Beterverwagting in Demerara-Mahaica Region
Destination Guide Guyana

University of Guyana

The University of Guyana, in Georgetown, Guyana, is a public university established in 1963 by the Guyanese government.

Located at 6.81225, -58.1171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Guyana School of Agriculture

The Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) is a post-secondary college of agricultural education in Guyana, established in 1963. It offers two-year diploma and certificate courses.

Located at 6.79027, -58.0594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cyril Potter College of Education

The Cyril Potter College of Education is a teacher training college in Guyana. The main institute is located at Turkeyen, and there are branches located in New Amsterdam, Rose Hall, Linden, Vreed-en-Hoop and Anna Regina. Teachers have to travel from rural areas to attend classes. It is descended from the Teachers’ Training Centre (TTC), Guyana's first teacher training college, established in 1928.

Located at 6.81748, -58.1146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Colleges in Guyana, Educational institutions established in 1928

Ogle Airport

Ogle Airport is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Guyana, 6 miles east of the capital, Georgetown. In 2003 the airport was a local hub shuttling some 50,000 passengers and 1,800 tons of cargo annually. Construction began that year to expand the facility to an international airport with upgraded facilities for immigration, customs, air traffic control, health and fire service.

Located at 6.80556, -58.1056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airports in Guyana

Beterverwagting

Beterverwagting, also known as B. V, is a village located in South America Guyana; on the East Coast of the Demerara River. Located roughly 10 miles from the capital, Georgetown, its an important feeder village for the sugar estate located in La Bonne Intention, a village adjacent to it. The name Beterverwagting comes from the Dutch words "Beter verwachting" which literally means "better expectation". It was the birthplace of British actor and singer Cy Grant.

Located at 6.8, -58.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica

The International University-Guyana

The International University-Guyana is a degree granting institution and external center for a number of overseas higher learning institutions, based in Georgetown, Guyana. In 1994, Dr. Godfrey Sears, a dual doctoral degree holder in psychology and business management obtained permission from the government of Guyana to establish The International Institute of Professional Management and Engineering (IIPME).

Located at 6.8146, -58.1173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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International universities, Universities in Guyana

Pattensen, Turkeyen (Sophia)

The area developed during 1986, when land previously used for the cultivation of rice and rearing of fish began to be occupied. The area was called “farmers field” since it was used mainly for farming. However, a few short years later almost 400 persons had moved into the area. It was all swamp and mud when persons decided to use the area for housing.

Located at 6.8146, -58.1173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Georgetown, Guyana

Plaisance, Guyana

Plaisance is a village in Guyana between Better Hope and Goedverwagting. It was purchased by freed slaves from cattle farmer A J Watershodt for $39,000 after the abolition of slavery in 1838. It was officially declared a village in 1892. Famous people associated with the village include musician brothers Eddy Grant and Rudy Grant, who were born there.

Located at 6.8, -58.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Guyana