I want to learn more about the history of Caribbean countries, what's the best place to learn this online about specific countries? The textbooks I've read offer broad information but not enough on individual islands that I am curious about.

Jamaica has JIS where we can learn the history of Jamaica (eg emancipation), the political structure, etc... do you guys have that?

https://jis.gov.jm

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I was born in the United States, and I am currently a U.S. citizen. Both of my parents are Guyanese citizens, and I am interested in obtaining Guyanese citizenship and, eventually, a Guyanese passport through them.

From what I understand, someone born outside Guyana may be eligible for Guyanese citizenship if at least one parent was born in Guyana or is a Guyanese citizen. My question is about the documentation requirement.

My father has Guyanese documents, but some of his certificates have errors or inconsistencies. My mother’s Guyanese documents are accurate and in good condition.

Do I need to provide documentation from both parents, or would my mother’s Guyanese birth certificate/passport/citizenship documents be enough to apply through her side?

Also, if anyone has gone through this process from the U.S., especially through the Guyanese consulate (United Nations), I’d appreciate knowing what documents were required and how long the process took.

Feel free to reach out via chat or comment if you guys have any legal questions. I'm not promising that I will be able to answer all of them, but I can certainly help clear up some misunderstandings and misinformation.

Yes, it's free.

Big wait times for mechanics i know. Anyone know a good shop or mechanic around these areas?

Hello!

My dad's birthday is coming up and I wanted to get him some sort of Guyanese inspired gift since that is where he is from. We live in Canada so unfortunately I can't get anything from Guyana per se, but I would love any ideas/suggestions if anyone has them! He's always talking about Guyana, regularly keeps up with current happenings in Starbroek news and brings up GT any chance he can get 😆 Any ideas on what I could gift him?

Thanks much!

There are several reasons why someone may be living on your property, and the legal steps you take will depend on the nature of that arrangement.

1. Living at Lot 100, Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice — WITH YOUR PERMISSION

Often, persons living abroad allow someone to stay on their property so that it can be looked after. It is usually an informal caretaker arrangement, without payment involved, and is meant to benefit both parties. Unfortunately, situations sometimes arise where the property is neglected and the “caretaker” is no longer taking care of the premises, leaving the owner with little choice but to ask them to leave.

While this may seem straightforward, it can become costly if not handled properly.

The first step is to contact a lawyer and have them send a lawyer’s letter — essentially a notice terminating the person’s licence or permission to occupy the property. It is important that this be done by a competent attorney, as there are specific legal requirements that should be included in the notice.

If the person refuses to leave, which is often the case since they consider the property their home, you will then need to return to your lawyer and have them file an application for possession of the property in court.

You should take along your identification card or another form of ID, together with a copy of your title, transport, or any document proving ownership of the property.

Legal fees will vary depending on the lawyer you choose.

Even after obtaining a court order for possession, some occupants still refuse to vacate. In those circumstances, you may need to file a further application requesting that a marshal carry out the eviction and remove the person and their belongings from the property.

2. Living at Lot 23, Ramphal Street, Williamsburg, Corentyne, Berbice — UNDER A LEASE AGREEMENT

This situation can be more complicated. The process depends on several factors, including:

• the amount of rent being paid;
• whether the lease has expired; and
• whether the lease contains provisions stating how much notice must be given before the tenant is required to leave.

Because every tenancy agreement is different, it is difficult to give one general answer. Proper legal advice should be obtained based on the specific terms of your lease and circumstances.

3. Squatting on Your Land

If someone is squatting on your land, you should send notice immediately. Delaying action against squatters can create serious legal issues and may affect your rights to the property if you remain inactive for too long.

It is important to remain vigilant and address these situations as early as possible.

Note:
The addresses used above are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to refer to any actual property or person.

If you’re living abroad and have property in Guyana, please don’t be afraid to contact a lawyer when issues come up with your land, house, tenants, caretakers, squatters, transport, probate, or family disputes over property.

A lot of people overseas hesitate because they think:

• “Lawyers are too expensive,”
• “I can figure it out online,” or
• “I’ll just ask AI.”

But property problems in Guyana can become very expensive when handled too late or based on bad advice.

One thing people need to understand is that AI does not actually know Guyanese law the way a practicing Guyanese attorney does. AI can sound confident while being completely wrong, especially when it comes to local legal procedures, land matters, transport issues, tenancy rules, adverse possession, probate, and court practice in Guyana.

Asking AI for Guyanese legal advice is sometimes like asking AI to translate Creolese perfectly — it may catch a few words, but it misses the culture, context, nuance, and how people actually speak and operate in real life. The result can sound convincing while still being inaccurate.

Guyana’s legal system has its own procedures, unwritten practical realities, and local court practices that AI simply cannot reliably account for. What works in the US, UK, or Canada may not apply here at all.

That doesn’t mean technology is useless. AI can help you organize thoughts, draft questions, or understand basic concepts. But when your property, inheritance, or rights are at stake, proper legal advice matters.

Too many overseas Guyanese wait until:

• someone refuses to leave their property,
• documents go missing,
• taxes pile up,
• relatives start fighting over land, or
• squatters become entrenched.

By then, fixing the problem becomes harder and more costly.

A short consultation with a competent lawyer early on can save you years of stress later.

Hi,

I’m not sure if you’ve already gone through the process, but to answer your questions, please see below.

If the property is transported, the process can take approximately 3–6 months from the date of filing. It is also possible to transfer the property without coming to Guyana. To do this, you will need to retain a lawyer practising in Guyana who can prepare a Power of Attorney for either the purchaser and/or vendor, or the donor and/or donee (if it is a Deed of Gift).

You should be careful when choosing the person to act as your agent under the Power of Attorney. Ensure that you speak with your lawyer so that you fully understand the implications of the document. You should also request that the Power of Attorney be limited specifically to the transfer of the property, clearly identifying who the property is being transferred from and to. This helps ensure that the agent cannot transfer the property to anyone else.

Transport Process

Step 1 – Gather Your Documents

You will need the following:

1. Two forms of identification for each party to the Power of Attorney.
   • The IDs must be valid.
   • Passports, driver’s licences, and national/state IDs are all acceptable, whether issued in Guyana or overseas.
   • Please make coloured copies.
   • Your lawyer will advise you on the next steps for notarising the Power of Attorney.
2. Original Transport document.
3. Valuation Report
   • This is important and necessary, as the lawyer will need it to determine the transfer costs.

Step 2 – Filing

Once the necessary documents are prepared, the agent appointed under the Power of Attorney, or the parties themselves, will sign the required paperwork for the property transfer.

The conveyance is then filed.

If any corrections or clarifications are required, the lawyer will contact you and prepare the additional documents needed for signature.

Step 3 – GRA and NDC Compliance

GRA Compliance
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) compliance process can take some time. In my practice, I typically file the conveyance while the client simultaneously obtains GRA compliance. This allows the compliance to be ready by the time the conveyance is advertised in the Official Gazette, which helps avoid unnecessary delays.

If you wait to obtain compliance before filing, the process may take longer, and there is also a risk that the compliance could expire before the transfer is completed, requiring renewal and causing further delays.

NDC Compliance
NDC compliance is generally straightforward. Rates and taxes must be paid up to the year in which the transfer is expected to be completed.

For example, if the conveyance is filed in December 2026, rates and taxes for 2026 should also be paid. Once payment is made, a letter is issued confirming that:

• rates and taxes are up to date;
• the name of the person being assessed; and
• whether there is a building on the property.

Step 4 – Passing of Transport

If all goes smoothly, the parties, or their agents, will attend the Deeds Registry to “pass” the transport, which simply means signing the transport documents.

If there is a mortgage involved, a representative from the bank will also attend to sign the mortgage deed, since both the transport and mortgage must be passed at the same time.

A Note on Fees

Each lawyer will have their own fee structure. However, it is important to note that most legal fees do not include:

• the cost of obtaining GRA and NDC compliances; or
• the cost of the valuation.

Certificate of Title Transfers

Transfers involving a Certificate of Title generally take less time. However, all of the above-mentioned documents, including the necessary compliances, must be obtained before the transfer is filed.

Once everything is in order, the new owner can usually receive title within 1–2 weeks of filing, and in some cases, even sooner.

Most people don't even realize Suriname is in South America, let alone how to get around the interior or what to eat in Paramaribo. I noticed the online info was either outdated or non-existent, so I built exploresuriname.com to change that.

Whether you're looking for jungle expeditions or just want to know how the bus system works, I’ve tried to cover it all. Happy to answer any specific questions about the country here too!

Headlines involving people of Guyanese descent in the past decade from Newark, NJ, to NY, seems to entail them being victims of public humiliation, deed theft, insinuating insurance fraud, torture, tournament and mutilation. Very violent stuff. Why so much violence and publicity for those of us in the diaspora from such a small country?

Anyone have any thoughts on what this looks like for the future of Guyana? I've come across a few comments stating opposing views encouraging Guyana to reconsider this level of expansion as it may eventually lead to increased animal cruelty to meet production targets, decreased quality of food as this may set the trend for faster, packaged food on citizen's plates, etc.

In my opinion, this is a great start, and what reason could there be to discourage the expansion of Guyana's dairy industry? Guyana has great potential to sustain this. Guyana spends millions in USD per year importing milk, believe it or not. Guyana is expanding - tourism and foreign investment are increasing, we live in a time of quick-and-fast, and if the supply isn't able to meet the increased demand then we will get left behind.

But, I guess, we will be able to say goodbye to the actual organic food we grew up with in about 10 years' time 😢

Hey hi! Name’s Deven. I am posting with the intent of hopefully having a few more Guyanese friends. I reside in Canada, but whether in Guyana or elsewhere I don’t mind. I am 35, but my behaviour and appearance will have you questioning whether I’m in my 20’s lol.

A bit about me: i have been in my “lock in and level up” phase for 2026 lately — workout routines, a better diet, and even getting back into some anime/gaming to unwind every so often. (Although, I try to stay on top of the latest episodes best I can 🤣). I watch, stream on twitch, and do other stuff as well, but I’ll leave it at that for now.

The shift in changes both mentally and physically feels really good, not gonna lie.

But I’m at that point where I’m realizing it’s better when you’ve got the right people around you too. Aside from my family: Good energy, good convo (mostly in person, as I’m not the greatest messaging), people who can laugh, chill, maybe hit a workout/run on a whim, watch something, or just vibe without it feeling forced. Most of my friends like others on here my age group are settling down or moving cities so it’s been a bit of a void.

Not really into fake or surface-level anything. I won’t really judge you either whether you do OF content, or have particular bad habits (I’m human and a have a few myself). You can be as sane or inappropriate as you please, just know your time and place and be mature when necessary lol.

If you take care of yourself hygiene wise, can hold a convo, got a bit of personality (bonus if you can outplay me or put me onto a fire anime 👀)… Feel free to reach out if the vibes are there, or dm me to add my socials / number.

Male or Female 18+ ONLY, but yeah if you feel we’d click don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll try not to bite xD I reside in Mississauga, how about you?

Note: I have had a few meetups so far, and they went pretty good!

Im a regional student studying in uwi st Augustine for the past 2 years. To make a long story short every year I face issues with this school.

From getting admission letters extremely late and having to book expensive flights for the next week, being severely misguided by admin/staff members, terrible conditions on halls, being suddenly charged for things nobody informed anyone about, being left in the dark about the status of certain requests, random ar holds even tho I do not owe the school (now cant see my grades or even get a transcript).

My final straw has been of late and I am seeking to transfer out of this institution. Im a first year mechanical engineering student and Im looking to head to the University of Guyana to study mechanical engineering there instead. I also hold dual citizenship between my home country and Guyana so it works out to be cheaper than UWI. It’s very frustrating to be constantly left in the dark, constantly being misguided by staff, nobody ever knows what they’re doing, cant reach anyone by call nor email. I am done.

Do you guys know of anyone who left UWI to go to another institution? How did it work out for them? Specifically anyone who transferred out of the engineering program at UWI. Can anyone speak about U of Guyana? I just want insight. Thanks :)