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FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN GUYANA

Guyana Info — Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:02 am

Author: Guyana Info

Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:02 am

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN GUYANA

BAHAMAS
High Commission of Bahamas
"Tabuka Lodge",
254 South Road and New Garden Street,
Georgetown
Phone: (+592) 2256739, 2261606, 2261609
Fax: (+592) 2235241, 2259192, 2268426

BRAZIL
308, Church Street,
Queenstown,
Georgetown
Phone: (+592) 2257970-3
Email: bragetown@solutions2000.net

CANADA
Canadian High Commission
Young & High Streets,
Georgetown
Phone: 592-227-2081
Fax: 592-225-8380
Email: grgtn@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Website: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/guyana/

COLOMBIA
Embassy of Colombia
306 Church & Peter Rose Streets,
Queenstown,
Georgetown
Phone: 592 271410
Fax: 592 258198

CUBA
Embassy of Cuba
46 High Street,
Georgetown
Phone: (+592) 2251881, 2251883, 2254763
Fax: (+592) 2261824
Email: emguyana@networksgy.com

FINLAND
Finnish Consulate
62 Hadfield & Cross Street,
Georgetown
Phone: +592 226 4978, 2258914
Fax: +592 225 7996
Email: rfields@guyana.net.gy

INDIA
High Commission of India
10, Avenue of the Republic,
Bank of Baroda Building,
Georgetown
Phone: + 592-2-63996,
Fax: + 592-2-57012
Email: ourindia@solutions2000.net

IRELAND
Consulate of Ireland
10 Bel Air Springs,
Gerorgetown
Phone: (+592) 2269339
Fax: (+592) 2269339
Email: deensh@guyana.net.gy

ITALY
Consulate of Italy
61 Hadfield & Cross Street,
Georgetown
Phone: (+592) 2264978
Fax: (+592) 2257996

JAMAICA
Jamaican Consulate
c/o Jamaica Citizens Bank,
201 Camp Street,
Georgetown
Phone: (+592) 261705, 261706
Fax: (+592) 261719

NETHERLANDS
Royal Consulate of the Netherlands
61-62 Avenue of the Republic & Robb,
"Demamara Life" Annexe,
Georgetown
Phone: +592 227 4085
Fax: +592 225 8995

NORWAY
Royal Norwegian Consulate
214 Bamboo Drive,
Meadow Brook Gardens,
Georgetown
Phone: (+592) 2267531
Fax: (+592) 2267531
Email: larulu@gol.net.gy

RUSSIA
Russian Embassy
3 Public Road,
Kitty,
Georgetown
Phone: (+592) 225 2179, 225 9773
Fax: (+592) 227 2975
Email: reing@networksgy.com

SWEDEN
Honorary Royal Consulate of Sweden
Thirst Park,
Georgetown,
Phone: +592 225 4107
Fax: +592 226 6523, 225 0919
Email: georgetownsweden@banksdih.com

SURINAME
Embassy of Suriname
304 Church Street,
Queenstown,
Georgetown
Phone: +592 226 7844
Fax: +592 225 3467

UNITED KINGDOM
British High Commission
44 Main Street,
Georgetown
Phone: (+592) 226 5881~4
Fax: (+592) 223 7321, 225 0671
Email: bhcguyana@solutions2000.net

UNITED STATES
U.S. Embassy
100 Young and Duke Streets,
Kingston,
Georgetown
Phone: 592-225-4900 thru 9
Fax: 592-225-8497
Website: http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/

VENEZUELA
Embassy of Venezuela
296 Lot Thomas Street,
South Cumingsburg,
Georgetown
Phone: +592 226 6749, 226 1543, 227 2162
Fax: +592 225 3241
Email : embveguy@gol.net.gy, ivccguyana@gol.net.gy

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN GUYANA / GUYANA HOTEL GUIDE (GEORGETOWN)

Guyana Info — Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:41 am

Author: Guyana Info

Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:41 am

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN GUYANA (GEORGETOWN)

Blue Wave Apartments
8 -9 North Road ,
Bourda,
Georgetown
Tel : 592-226-1417-8, 227-8897
Fax : 592-226-2742
E-mail : bluewave@networksgy.com
Website: http://www.bluewave-gy.com

Brandsville Apartments
89-90 Pike Street,
Campbellville,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-227-0989/226-1133/231-7000
Fax: 592-231-7001
Email: brandsville@gol.net.gy
Website: www.brandsvilleapartments.com

Cara Lodge
294 Quamina Street ,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-225-5301
Fax: 592-225-5310
Email: caralodge@carahotels.com
Website: www.carahotels.com

Cara Suites
176 Middle Street,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-226-1612
Fax: 592-226-1541
Email: carasuites@carahotels.com
Website: www.carahotels.com

Grand Coastal Inn
1&2 LeRessouvenir,
East Coast Demerara,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-220-1091
Fax: 592-220-1498
Website: http://www.grandcoastal.com/cricket.html

Grand Coastal Lodge
144 W1/2 Regent St,
Bourda,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-231-7674
Fax: 592-231-7047
Email: reservations@grandcoastal.com
Website: www.grandcoastal.com

Hotel Ariantze Side Walk Café & Jazz Club
176 Middle Street,
Cummingsburg,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-225-4595
Fax: 592-227-0210
Email: reservations@ariantzesidewalk.com
Website: www.ariantzesidewalk.com

Hotel Tower
74-75 Main Street ,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-227-2011
Fax: 592-226-5363
Email: hoteltower@solutions2000.net
Website: www.hoteltowerguyana.com

Le Meridien Pegasus
Seawall Road,
Kingston,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-225-2853-9
Fax: 592-225-3703
Email: inquiries@lemeridien-pegasus.com
Website: www.lemeridien-pegasus.com

Prairie International Hotel
11 South Half Coverden,
East Bank Demerara,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-261-2260
Fax: 592-261-2259
Email: prairie.hotel@networksgy.com

Raddison Suites
83 Laluni Street ,
Queenstown,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-226-2145
Fax: 592-226-2145
Email: info@guyanahotel.com
Website: www.guyanahotel.com

Roraima Residence Inn
R8 Eping avenue,
Bel air Park,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-225-9648, 592-225-9646
Email: ral@roraimaairways.com
Website: www.roraimaairways.com

Royal Regency Apartments
98 Hadfield Street ,
Werk-en-Rust,
Georgetown
Tel: 592-225-4785
Fax: 592-226-0531
Email: shivraj@mail.futurenetgy.com
Website: www.shivrajs.com

GETTING AROUND IN GUYANA / GUYANA TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

Guyana Info — Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:27 am

Author: Guyana Info

Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:27 am

GETTING AROUND IN GUYANA

AIR

The only reliable means of traveling into the interior is by air and it is readily available. Several local airlines depart from both Ogle Aerodrome (OGL) on the east coast of Demerara and from CBJ International Airport in Timehri. A number of different airlines and charter companies offer flights to most destinations; enquire locally for details.

SEA/ RIVER

Guyana has 1077km (607 miles) of navigable inland waterways, the most notable being the Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice rivers which are all navigable by oceangoing vessels. Government steamers communicate with the interior up the Essequibo and Berbice rivers, but services can be irregular owing to flooding. The Government also runs a coast-hopping service from Georgetown to several northern ports. Smaller craft operate where there is sufficient demand throughout the country.

RAIL

Mining concerns operate railways, but there are no scheduled passenger services.

ROAD

Traffic drives on the left. All-weather roads are concentrated in the eastern coastal strip, although there is now a road inland as far as the Brazilian border and a bridge linking to the two countries is nearing completion. The coastal road linking Georgetown, Rosignol, New Amsterdam and Crabwood Creek (Corentyne) is fairly good, but generally road conditions are poor. Because of Guyana’s many rivers, most journeys of more than a few miles outside the capital will involve ferries and the attendant delays. Avoid driving at night. Seatbelt must be worn at all times, this law is enforced and failure to abide could lead to a fine.

Bus

Georgetown’s Stabroek Market is the terminus for minibuses. These are regular but generally crowded. Buses run to all areas, departing whenever they are full. The first buses leave at around 0500, and services continue until about 2100. Within Georgetown, buses run all night. Services from Vreed-en-Hoop to Parika operate in conjunction with the passenger-ferry service across the Demerara to Georgetown; services from New Amsterdam to Crabwood Creek operate in conjunction with ferries across the Berbice River.

Taxi

At night, it is advisable to travel by taxi. Vehicles are plentiful. There is a standard fare for intercity travel; night fares are extra. For longer trips, fares should be agreed before departure. A 10 per cent tip is usual in taxis. Travelers are advised to only use taxis from reputable companies and not to hail one from the roadside.

Car Rental

Limited availability from local firms in Georgetown as well as Hertz.

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended. A one-month local driving permit can be obtained from the 'License and Revenue Office,' in Georgetown, after showing a valid foreign license.

GUYANA TOURISM GUIDE / TOURISM IN GUYANA

Guyana Info — Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:15 am

Author: Guyana Info

Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:15 am

GUYANA TOURISM GUIDE

Georgetown

The 19th-century wooden houses supported on stilts and charming green boulevards laid out along the lines of the old Dutch canals give the capital a unique character. Some of the more impressive wooden buildings dating from the colonial past include the city hall, St George’s Cathedral, the Law Courts and the State House. The Botanical Gardens, covering 120 acres (48.6 hectares), have a fine collection of palms, orchids and lotus lilies; nearby is the new Cultural Center, which contains what is probably the best theatre in the Caribbean. Also worth visiting are the Natural History Museum, which contains an up-to-date display of all aspects of Guyanese life and culture, and the Walter Roth Anthropological Museum.

Elsewhere

At the junction of the Essequibo and Mazaruni rivers, Bartica is the ‘take-off’ town for the gold and diamond fields, Kaieteur Falls and the rest of the interior. A visit to the Kaieteur Falls in the Kaieteur National Park is particularly recommended; situated on the Potaro River, it ranks with Iquazú, Niagara and Victoria in majesty and beauty. There are numerous beaches in Guyana; these include Almond Beach, Shell Beach, No 63 Beach and Saxacalli Beach. There are rainforests in Iwokrama with a Canopy Walkway and the Pakaraima mountains. Surama, set in savannah surrounded by forest-covered mountains, is home to the Amerindian community of the Macushi tribe, which welcomes tourists. Rupununi is the oasis in the desert with the Rockview Nature Resort and the ranches of North and South Rupunini, Karanambo and Dadanawa.

GUYANA TRAVEL INFORMATION / GUYANA TRAVEL GUIDE

Guyana Info — Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:11 am

Author: Guyana Info

Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:11 am

GUYANA TRAVEL INFORMATION

Full Name

Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Capital City

Georgetown

Area

215,000 sq km
83,012 sq miles

Population

698,000

Time Zone

GMT/UTC -4 ()

Languages

English (official)

Creolese is also spoken, as is Amerindian.

Hindi (other)

Urdu (other)

Religion

57% Christian, 33% Hindu, 9% Muslim

Currency

Guyanese Dollar (G$)

Electricity

120/240V 50/60HzHz

Electric Plug Details

British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

American-style plug with two perpendicular flat blades above a circular grounding pin

Japanese-style plug with two perpendicular flat blades

South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

Country Dialing Code

592