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Bishops' High School, Guyana

The Bishops' High School is a high school in Georgetown, Guyana. History It was established in 1870 by the Anglican Church as a girls' school. It later merged with Mrs. Vyfhuis' school, also founded in 1870, and then with the DeSaffon school. Vyfhuis was offered headship of the combined schools in 1875. The school's first home was at Brickdam and Manget Place, and then at "Minto House" on Waterloo Street. It later moved to "Lamaha House" at Carmichael and Lamaha Streets, the property of Bishop E. A. Parry. In 1907, Bishop E. A. Parry moved the school to "Woodside House" (now known as "Transport House") on Main Street, and it became known as "Woodside House School". In 1921 the school moved to its present location at Carmichael and Murray (now known as Quamina) streets. In 1922 Bishop E.A. Parry retired and the school then became known as "The Bishops' High School". Parry died in 1936 and the "Oswald Parry Hall" was opened at the school. In January 1936, the school was handed over to the government of British Guiana. The new building was opened on January 5, 1946. The school celebrated its centennial in 1970 and became a co-educational institution in 1975. The school's mottos are "Labor Omnia Vincit" and "What so ever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might, for there is no worth nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave wither though goest". Houses and their colours Each house is named after a former headmistress. Allen House: golden yellow Baskett House: pink Dewar House: blue Vyfhuis House: purple Wearn House: red Alumni Brenda DoHarris, writer Mona Williams who was born in 1943 in Guyana attended Bishops' High School on a scholarship. As a black student, she found attending a predominantly white colonial school challenging, although she found solace in learning ballet and traditional dance. Her 1995 biography was titled "Bishops: My Turbulent Colonial Youth". References External links Bishops' High School Alumni Association Toronto Chapter Bishops' High School Old Students' Association Bishops' High School Alumni Association New York Tri-State Chapter The above links are to three of the international chapters of the BHS alumni associations. There are other chapters in London, England; Kingston, Jamaica; Trinidad and Tobago; Barbados; California; Florida and Washington DC in the USA.
Bourda Cemetery, Guyana

Bourda Cemetery is an eighteenth-century cemetery situated on Bourda Street in Georgetown, Guyana. Formerly known as "Bourda's Walk", Bourda cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Georgetown, and the only surviving plantation cemetery in the city. It is considered a national landmark and has been listed as a monument by the National Trust of Guyana. History Boarda cemetery was originally constructed as a part of Plantation Vlissengen, which was owned by Joseph Bourda (d. 1798) – a Dutch colonist who was twice governor of Demerara (then a Dutch colony). When Bourda's son (and principal heir) disappeared at sea, the government of British Guiana entered into an agreement with his remaining heirs to take over the plantation, which included the wards of Bourda, New Town, Queenstown, and Robbstown. The agreement – called the Vlissengen Ordinance of 1876 – entrusted the government with custodial duties to maintain Bourda cemetery. Bourda Cemetery has repeatedly come under threat of demolition or relocation from Mayors and City Councils of Georgetown. In 1960 H. R. Persaud and the Historical Society organised a campaign to save the cemetery after the local government when it first came under threat. In 1992, the local government proposed the relocation of the cemetery in order to make way for a road to run through its present site. Shortly before works were about to start, however, the Guyana Heritage Society obtained a legal injunction preventing the Mayor and the City Council from constructing a road through the cemetery grounds. Proposals for demolition or re-location have been made by different administrations in 1960, 1982, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2004 and 2011. Burials Many prominent people from the Guyana's colonial era are buried in Bourda cemetery, including William Booker, John Croal (the first mayor of Georgetown), John Patoir and Peter Rose. See also Botanical Gardens: also built on Plantation Vlissengen (now separated by several blocks) References External links "Historic Bourda" at the National Trust of Guyana Website Bourda Cemetery, Guyana at Find a Grave
Castellani House (Georgetown)

Castellani House ist ein großes Gebäude aus dem dem 19. Jahrhundert in Georgetown, Guyana. Es steht an der Ecke der Vlissengen Road und Homestretch Avenue (am Guyana Botanical Gardens). ntworfen und erbaut wurde es zwischen 1879 und 1882 von dem maltesischen Architekten César Castellani. Ursprünglich als Residenz für Beamte der Kolonialregierung genutzt, beherbergt das Castellani House seit 1993 die Nationale Kunstgalerie von Guyana (Guyana’s National Art Gallery). Geschichte Das Castellani-Haus wurde von César Castellani entworfen und erbaut, einem der bedeutendsten und produktivsten Architekten der Kolonialzeit in Britisch-Guayana. Ursprünglich war es als Residenz für den Regierungsbotaniker George Samuel Jenman (1845–1902) geplant. Da Jenman mit dem ursprünglichen Entwurf unzufrieden war, weigerte er sich, einzuziehen, bis die von ihm geforderten Änderungen umgesetzt waren. Diese Änderungen wurden 1882 abgeschlossen, und Jenman zog im selben Jahr ein. Nach Jenmans Tod diente das Castellani-Haus als offizielle Residenz der Landwirtschaftsdirektoren (Directors of Agriculture). 1942 wurde das Haus um ein drittes Stockwerk von den ursprünglichen zwei Stockwerken erweitert. 1965 wurden weitere bauliche Veränderungen am Haus durch den guyanischen Architekten Hugh McGregor Reid vorgenommen. Von 1965 bis 1985 diente Castellani House als offizielle Residenz von Premierminister Forbes Burnham und First Lady Viola Burnham. In dieser Zeit war es schlicht als „die Residenz“ („the Residence“) bekannt. In den 1990er Jahren wurde es durch das State House als Präsidentenresidenz ersetzt. Nach einer umfassenden Sanierung wurde das Castellani House 1993 als Sitz der Nationalgalerie wiedereröffnet. Erster Kurator der Galerie wurde Everley Austin (1994–1996). Ihm folgte Elfrieda Bissember (1996–heute). Kunstsammlung Castellani House beherbergt über 700 Kunstwerke. Die Sammlung umfasst Werke von Frank Bowling, Edward Rupert Burrowes, Stanley Greaves, Bernadette Persaud, George Simon, Denis Williams und Aubrey Williams. Einzelnachweise
Castellani House, Guyana

Castellani House is a large nineteenth-century building in Georgetown, Guyana. It is on the corner of Vlissengen Road and Homestretch Avenue (by the Botanical Gardens). It was designed and constructed by the Maltese architect, Cesar Castellani, between 1879 and 1882. Originally serving as a residence for colonial government officials, Castellani House has been the home of Guyana's National Art Gallery since 1993. History Castellani House was designed and built in by Cesar Castellani, who was one of the most prominent and prolific architects of the colonial era in British Guiana. It was originally designed as a residence for the government botanist, George Samuel Jenman. Dissatisfied with the original design of the house, Jenman refused to move into the residence until the changes he demanded had been implemented. These changes were completed in 1882, and Jenman moved into the house in that year. After Jenman died, Castellani House was used as the official residence for Directors of Agriculture. In 1942, the house was extended with the addition of a third storey to the original two. In 1965, further changes were made to the structure of the house by the Guyanese architect, Hugh McGregor Reid. From 1965 to 1985, Castellani House was the official residence for Prime Minister Forbes Burnham and First Lady, Viola Burnham. During this time it was known simply as "the Residence". State House replaced it as the president's residence in the 1990s. After a major refurbishment, Castellani House was re-opened as the home of the National Art Gallery in 1993. The Gallery's first curator was Everley Austin (1994-1996). Austin was followed by Elfrieda Bissember (1996–present). Art collection Castellani House holds over 700 works of art. The collection includes work by Frank Bowling, E. R. Burrowes, Stanley Greaves, Bernadette Persaud, George Simon, Denis Williams and Aubrey Williams. References
Galerie nationale d'art du Guyana

La Galerie nationale d'art du Guyana ou Castellani House est une galerie d'art située à Georgetown. Localisation et accès Au milieu de Vlissengen Road et au coin de l'avenue Homestretch à Georgetown. Historique Le bâtiment a beaucoup d'importance historique et il a toujours appartenu à l'État du Guyana. Le premier occupant est George Samuel Jenman, transféré de la Jamaïque à la Guyane britannique pour superviser la conversion de la zone en jardin botanique ainsi que l'embellissement de Georgetown via l'aménagement paysager. Forbes Burnham, ancien Premier ministre puis président du Guyana, la prend pour résidence de décembre 1964 jusqu'à sa disparition en août 1985. Le bâtiment est alors connu sous le nom de «The Residence». Burnham est le dernier président à y avoir vécu. L'administration du Parti progressiste populaire a restauré le bâtiment en le convertissant en une galerie nationale d'art. De plus, le 24 mai 1993, une exposition inaugurale a lieu lorsque le bâtiment acquiert son nom actuel de « Maison Castellani », qui est nommée en l'honneur de son concepteur, Cesar Castellani. La construction du bâtiment d'origine commence en 1879 et en 1882, d'autres modifications sont apportées. Au fil des ans, le bâtiment change de proportions — un toit à forte pente qui accueille désormais des chefs-d'œuvre réalisés par des artistes et un nouveau deuxième étage qui héberge également des compétences artistiques. Cependant, des changements majeurs commencent en 1965, pendant le mandat du président Burnham lorsque l'architecte guyanien, Hugh McGregor Reid, est engagé pour effectuer les travaux d'agrandissement et de rénovation. Notes et références Notes Références Voir aussi Liens externes Visite audiovisuelle de la galerie Portail du Guyana Portail des arts
Georgetown Football Stadium

Georgetown Football Stadium – to wielofunkcyjny stadion w Georgetown, stolicy Gujany. Jest obecnie używany głównie dla meczów krykieta oraz piłki nożnej. Swoje mecze rozgrywa na nim reprezentacja Gujany w piłce nożnej oraz drużyna piłkarska Alpha United FC. Stadion mieści 2000 osób. Bibliografia Informacje o stadionie na World Stadiums (ang.) Georgetown Football Stadium, [w:] baza Soccerway (stadiony) [dostęp 2021-01-02] . Informacje o stadionie na wikimapia
Джорджтаунський футбольний стадіон

Джорджтаунський футбольний стадіон — багатофункціональний стадіон на Вліссенген-роуд у Джорджтауні, Гаяна. Зараз він використовується в основному для футбольних матчів. Стадіон вміщує 2 000 осіб. Раніше тут проводилися міжнародні змагання. Це головний стадіон для місцевих команд з Елітної ліги ГФФ. Примітки
Georgetown International Academy

The Georgetown International Academy is an American private international, coeducational day school in Georgetown, Guyana. Established in 1971, the academy offers an educational program compatible with the United States system from nursery through grade 12. The school year comprises two semesters extending approximately from the end of August to the end of January and from the end of January to the middle of June. Organization The school is governed by a school board of seven members, elected by parents of the students for a two-year term. The school is incorporated in Guyana and operates within the laws of Guyana. The curriculum is largely that offered by United States elementary, middle and high schools, with additions intended to assist pupils in understanding Guyana and Caribbean geography and history. Textbooks are current and are from major U.S. educational publishers. The school is fully accredited by AdvancED (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)). Facilities The school's previous campus is located at 9-10 Delhi Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, and housed in three buildings, one of which is undergoing extensive renovation. The small campus includes classrooms a science lab, a computer lab, a school library, art and music rooms, physical education and an assembly/lunch area. There are also two play areas including an early-childhood play center. As of 2023, the school has moved to a new campus near the Giftland mall. Community work In 2016 Georgetown International Academy's Key Club donated G$11 million to Giving Hope Foundation through hosting the Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk. See also Education in Guyana List of schools in Guyana References External links Official website
Georgetown Lighthouse, Guyana

The Georgetown Lighthouse was first built by the Dutch in 1817 and then rebuilt in 1830. The Lighthouse, located on Water Street, is maintained by the National Trust of Guyana. You must climb 138 stairs to access the balcony. References 3. https://www.guyanatimesinternational.com/the-lighthouse/ External links The Georgetown Lighthouse. Photos. Georgetown Lighthouse, National Trust of Guyana, 2002–10.
Faro de Georgetown

El Faro de Georgetown​ (en inglés: Georgetown Lighthouse) fue construido por primera vez por los holandeses en 1817 y reconstruido en 1830 para ayudar a los barcos a guiarse en el río Demerara desde el Océano Atlántico. La alta estructura octogonal de 31 m (103 pies) es un símbolo de la ciudad de Georgetown, la capital de Guyana, con sus rayas rojas y blancas verticales distintas. El faro, situado en la calle Water, es un monumento nacional. La estructura de ladrillo fue encargada el 1 de junio de 1830, cuando sustituyó a un faro de madera que había sido construido en el mismo sitio por los holandeses. Los ingenieros británicos construyeron el actual faro, reforzando el edificio colocándolo sobre una base de 49 pilotes "greenheart", lo que les permite existir casi 200 años después. Véase también Faro Navegación Referencias
Latarnia morska w Georgetown

Latarnia morska w Georgetown (ang. Georgetown Lighthouse) – znak nawigacyjny w postaci wieży znajdujący się w przy ujściu rzeki Demerara do Oceanu Atlantyckiego, u wejścia do portu w mieście Georgetown w Gujanie. Znajduje się przy Water Street. W 1817 Holendrzy, którzy formalnie do 1815 kontrolowali ówczesną kolonię Demerara, zbudowali pierwszą latarnię morską w miejscu obecnie istniejącej. Była to drewniana konstrukcja oświetlona lampą olejną. W 1830 Brytyjczycy zbudowali nową latarnię, istniejącą do dziś. Latarnia jest ośmioboczną kamienną wieżą pomalowaną w białe i czerwone pionowe pasy. Ma 30 m wysokości, a światło latarni utytułowane jest 31,5 m n.p.m. Wyposażona jest w żelazną galerię, na którą prowadzi 138 schodów. Znajduje się w niej 1000 watowa żarówka i soczewka Fresnela. Latarnia nadaje, w zależności od kierunku, biały lub czerwony błysk co 60 sekund. Widoczny jest w odległości 30–40 mil morskich. Latarnia morska jest główną atrakcją turystyczną Georgetown. W 2003 roku zespół ze Smithsonian Institution oczyścił i odrestaurował mechanizm, który obraca soczewkę. We wrześniu 2015 zwiedzanie latarni morskiej zostało zawieszone z powodu konieczności jej naprawy. Przypisy Linki zewnętrzne Galeria zdjęć: Georgetown lighthouse Guyana. flickr.com. [dostęp 2019-07-26]. (ang.).
Джорджтаунский маяк

Джорджтаунский маяк (англ. Georgetown Lighthouse) — маяк в Джорджтауне. История В 1817 году был сначала построен голландцами, а затем перестроен в 1830 году, с целью обеспечения навигации для кораблей в реку Демерара из Атлантического океана. Маяк расположен на «Уотер-стрит», имеет восьмиугольную форму, высота строения 31 метр, имеются вертикальные красные и белые полосы. Является одной из известных достопримечательностей Джорджтауна и имеет статус национального памятника. Кирпичная конструкция была сдана в эксплуатацию 1 июня 1830 года, заменив деревянный маяк, построенный на том же месте голландцами. Британские инженеры построили нынешний маяк, укрепив строение, сделав фундамент и вбив 49 свай, благодаря чему это строение функционирует почти 200 лет спустя. В марте 1838 года на реке Демерара был установлен плавающий свет, а также появилась система сигнальных огней для маяка. 27 февраля 1838 года был сформирован Комитет по управлению, который занимался процессом сигнализирования. До создания этой системы на восточном побережье Демерары был установлен маяк, и входящие в него суда должны были покрывать расходы на строительство маяка. Примерно в полумиле к востоку от форта Гройне находился блок-хаус, который использовался в качестве сигнальной станции для прибывающих судов и для сигнализирования в Бербисе. Прибрежная сигнализация осуществлялась силами семафорных станций. Стальной балкон в верхней части маяка предлагает панорамный вид на Джорджтаун и западное побережье Демерары. Примечания Ссылки Фотографии на сайте flickr. Джорджтаунский маяк, National Trust of Guyana, 2002—2010.
Georgetown Public Hospital

Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), in Georgetown, Guyana, is the country's largest hospital. GPHC is the main teaching hospital in Guyana and serves as both a regional public hospital and as the national referral hospital. Its Seaman's Ward, the oldest section, was constructed in 1838. The hospital is government-run with a capacity of 600 beds, although in 2005 not all were used due to staff shortages. GPHC's emergency department has an estimated annual volume of 75,000. Guyana's first open-heart surgery was performed at the GPHS's Caribbean Heart Institute in 2007. In 2008, the first kidney transplant operation in Guyana was performed at the GPHC by US Army medical professionals for training and humanitarian purposes. In 2010, GPHC began an Emergency Medicine training program. In 2015, GPHC received GY$80M worth of equipment from China for setting up a trauma centre. The first abdominal aortic aneurysm repair surgery in Guyana was performed at GPHC in 2020. History Georgetown hospital was a colonial hospital built primarily for the care of the Europeans. By the time of emancipation in 1838, the hospital mainly served poorer Europeans and sailors and saw as few as 30 patients a day, very few of whom were women. The hospital had an attached dispensary, but was rarely used; according to a report by the Colonial Surgeon in 1840 listed that it was only used by 216 individuals. The hospital expanded in 1846 to accommodate the increase in patients of mostly Portuguese descent, who had been brought into the colony to work. In 1847, large numbers of Indian laborers were treated at the hospital. Breakdowns of patient demographics showed that those in the professional class sought medical care elsewhere, but admissions of skilled laborers indicated the hospital was serving more residents of Georgetown. The expansion of the 1840s continued until the early 1900s, and patients from more walks of life were being treated and the hospital had the capacity to support 700 beds. A maternity ward existed as early as 1873, and upgrades in 1894 saw sixteen maternity beds, a two-bed delivery room and post-natal care, and distinct from its English counter-parts, was provided free with no requirement of marriage license. A children's ward came soon after.. Paying patients were afforded perks to their care, such as privacy and improved food. The hospital also referred patients to other institutions, such as the Alms House, Leper Asylum, Orphanage and Lunatic Asylum that existed at the time. Common surgical procedures included "incision of abscesses, amputations (often the result of chronic ulceration), reducing ‘elephantoid’ tissue and managing ulcers". Use of the hospital's dispensary grew: roughly 33,000 out-patients’ prescriptions were recorded for 1901. Midwifery was regulated in 1900 later by 1905 a program was started to license women from remote districts. Georgetown Hospital was training about 40 such women per year. References External links Official Facebook site
Hospital público de Georgetown

El Hospital público de Georgetown​ (en inglés: Georgetown Public Hospital) es un centro de salud localizado en la ciudad de Georgetown, la capital del país suramericano de Guyana. Se trata del hospital más grande del país. «Seaman's Ward», la parte más antigua, fue construida en 1838. El hospital es administrado por el gobierno, con una capacidad de 600 camas, aunque no todas se utilizan debido a la escasez de personal. Véase también Sanidad Salud pública Referencias
Guyana School of Agriculture

The Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) is a post-secondary college of agricultural education in Guyana, established in 1963 by Dr. Cheddi Jagan. It became a state corporation in 1964 (1964). It offers two-year diploma and certificate courses. There are two campuses: The first is at Mon Repos, Demerara, while the other is in Cotton Field Essequibo Coast. GSA graduated the first batch of 15 students in 1966. Programs include: Certificate in Forestry (since 1994) Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health (since 2007) Certificate in Fisheries Studies (since 2008) Certificate in Agro-Processing (since 2013) The school has graduated 3,500 students in different fields of agriculture and forestry to address the development of skills and capacities of the actors involved in innovation, including farmers and their organizations, agricultural research, education and training institutions, extension and advisory services institutions, and the researchers and professionals working in the agricultural sector of Guyana and the Caribbean. Graduates have come from the Bahamas, Barbados, St Vincent, Dominica, St Vincent, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Nigeria, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Angola. In 1970, GSA’S farming activities started with market gardening on a fifteen-acre plot and a livestock farm. By 1980, the school grew to include 47 acres for rice production, a 50-acre orchard at Kurukururu, and a small carambola orchard at Mon Repos. A food processing unit was also developed to serve both for teaching and as a semi commercial agency. The school regularly participates in fairs to showcase innovation and processed products. The school has a GSA brand in which they sell porridge mix, pepper sauce, green seasoning, chicken/ham and cheese to the local market, and proceeds benefit the school. In 2020, Berbice was considered a new location for expanding agricultural education by incorporating with existing University of Guyana facilities. References External links Official website