Upper Demerara-Berbice

Upper Demerara-Berbice, Region 10 of Guyana, is closely linked to one resource: bauxite. The region's significant deposits gave rise to a mining industry that shaped its towns, especially Linden on the Demerara River, a…

Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) is an administrative region of Guyana. It is spread over an area of 17,040 km2 (6,580 sq mi). As per the 2022 census, it had a population of 45,499 inhabitants. Located in the central …

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Upper Demerara-Berbice: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your s…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Upper Demerara-Berbice when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? S…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Upper Demerara-Berbice? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Trongsa District is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Trongsa District would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the secret!

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Trongsa District can you recomme…