I know in Guyana many people have pets, but for the most part we keep them outside. At most I've seen people keep parrots inside, but nothing else.

When I moved to NYC, I saw people sleeping with their dogs/cats. That shit was insane. Some folks even kiss their dogs/cats which is even more insane. Some folks treat their pets like it's one of their kids which is strange to see. I've lived here for 16 years and still find these things strange.

I have really bad allergies so I can't even imagine doing half of these things.

How did you guys adjust, if at all?

I was the one who did the pine tart and cheese roll debate but I forgot to use a poll sorry

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Hey I hope this reaches the right amount people. My friend got her bag stolen in the Amazonia Mall, Block M Providence, E Bank Public Rd, Georgetown, GY. He was seen lurking around speific people but espeaially young people going out with big bags on there back. He steals, he is a thief and he looks homeless. I am really trying to be respectful and the best way to describe him is ' FATHERLESS DONKEY!!'. Sorry not sorry, but feel a certain type of anger that words can't describe.

But anyway be on the look out if you want to go to the Amazonia Mall. Sorry could not get a good picture.

He is sitting next to the bag he stole

Thinking about heading to GT soon to check out some drawers and nightstands but unsure of places to visit besides Courts and of course Ashley’s furniture store. Any suggestions for places that’s actually affordable?

Greetings from Sydney Australia. I am hoping someone here can help me, or at least point me in the right direction. I am researching the history of Guyana and I have hit a bit of a dead end. You have to look closely but this map shows the plantation of Cornelis Leary on the banks of the Essequebo, it is labelled (i) in the shield near the Bosch title. Yet his wife/daughter is Eve Leary, which gave the name to a part of Georgetown along the Demerara, the police station etc. How did the plantation on the map change and did the region in Georgetown adopt the name late? Basically how did Eve Leary become associated with Georgetown if the plantation was not there?

I messaged the Georgetown historical society and had no luck, and I have searched a number of archives and the all skip this detail. Sorry I have never been to Georgetown, although I will soon, so I have no frame of reference.

Ok maybe it’s just a coincidence but I’ve dated lots of girls and I’ve noticed in particular Guyanese women tend to lie a lot more than any other nationality of women.

And the lies always appear to be second nature, like it feels like they don’t purposely try to lie but it’s sooo ingrained in them.

Anyways, maybe I’m just unlucky and I’m not salty in any way nor do I have hate for Guyanese women, I’m just curious if there’s a specific reason or if this is common

Help me

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Does anyone know if they're still accepting application for the steel and cement subsidy programme ? I heard about it from someone and I look it up but there's nothing helpful . If you do now about it can you let me know thank you

Does anyone know how to expedite the Guyana visa application? I applied thru the immigration website https://eservices.iss.gov.gy/visitor-visa When I call the listed number for follow up, nobody picks up & it’s been 3 weeks already.

Anyone know where I can buy a derma roller?

See title. Is it that Facebook is feeding the uneducated a twisted image of Guyana?

Hi everyone,

We took a trip to Georgetown, Guyana this weekend and I'd thought I'd share my experience with prices for future travellers. We are 2 people age 35 from Suriname of Indo- and Afro-Surinamese descent and are quite experienced travellers.

Day 1

- Flew from Suriname to Georgetown (ORG to OGL). It was an hour long flight on a small plane (12 pers) and cost us $ 400 per person for the return flight.

- I had booked an AirBnB for $ 75 a night but unfortunately they cancelled the booking right before leaving because they had plumbing issues. There was basically nothing available that fit our budget (max $ 100 per night). I figured we'd find something once we got to the airport and could connect to the wifi, so I wasn't too stressed about it. I was wrong lol.

- We got to OGL airport and there was no free wifi. We needed to take cash out at the ATM, but of course it was out of order at the airport. We asked the taxi driver to take us to a mall so we could take some cash out and use the wifi, but since it was still early (around 8:30) the malls weren't open. He had to take us to 3 places before we could find a bank that accepted Mastercard cc (Scotia Bank). This taxi ride cost us $ 30 (GYD 6000).

- The taxi driver took us to a hotel he knew of that wasn't too expensive. We ended up at the Glow Royale by the Sea hotel. This hotel was absolutely horrific but it had wifi and we needed a place to put our bags. It cost us $ 90 (18000 GYD).

- We walked around the entire day, having lunch at Shanta's Puri shop. $ 15 (3000 GYD) for 2 veggie puri's and 2 drinks. Visited the museum (free) which was really nice and had an exhibition on the flora and fauna of Guyana. Walked to the National Park (unfortunately too late to spot the manatees), the Botanical garden and st. George's Cathedral (couldn't go inside). We had some fried rice at a Chinese place for $ 10 (2000 GYD).

Day 2

- We booked another AirBnB for $ 150 for our remaining 2 nights, which was a dream really. It was also located near the Sea Wall.

- We took a pre-booked 5 island tour with Wanderlust adventures for $ 125 p.p. We gathered at 6 in the morning and were home by 7 at night. It took us to a few different places by boat and was a good way to spend a full day. It also included lunch at the Aruwai resort where you could swim in the pool or river. We were the only non-Guyanese on the tour which was nice to know that the Guyanese get to be tourists in their own country.

- We ended the night by taking a stroll on the Sea Wall (we actually walked on top of the wall like many others and it was really fun). There were a lot of families around and it didn't feel unsafe. Finding vegan food was difficult here. Everything was BBQ and alcohol. We finally found a place that sold veggie hotdogs but it turned out the be the bun with condiments and veggies and no sausage at all lol.

Day 3

- We felt like we had seen and walked enough around GT and decided to look for a place to swim and relax by the pool. We found a hotel nearby (Windjammer hotel) where we could purchase pool passes for $ 15 (3000 GYD) p.p., which included the use of a towel. We got 2 doubles at a stand nearby for $ 5 ( GYD 1000) and some fries at a Chinese place for $ 5 (GYD 1000)

- We went to dinner at Aagman Indian Restaurant. The food was really very good and the ambiance was lovely. They also had a good selection of tasty cocktails. Our bill came to $ 75 (GYD 16000) for 2 people.

Day 4

- Took a cab to OGL airport for $ 6 (GYD 1200) and went home.

Conclusion: We had a few good days in Georgetown. We basically walked everywhere and took minimal cabs. The city isn't very walkable but since we're used to Suriname, it was doable for us. Many roads won't have pavements and cars don't automatically stop at crosswalks, so you always have to be aware. People definitely gave us strange looks and we really stuck out as tourist. 3 days was definitely enough for us. The parks were lovely but there wasn't much to do for tourists in GT itself. We never felt unsafe and I didn't notice any of the horror stories that basically state that GT is the unsafest place ever where you'll get robbed in daylight.

We did find it (as everyone told us) very expensive as tourists. The tours were really pricey and we decided not to do Kaieteur falls because it would cost us $ 600 for basically a 2 hour activity. The hotels and even AirBnB's are very pricey compared to other South-American countries. The only good service we got was at the Indian restaurant. Most other places people seemed annoyed with having to provide service.

I thought the food was going to be great for us as vegans, like it had been in other places with a large Indo-Caribbean population. It unfortunately was not. There were minimal vegan options outside of the puri places. Most places we found online were closed.

I would like to visit again in a few years, once there has been a bit more development for tourists.

Tips:

- Make sure you at least have some USD's in cash upon arrival. It's very hard to take out money at an ATM and many places won't accept credit cards. Also many tours need to be paid in cash. Sometimes you even have to go to an office beforehand to pay for the activity.

- Make sure to purchase a sim card or activate a roaming plan. Free wifi was very hard for us to come by in GT.

Cost summary for 3 days in Georgetown, Guyana for 2 people:

Accommodation: $ 240

Flights: $ 800

Transportation: $ 60

Food: $ 200

Entertainment: $ 280

Total: $ 1580

Is there any Guyanese brother who is comfortable sharing their Coursera account for learning some courses?

I want to enroll in deeplearning.ai courses but they are very expensive, they are available for free in GOAL program for Guyanese citizens.

Thank you.

I am in the process of writing a book inspired by indo caribbean folklore, particularly of that of the saapin. does anyone have any stories theyve heard passed down or shared amongst communities or about these folktales and how they were shared and the perspectives on creatures like the saapin? there's very little info online and i dont have access to people in person to discuss this with. thanks so much in advance!

anyone been to the Blue Lakes in Linden? worth going? I'm visiting in Dec and looking for a day trip within a few hours drive from GT

Forgive me for my ignorance but I’ve never been to the Caribbean however Guyana has always fascinated me and I love camping in nature. After doing a quick google search it’s recommended I do not go however, should I just stop being a coward and just slide in?

I love the country and its people… can you please help me find a way to integrate and make solid relationships?

Hello. I know all the options, but I'm curious which ones are considered the best sources of news, especially with regard to low-bias for one party.

My mother has a land 100x50 land in providence shes currently looking for someone to rent or lease it to but she doesnt know where she can find people looking to lease or rent it

I would love to make new friends 😘 Be around 40 years old.

I'm an Indian person who's fed up living in his hometown and want to move,i have nothing holding me back interms of family or friends so i want to try living abroad Nd opening my own business. I thought Guyana will be welcoming because there are mostly indian origin people, booming economy and i wouldn't feel out of place much.

As a Caricom citizen I've always been interested in expanding my knowledge of other Caribbean islands one of them is Guyana . I am intringued by the culture of all the ethnic groups, especially food :D. Big Foodie!!!. I'd also love to learn a bit about the history and religions. What are some of the Best places for entertainment? Id love to get in some natural experiences like visiting a tribe or canoeing would be awesome. I must definitely try a Tacoma worm As a local what would you recommend without me having to break the bank ?

I’m going to Guyana in 2 months and my family decided that my suitcase is a box. To be honest, I don’t mind caring the stuff they’re asking because it’s candy, clothes,sunglasses etc. but it’s a lot of the candy and chocolate they are pretty much gifts for everyone. Will I get questioned at the airport for the amount of this stuff I am carrying like this in checked baggage. I don’t really travel so I don’t know if this is a dumb question.

What are the chances of been granted a firearm license