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Stepping back into the Ashmins Building after two years was an emotional rollercoaster. My last interaction with this building was kicking in the very door you see in the picture and being frivolously charged for such. Yes, the door with the handles still missing onto this day.
Lethem is always changing and evolving. What it was ten years ago, it’s not today. Development of infrastructure, new buildings, new businesses, and even lifestyle and cultural changes all contribute to the constantly evolving landscape of this beautiful border town which is the gateway to the Rupununi Savannahs and also neighboring Brazil.
Contestant number 5, Miss Natoya Foo, who won the title of second runner up, delivered a stunning, breathtaking performance of a folksong and dance, entitled, “They Say Rupununi is Bush.”
In June 2022, we published an article about paranormal activities in Aishalton Secondary School in Region 9. Bizarre stories of paranormal activities have once again been reported in Region 9 schools. However, this time around, the phenomenon has been reported to be most pronounced in St. Ignatius Secondary School in Region 9, Guyana, South America. Parents of students attending the school are so worried that they are calling for the school to be closed pending investigations into what is attacking the students – especially those living in the dorms.
Team Guyana, South America extends heartfelt condolences to the relatives and friends of Thomas Carsten, a US tourist who died during a fishing expedition in the Rupununi. Thomas was 38 years old at the time of his death.
For the indigenous peoples of Guyana, cassava is a staple, and they use it in various ways. Using a matapee, the liquid is squeezed from the grated cassava. This is used to make cassareep – a preservative that is both nutritious, delicious, and keeps food edible over long periods of time. The solid byproduct is then processed into farine – a food product that is popular in Region 9 and neighboring Brazil. Farine, a high-energy food product, is often eaten with meat, rice, fish etc, and it carries a very long shelf life.
Take a short drive down the Hiowa to Nappi Trail with us and enjoy the beautiful scenery. This video was filmed by Mr. Franklin Greaves in August 2021.
The Takutu River Bridge, a remarkable showcase of quality engineering, connects Brazil to Guyana in Lethem, Region 9. Since its completion in the year 2009, the Takutu River Bridge has facilitated trade, tourism, and social activities between Guyana and Brazil.
Attabrau Falls is located in Paruima Village, Region 7, Guyana, South America. Paruima Village is one of the world’s most preserved indigenous settlements, home to the Arecuna tribe of Indigenous peoples.
The Kumu Falls is a refreshing waterfall about 15 miles from the town of Lethem in Region 9. Its moderate flow and shallow waters allow for a very interactive and refreshing experience. In this video, filmed around January, 2018, a Colombian and Brazilian tourist enjoy the magnificence of the Kumu Falls.
The Takutu Hotel is one of the oldest, yet most modernized, hotels in Lethem, Region 9. Its rich history dates back to the early 1960s when traders pushed commerce between Guyana and Brazil. Even with all the amenities of a 5-star hotel, the Takutu Hotel still reflects a rustic Rupununi setting.
Sakaika Falls is located on the Ekereku River in Region 7 of Guyana, South America. You’ll be amazed at the beauty and sheer power of this falls. And even more, you’ll be amazed at how close these two men are jumping about on the slippery rocks with high winds blowing around them. Many people have called them crazy. Are they crazy or adventurous, stupid or brave? Tell us in the comments.
You’ll be amazed at how close to the road the plane passes when it lands at the Lethem airstrip in Region 9! And this happens everyday, several times per day! This video was shot by Patrick Carpen sometime around the year 2019.
Tornadoes may have been happening in Guyana since time immorial, but this is the first time it was recorded due to the proliferation of mobile devices. On the 13th of October, 2021, the first tornado ever was recorded, literally, over Guyanese soil. Near the villages of Hiowa and Nappi in the Central Rupununi Savannahs, a relatively small tornado swept by – accompanied by lots of lightning and thunder. Luckily, someone pulled out their mobile device and started recording the phenomenon which they later posted to social media, specifically, Facebook.
Guyana recorded its first funnel cloud in the year 2019 over the skies of Georgetown, Region 4. To be exact, the funnel cloud was recorded in the afternoon of August 16, 2019. This is not to say that funnel clouds never happened over Guyana before, but this is possibly the first time it was recorded due to readily available mobile phone recording technology.
Enjoy this beautiful video showing the placid waters of the Mahaica River and its beautiful surroundings. A tour up the Mahaica river will expose you to the wonders and amazing biodiversity of the area. This beautiful video was filmed by British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, during one of her tours up Mahaica River.
President Irfaan Ali visited Tucville, a community located in South Georgetown. There, the President was warmly welcomed by residents in what was once an APNU/AFC stronghold. Further, the residents heaped praises in Ali for his performance in government so far, and thanked him for the landmark visit.
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The Central Advisory and Investigative Services (CAIS) Inc, based in Guyana, South America, was conceptualized in the year 2019 with the aim of offering top-level advisory and investigative services to companies and individuals in Guyana and around the world.
We went on a super trip this morning up the Mahaica River. In December, the UN Biodiversity Summit will happen in Montreal. Guyana has a load to show off… this amazing biodiversity is just one hour from our home in Georgetown.