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ISSUE # 04 “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY GUYANA” AUGUST, 2013

DIRECTORY OF HOSPITALITY ENTITIES IN GUYANA

THE NEW THRIVING CHINESE RESTAURANT

TABLE OF CONTENT Hotels

pg 1-2

Eco-Resorts

pg 2

Restaurants/Bars/Night Clubs

pg 3

Taxi/Car Rental

pg 4

Beauty Salons

pg 5

Airline

pg 5

Travel Agencies

pg5

Tour Operators

pg 5

Airports, Ferries and Bridges

pg 5

Shopping

pg 6

Sports Organizations

pg 9

Events

pg 9

TV/Radio

pg 9

HOTELS GEORGETOWN/ECD Arlington Apartments Atlantic Inn Brandsville Brittany's Hotel Cara Lodge Cara Suites Comfort Suites Apts Duke Lodge Grand Coastal Hotel Hotel Glow Hotel Tower (See ad on page 1) K & VC International Kanaku Suites Le Grande Hotel Penthouse Leisure Inn Apts Ocean Spray International Ocean View International Palace De Leon Pegasus Hotel Regency Suites Hotel Roraima Residence Inn Signature Inn Sleepin International Hotel Sleepin Lodge

225 2304 226 4001 227 1801 226 8990 227 3765 222 5429 226 4374 225 2853 225 4785 225 9646 226 2145 227 3446 231 8069

Sunset View Hotel

223 6416

Mon -Fri Buffet Breakfast 7-10 am Mon -Sat Buffet Lunch 12 – 3 pm

Three floors of affordable luxury dining, with private rooms, in the heart of Georgetown

32 Main Street, Georgetown.

Tel # 225-0038 (VIP Section) 225-1730 (First Floor)

225 8981 225 5826 231 7000 227 0766 225 5301 226 1612 225 4816 227 2212 220 1091 227 8089 227 2011

BERBICE Church View Hotel

333 2880

Deluxe Guest House

333 3004

First Impression La Grille Hotel

Dim Sum every Sunday 9:30 am to noon

335-4051

Little Rock Suites

333 2727

Malinmar Hotel

335 3409

Oasis (Rita's) Guest House

335 3605

Paraton Inn

335 3025

Parkway Hotel

333 3928

Riverton Suites

335 3039

EAST BANK DEMERARA M's Ville Apartments 233 2409 Prairie International 261 5032 Princess Hotel 265 6416

WELCOME TO GUYANA

MV Kanawan at Parika Stelling-Destination Supenaam in only 1 ½ hours and great comfort. Enjoy the magnificent view of the mighty Essequibo River and several of its Islands

HOTEL TOWER ACCOMMODATION BLUE LAGOON EDGE LOUNGE FLAME RESTAURANT GYM SALON SWIMMING POOL

74 Main Street, Georgetown.

Tel: 227-2011 / 227-0454-6 www.hoteltowergy.com

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THIS IS A FREE SERVICE PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU SHOULD BE HERE 233-2151 or 600-7306 HOTELS/RESORTS

From the Desk of the Publisher

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Sase Shewnarain CEO-Aracari Resort

acation Guyana was present in a big way at the recently concluded Building Expo.

There, we distributed copies among the many thousands who were there, it was very well received. We are being told by the local Guyanese that they Sase Shewnarain find the publication very useful, CEO Aracari Resort especially when they travel within Guyana. The listing of hospitality entities by region is particularly very helpful.

Businesses in Berbice, Essequibo and Bartica are also very happy that we are showcasing them. Our traditional photos are also going over very well with the Diaspora; makes them feel nostalgic and, not

surprisingly, want to come and see the real thing.

Our website is now fully developed and has been implemented. Please visit us at www.vacationguyana.gy.

In addition there is a very active Facebook Page, where you can also share your photos and stories as well as enjoy our updated on tourism entities and events.

We are also getting excellent feedback about our advertising rates. At $2,000 per column inch, we are very affordable. Once you advertise over 12 column inches, you get a free advertisement on our website. To just be on our website will cost $5,000 per month.

WEST BANK/COAST DEMERARA Aracari Resort Hotel 264 2946-8 Double Day Hotel 260 2436 Toucan Inn 275 7001 BARTICA 7th Avenue Hotel D'Factor Interior Guest House Modern Hotel Platinum Inn Prestigious Inn Relax Inn Hotel Zen's Plaza Hotel LINDEN/LETHEM Ori Guest House Savannah Inn Takatu Hotel Watooka Guest House ESSEQUIBO COAST

455 2544 455 2301 455 3041 455 3123 455 2499 455 2441 772 2124 772 2204 772 2034 444 2162

Adventure Guest House

774 4272

A Home Away From Home

668 6931

Arabian Atlantic Hotel

771 4365

Arabian Hotel

771 4289

Chic Paris Hotel

771 1487

Hotel Purpleheart

771 5210

Lord's Hotel

774 4280

Magpie Guest House

774 4323

Night Rider Hotel

629 1495

Urbayne Oasis

667 4729

WD's Hotel & Mall

771 1630

Xenon Hotel

771 4989

ECO-RESORTS Adel’s Resort - Pomeroon River Arrowpoint Nature Resort

225 9648

Baganara Island Resort

225 4483

Hurakabra River Resort

225 3557

Iwokrama Eco Lodge

225 1504

Jubilee Resort

691 7313

Lake Mainstay Resort

226 2975

Marudi Creek Resort

624 6011

Pandama Retreat & Winery

654 1865

Rock View Lodge _Annai Shiba Kaleko Resort

618 4499

Splashmin's Fun Park & Resort

223 7301

Surama Lodge

227 7698

Timberhead Rainforest

233 5023

ABOUT GUYANA Area: 215 SQ KM (83,000 Sq Miles) Population: Approx 775,000 Language: English Location: North Eastern shoulder of South America with Suriname (East), Brazil (South), Venezuela (West) Atlantic Ocean (North) Easy access to the Caribbean Currency: Guyana Dollar (Approx 200 =1 USD)

Contact Bravo Arts Tel: 651-9120 Email: bravo.arts@yahoo.com Web: bravoartsgy.com 128 Carmichael Street, Georgetown

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ECCLES Cabs Affordable Reliable, Comfortable.

A Service With You In Mind

219 Yubani Avenue, Eccles E.B.D 233-3200 / 233-3201 658-1661 Airport School Funeral Weddings Etc.

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RESTAURANTS, BARS & NIGHTCLUBS GEORGETOWN Airport Grill & Bar 222 5339 Angel's Seafood Restaurant & Bar 226 4001 Antonio's Grille 226 7933 Audrey's Snackette 226 4512 Brasil Churrascaria & Pizzaria 225 6037 Buddy's Mei Tung Restaurant 231 4100 Church's Chicken 225 7546 Duke Restaurant 227 2212 Dutch Bottle Cafe 231 6561 El Club Latino 227 4600 German's Restaurant 227 0079 Golden Coast Chinese Rest. 225 7834 Gravity Lounge Restaurant 227 3124 Great Plants Restaurant 222 7894 Green House Restaurant & Bar 222 6510 G Spot Lounge 227 5857 Hack's Halaal Food 226 1844 Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge 231 5866 Hilton Restaurant 226 5818 Hot & Spicy 225 6255 Howard's Restaurant 233 2386 Jerries All Night Long 225 2988 Jerries Runway 222 8090 Johnny's Fish & Pool Bar 680 6348 JR Burgers 226 5225 Kamboat Restaurant 225 8323 KFC 233 3101, 227 3101 226 8400 Maggies Snackette 222 6224 Maharaja Palace Restaurant 225 3986 Mario's Pizza 231 2639 Mojo's 226 7777 New Thriving Restaurant 225 0868 Nice Brazillian Restaurant 223 5626 OMG 227 8839 Palm Court Restaurant & Bar 231 8145 Pizza Hut 226 6888 Popeye's Chicken & Seafood 223 6226 Red Cherry 656 1574 Royal Castle 227 0101 Salt and Pepper 226 2518 Shanta's Puri Shop 226 4365 Starbuds Restaurant 223 7927 The Edge 227 2011 The Grill 223 5382 The Loft 225 1134 EAST BANK DEMERARA Bollywood Nite Club Lambada Sports Bar Stadium View 233 6689

Captain Gerry Gouveia on top of Mount Roraima

Restaurant & Bar

COMFORTABLE AIR CONDITIONED ROOMS AT VERY AFFORDABLE RATES

WEST BANK/COAST DEMERARA Aracari Resort Poolside Rest. & Bar

264 2956-8

Billy’s Bar Classic Beer Garden Caribbean Temptation

276 1408

City Island

260 4550

10 Main & Church Streets, New Amsterdam, Berbice Tel # 333-4050 / 333-2727 / 333-2737

Nancy’s Bar BERBICE Belvedere Inn

322 3406

Blue Martini

339 2680

Caribbean Cuisine

332 0096

Futureline

698 6798

La Caribe Diner

333 5540

ESSEQUIBO COAST Basdeo Manman Complex

627 4566

Celebs Sports Bar & Hangout 771 4256 Shaida's Place Guiness Bar

771 4278

S Lall Liquor Store & Rest.

771 4276

Wongie's Restaurant & Bar

771 4636

BARTICA Vashie's Night Club & Bar

615 2039

Morocco Café

661 5505

Church’s Chicken Mario’s Pizza

Find anything in Guyana using www.oi.gy. Its free, convenient, easy to use and can be accessed from any internet enabled cell phone or other devices.

Also available is the Demerara and Berbice bridge schedule, airport flight schedule, news headlines, upcoming events and classified ads

Get listed today!!!

Renaissance Marketing Agency renaissancemarketing@hotmail.com 233-2152 / 600-7306 / 698-1673

VACATION GUYANA ISSUE # 04 “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY GUYANA” AUG , 2013 PAGE 4 TAXI SERVICE & AUTO RENTAL GEORGETOWN Alyea's Car Rental

231 7284

Ambassador Taxi Service 227 3200 BC Solutions 4 X 4 Rental 231 3116

Cell Drive Classic Cabs Crown Cabs D & R Auto Rental De Raja Taxi Service Diplomatic Taxi Service

226 5244 227 4545 231 3535 223 5247 231 2100 231 5999 Dolly's Auto Rental & Taxi 225 7126 Eccles Taxi Cabs 233 3200 Eze Runnings Taxi & Auto Rental 225 6926 Flambouyant Taxi & Rental 233 2322 Gem's Taxi Service 225 5075 Indian Chief Taxi Service 225 2738 Official Cabs 227 5566 Progressive Auto Rental 643 5122 R & T Taxi Service 227 0183 Silverline Cabs 226 3185 Sonic Auto Rentals 226 7723 United Taxi Service 227 6567 Unity Cabs 225 4112 X-Clusive Cabs 225 1447 BERBICE Pawan Taxi Service 338 4446 Raj Car Rental 338 4833

Emancipation A

ugust 01 has found itself as one of the most important dates in the history of Guyana, brought about by the infamous and inhumane practices of slavery. It is on this day in 1834 that slavery was abolished by the British Legislature after more than two hundred years of extreme captive labour. It has become known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.

Although August 01 is celebrated as a day of reflections and great significance, there are observances throughout the month with cultural expositions, exhibitions and lectures

WEST COAST/BANK DEMERARA Double Day Taxi Service 260 2436 Mid-West Taxi Service 277 3880 Playboy Taxi service 254 1277 Top Notch Taxi Service 254 1324 West Site Taxi Service 254 0699

BEAUTY SALONS GEORGETOWN American Exchange Angella's Beauty Salon Ann's Beauty Salon Asha's Beauty World Basic Beauty Salon & Spa Doreen's Beauty Salon

225 0115 225 7648

Double CC Salon

226 3323

226 6938 226 4774 223 8452 220 9348

Joan Constellation Salon 226 7268

La Belaza Majic Fingers Beauty Salon Milady's House of Beauty Modern Hair Fashions

225 8855 225 6292

225 7657 226 1920 Modfin Full Service Salon 225 6026 Nalini Hair Salon 226 6705 Nicola's Beauty Salon 225 7587 Noreen's Beauty Salon 226 3134 Styles of Distinction 223 5252 Ultra Beauty Salon 225 5154 Vijay's Hair Salon 226 0205 WEST COAST/BANK DEMERARA Aracari Resort Salon & Spa 264 3310 Beauty Secret Salon 600-3927 Natasha's Salon 276 0400 Shelly's Beauty Salon 264 3141 BERBICE Myrna’s Beauty Salon

672 0044

BARTICA Jay Ladies

455 0266

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Monument of Damon at Anna Regina Square on the Essequibo Coast. One of many slaves who displayed great courage and leadership in the quest for freedom. Others who sacrificed their lives for this cause include Cuffy and Quamina. and symposiums. The highpoint however is the day itself with huge celebrations mainly at the National Park, representing a people, despite a great historical injustice, displaying great pride in the sacrifices of their ancestors and heritage.

The event in 1834 has shepherded this country, to a large extent, a radical change in the colonial way of life with the establishment of villages, the struggle for a Trade Union Movement, opportunities in the Public Service and the opening up of the hinterland through the early pork knockers.

Freedom Day also kicked off another important chapter in Guyana's history; Indentured labour which attracted Portuguese, Chinese and East Indians.

VACATION GUYANA ISSUE # 04 “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY GUYANA” AUG, 2013 PAGE 5 AIRLINES , TRAVEL AGENTS &TOUR OPERATORS AIRLINES Air Guyana Inc

222 5556/7

Air Services Limited

222 1234

Caribbean Airlines

226 1260

Jag's Aviation

222 2460

LIAT

225 4375

META Airlines

225 9645

Roraima Airways

225 9648

Suriname Airways

225 9645

Trans Guyana Airways

222 2525

Wings Aviation Ltd

222 5556/7

TRAVEL AGENCIES Frandec Travel Service

226 3076

Muneshwer's Travel Service

227 6992

Survival Travel Agency

225 1658

Travel Span GT Inc

227 1701

Wilderness Explorers

227 7698

Worldwide Travel Services

226 4099

TOUR OPERATORS Amazon Adventures

231 7141

Christine's Executive Tour Service

225 2566

Evergreen Adventures

225 4483

Nature Tours

233 2458

Old Fort Tours

225 1037

Suriname Overland Tours

229 6421

Wonderland Tours

225 3122

AIRPORTS Cheddi Jagan International Airport - CEO

261 2244

- Airport Duty Officer

261 2281

- Operations Manager

261 2300

Ogle Airport Inc

222 4132

ORINDUIK FALLS

FERRIES Georgetown Ferry Stelling

225 6471

Parika Ferry Stelling

260 4498

Adventure Ferry Stelling

774 4272

Moleson Creek Ferry Crossing 339 2744

Canawaima Ferry Service between Guyana andSuriname operates twice daily from Moleson Creek -09:00h (check-in 06:30h) & -13:00h (check-in 10:30h) BRIDGES Demerara Harbour Bridge

233 7007

Berbice Bridge

327 5676

(Both bridges close to vehicular traffic for approx 1 ½ hours each day)

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233-2151 or 600-7306

TEL # 225-3122 /225-9795 EMAIL: gtalisha@yahoo.com 85 QUAMINA & CARMICHAEL ST. GEORGETOWN, GUYANA.

Many say once you have visited the Mighty Kaieteur Falls, you must see the Orinduik Falls.

The Orinduik Falls is on the Ireng River located in the Pakaraima Mountain area in the deep South of Guyana.

This Falls is over a series of steps and terraces of jasper with a backdrop of green rolling hills.

It is perfect for swimming, experiencing the splendor of a natural wonder.

Orinduik is accessible mainly by air (Approx 1 ½ hour) and is very close to the Brazilian border. Trips can be arranged by several tour operators

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August is Jamzone Summer Break

SHOPPING GEORGETOWN Amanda's Bridal Bharrat's Jewellry Bonnie & Clyde De Abreau's Creations Décor & Gift Gallery Distribution Services Limited Empire Shopping Plaza Elegance Jewellry Gaskin & Jackson Jewellers Giftland Office Max Guyana Stores Humphrey & Company John Lewis Styles

223 5215 225 9245 225 7622 227 2307 225 9340 225 3429 227 0837 227 2307 223 6156 227 3854 226 6171 223 7957 231 7021

King's Jewellery World

225 8575

L Seepersaud Maraj & Sons 226 3469 Mohammed's Enterprise

227 7952

Payless Variety

227 6332

R Sookraj Jewellers

223 6156

Renaissance Gems

233 2151

Royal Jewal House

226 2708

Sanjay's Jewellery

225 4537

Scott's Jewellery

227 8913

Step 'N' Brands

604 6449

Steve's Jewellery

223 9641

The New Margarita's Gift Shop 225 9787 Thugs & Divas Collection

223 5215

WEST COAST/BANK DEMERARA Payless Variety 264 2731 Smart Choice Boutique 629 6310 Vedo's Variety 264 3365 BERBICE Church View Gift Shop

333 3927

BARTICA Sharon’s Fashion

455 3234

ESSEQUIBO COAST Basdeo Manman & Co Complex

627 4566

WD's Mall

692 9524

INTERESTINGLY, THIS COCONUT TREE, GREW IN THE SHAPE OF SNAKE OPPOSITE THE SHIVA MANDIR, IN THE VILLAGE OF LETTER KENNY, CORENTYNE, BERBICE.

SADLY, THIS IS ALL THAT REMAINS OF THE TREE, IT HAD TO BE CUT DOWN BY GPL BECAUSE IT INTERFERED WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRES.

In its thirteenth consecutive year of great entertainment, Guyana will once again experience the fanciest of Jazz Festival to the biggest International Concerts to the most attractive Sporting Events as Hits and Jam Entertainment brings on Jamzone Summer Break 2013.

This yea the excitement will be intensified over ten days, August 16 to 25 .

Apart from the Annual Jazz Night and Fashion Shows, there will be a Kids Zone, Miss jamzone International Pageant,the Regional Night Concert and the International Concert.

Also scheduled for the first time is a Ski Show, a Bikers' Fest Event, and a Food/Local Night.

Headlining the International Concert is R & B legend R Kelly while the Regional Night will feature Soca, Dancehall, Reggae and Chutney.

Those billed to entertain here include Konshens, Machel Montano, Busy Signal,

Karma and 3 Veni Bands and Burning Flames.

Hits & Jams Entertainment was launched in 1999 with the small team of Rawle Fergusson, Kerwyn Bollers and Dwight Fergusson. It has since

become Guyana's most established

entertainment entity.

More than a decade later, Jamzone Summer Break has moved from a one day beach event to a more than a week-long string of events.

Over the years, the event has been graced with numerous international artistes such as NeYo, Rick Ross, Movado, Sean Paul, Movado, and Shaggy.

The group was also instrumental in bringing to Guyana many others including Akon, Cece Williams, Donny McClurkin and Mario.

VACATION GUYANA ISSUE # 04 “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY GUYANA” AUG, 2013 PAGE 7 NAMILCO Welcomes you to Beautiful Guyana.

While you are here, try our range of mill fresh, locally made products

RECIPE

More Than Just Flour

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CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTERS INC.

VACATION GUYANA ISSUE # 04 “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY GUYANA” AUG, 2013 PAGE 9 SPORTS ORGANISATIONS Guyana Boxing Board

226 9094

Guyana Cricket Board

227 7130

Guyana Football Association 227 8758 Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club

231 5457

Guyana Olympic Assoc

223 5322

Guyana Volleyball Federation 225 0620 Lusignan Golf Club

220 5660

National Sports Commission 226 8512

EVENTS Aug 01 Emancipation Day Celebrations, Nat Park Aug 01 Horse Racing, Kennard Memorial Aug 13 Lake Mainstay Regatta, Essequibo Aug 15-16 Madhia Expo Aug 16-25 Jamzone Summer Break Master Cup 20/20 Cricket, Chutney Night Super Concert, Masters Cup Cricket Finals, Night of Jazz, Fashion & Food, Kids Zone, Miss Jamzone Intl, Regional Night Super Concert, Intl Night Super Concert, Beach Jam

Aug 17

Wakenaam Nite

Aug 18

Horse Racing, Rising Sun, WCB

Aug 25

Horse Racing, Port Mourant

Aug 31

Pork Knockers Day, Bartica

Sept 1-31 Amerindian Heritage Month Celebrated Nationwide For more information on activities and events contact Ministry of Amerindian Affairs 225-8416 or 227-5067

Sept 22

Horse Racing, Corentyne

Sept 28 Queen of Essequibo Pagent Lake Mainstay Resort Sept 29 Horse Racing, Bush Lot, WCB

TELEVISION/RADIO GEORGETOWN BTV 2 CNS 6 FLIX TV 102 GLC 80 HBTV 9 HJTV 72 MTV 14/65 NCN 11 NTN 18/69 RBS 13 TVG 28 WRHM 7 BERBICE DTV 8 LRTV 10 NCN 15 LINDEN NCN 8 NCN13 ESSEQUIBO NCN 25 RCA 8 BARTICA TTS 5 RADIO FRESH FM 100.1 HJ RADIO 94.1 NTN RADIO 89.1 REAL FM 93.1 RGI 89.5 98.1 HOT FM VOG 560 AM

CEI TRAVEL AGENCY

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There is an increasing number of visitors to our beautiful country Guyana, whether they are Guyanese coming home for the holidays, tourists, business or professional people who would combine some aspect of tourism on their visit. While various annual publications are available there are very little information to guide these visitors on what Guyana has to offer that is current. VACATION GUYANA promises to be the first of it kind with a commitment to sustainability. Come on board with us and advertise your business and services that will be beneficial for you, the tourism industry and Guyana For Information On Advertising Call Renaissance Marketing Agency 233-2151 / 600-7306 / 600-3483 / 623-7306 or email: renaissancemarketing@hotmail.com

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Wellington Street ( Bt. Robb St. & North Rd) 28 Stelling Road, Vreed-en-Hoop Tel # 264-2731 / 227-6332