is readily available for travelling 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. For more information click on the airline of choice:
Local Airline Operators :
Roraima Airlines
Trans Guyana Airlines
Air Services
Like all capitals, the city is the centre of government administration and a wide range of economic activity. Most of the streets of Georgetown are laid out in almost perfect rectangles, a legacy of our Dutch heritage. This design therefore makes it relatively easy for the stranger to wend his/her way around town.
The larger concentration of commercial houses is found 'downtown'. This area is bounded by Camp Street in the east and by Water Street in the west with Lamaha Street and Brickdam being the northern and southern extremities respectively.
BY ROAD
Georgetown is well served with taxis, which operate throughout the city and to other urban centres. Taxis are easy to find outside most hotels and throughout Georgetown. There are fixed fares for most distances; enquire before embarking upon travel. Private taxis are easily arranged through your local hotel or by calling one of the numerous taxis services.
Taxis Services Rentals
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 have freer movement around the city.
BY RIVER
While one way of travelling to East Berbice is by ferry, mainly between Rosignol and New Amsterdam, 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.
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.
BY AIR
Air transportation is readily available for travelling 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. For more information click on the airline of choice:
Local Airline Operators :
Roraima Airlines
Trans Guyana Airlines
Air Services
Quick Facts about Guyana
The Name "Guyana" originated from the Country's indigenous Amerindian people and is translated as "the land of many waters."Capital : Georgetown
Location: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Suriname and Venezuela. Latitude between 10 degrees and 90 degrees and Longitude between 57 degrees and 61 degrees.
Area: 215,000 sq km (Land: 196,850 sq km, Water: 18,150 sq km)
Geography: the third-smallest country in South America after Suriname and Uruguay. The country has four distinct geographical areas: the low flat coastal plain; the hilly sand and clay belt; the high land region and the interior savannah.
Climate: Tropical, pleasant and warm for most of the year, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to June, November to January). Average temperatures 24 degrees Celcius – 31 degrees Celcius.
Political Status: Independent Nation since 26 May 1966 (from UK)
Population: Guyana’s population is approximately 770,794
Ethnic groups: East Indian, Africans, Amerindian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Mixed
Language: English, Creole, Amerindian dialects, Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Urdu
Religion: Christian, Hindu, Muslim,Others
Counties: Essequibo,Demerara and Berbice.
Administrative Divisions:
Region 1 - Barima-Waini.
Region 2 - Pomeroon-Supenaam.
Region 3 - Essequibo Islands-West Demerara.
Region 4 - Demerara-Mahaica.
Region 5 - Mahaica-Berbice.
Region 6 - East Berbice-Corentyne.
Region 7 - Cuyuni-Mazaruni.
Region 8 - Potaro-Siparuni.
Region 9 - Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo.
Region 10 - Upper Demerara-Berbice.
Natural Resources: bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish
Agriculture Products: sugarcane, rice, shrimp, fish, vegetable oils; beef, pork, poultry, dairy products.
Exports: sugar, gold, bauxite, alumina, rice, shrimp, molasses, rum, timber
Communications:
Telephone: domestic and long-distance service, international country code - 592.
Cellular Services: GT&T and Digicel are the two cell service providers in Guyana supporting a wide range of services including international roaming, web browsing, blackberry etc.
Internet Services: DSL Broadband, Dial-up. Services available at numerous internet cafes and Hotels. GT&T Hot Spots are free services.
Time Zone: 4 hours behind GMT, 1 hour ahead of EST.
Clothing: Lightweight, causal clothing can be worn throughout the year.
Voltage: 110v in Georgetown; 220v in other places, 50/60 cycles.
Shopping Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 hours (Monday-Friday, noon Saturday)
Security: Exercise the same precautions as you would in any other city.
Emergency Numbers: 911-Police, 912- Fire, 913- Ambulance.
International Agreements: Party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94 signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
International Partners : ACP, C, Caricom, CDB,CIDA, CSN, FAO, G-77, IADB, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM (observer), ISO (subscriber), ITU, ITUC, LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OIC, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, RG, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO.
Taxes: Value Added Taxes (VAT) is charged at 16% to goods and services, however, many items are either zero rated or exempt. The prices displayed on shelves usually include this tax, unless stated otherwise. Business charging VAT should display their Certificate of Registration.
Banking: All Banks are opened from Monday to Friday at 8:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs. ATM machines are accessible on a 24 hrs basis. The commercial banks are Scotiabank, Rebublic Bank, GBTI, NBS, Demerara Bank, Citizens Bank, Baroda Bank.
Currency: Guyana Dollars ($GYD), US, CDN, Sterling or other foreign currency are widely accepted and can be exchanged at banks and cambios.
Driving: Driving and riding are done in the left lane. Before you start enjoying the fun of driving in Guyana, you must stop by the Inland Revenue Department - License Revenue Division, Smyth & Princess Streets, Georgetown (Telephone number (592) 223 5501 (592) 223 5501) for a 30-Day Permit to drive. Be sure to walk with your valid driver's license or an international driver's license. In Guyana it is an offence to drive without your seat belt. Transportation:
By River - by speed boats (seat capacity +12), ferry service (Berbice, Essequibo and North West)
By Air - by aircrafts to all major airstrips in Guyana.
By Land - by taxis, minibus, vans and trucks to most places in Guyana.
Location: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Suriname and Venezuela. Latitude between 10 degrees and 90 degrees and Longitude between 57 degrees and 61 degrees.
Area: 215,000 sq km (Land: 196,850 sq km, Water: 18,150 sq km)
Geography: the third-smallest country in South America after Suriname and Uruguay. The country has four distinct geographical areas: the low flat coastal plain; the hilly sand and clay belt; the high land region and the interior savannah.
Climate: Tropical, pleasant and warm for most of the year, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to June, November to January). Average temperatures 24 degrees Celcius – 31 degrees Celcius.
Political Status: Independent Nation since 26 May 1966 (from UK)
Population: Guyana’s population is approximately 770,794
Ethnic groups: East Indian, Africans, Amerindian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Mixed
Language: English, Creole, Amerindian dialects, Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Urdu
Religion: Christian, Hindu, Muslim,Others
Counties: Essequibo,Demerara and Berbice.
Administrative Divisions:
Region 1 - Barima-Waini.
Region 2 - Pomeroon-Supenaam.
Region 3 - Essequibo Islands-West Demerara.
Region 4 - Demerara-Mahaica.
Region 5 - Mahaica-Berbice.
Region 6 - East Berbice-Corentyne.
Region 7 - Cuyuni-Mazaruni.
Region 8 - Potaro-Siparuni.
Region 9 - Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo.
Region 10 - Upper Demerara-Berbice.
Natural Resources: bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish
Agriculture Products: sugarcane, rice, shrimp, fish, vegetable oils; beef, pork, poultry, dairy products.
Exports: sugar, gold, bauxite, alumina, rice, shrimp, molasses, rum, timber
Communications:
Telephone: domestic and long-distance service, international country code - 592.
Cellular Services: GT&T and Digicel are the two cell service providers in Guyana supporting a wide range of services including international roaming, web browsing, blackberry etc.
Internet Services: DSL Broadband, Dial-up. Services available at numerous internet cafes and Hotels. GT&T Hot Spots are free services.
Time Zone: 4 hours behind GMT, 1 hour ahead of EST.
Clothing: Lightweight, causal clothing can be worn throughout the year.
Voltage: 110v in Georgetown; 220v in other places, 50/60 cycles.
Shopping Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 hours (Monday-Friday, noon Saturday)
Security: Exercise the same precautions as you would in any other city.
Emergency Numbers: 911-Police, 912- Fire, 913- Ambulance.
International Agreements: Party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94 signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
International Partners : ACP, C, Caricom, CDB,CIDA, CSN, FAO, G-77, IADB, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM (observer), ISO (subscriber), ITU, ITUC, LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OIC, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, RG, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO.
Taxes: Value Added Taxes (VAT) is charged at 16% to goods and services, however, many items are either zero rated or exempt. The prices displayed on shelves usually include this tax, unless stated otherwise. Business charging VAT should display their Certificate of Registration.
Banking: All Banks are opened from Monday to Friday at 8:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs. ATM machines are accessible on a 24 hrs basis. The commercial banks are Scotiabank, Rebublic Bank, GBTI, NBS, Demerara Bank, Citizens Bank, Baroda Bank.
Currency: Guyana Dollars ($GYD), US, CDN, Sterling or other foreign currency are widely accepted and can be exchanged at banks and cambios.
Driving: Driving and riding are done in the left lane. Before you start enjoying the fun of driving in Guyana, you must stop by the Inland Revenue Department - License Revenue Division, Smyth & Princess Streets, Georgetown (Telephone number (592) 223 5501 (592) 223 5501) for a 30-Day Permit to drive. Be sure to walk with your valid driver's license or an international driver's license. In Guyana it is an offence to drive without your seat belt. Transportation:
By River - by speed boats (seat capacity +12), ferry service (Berbice, Essequibo and North West)
By Air - by aircrafts to all major airstrips in Guyana.
By Land - by taxis, minibus, vans and trucks to most places in Guyana.
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