Environmental Impact Assessment for Liza Phase 1

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Environmental Impact Assessment for Liza Phase 1 Environmental Impact Assessment Liza Phase 1 Development Project Esso Exploration and Production Guyana, Limited May 2017 www.erm.com David W. Blaha ERM Partner The business of sustainability -Page Intentionally Left Blank- EEPGL Environmental Impact Assessment Liza Phase 1 Development Project Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME I-ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Environmental Impact statement ............................................................................................................ i EIS Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ i EIS 1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... iv EIS 1.1 Project Sponsor ................................................................................................................ iv EIS 1.2 Project Context ................................................................................................................. iv EIS 1.3 Purpose of the Project ....................................................................................................... v EIS 1.4 Regulatory Framework and Purpose of this EIA ........................................................ v EIS 2.0 Project Description ............................................................................................................. vi EIS 2.1 Drilling and SURF/FPSO Installation .................................................................... vii EIS 2.2 Production Operations ............................................................................................. viii EIS 2.3 Decommissioning .......................................................................................................... ix EIS 2.4 Onshore, Marine, and Aviation Support ................................................................... ix EIS 2.5 Project Workforce ......................................................................................................... ix EIS 2.6 Project Schedule ............................................................................................................. x EIS 2.7 Public Consultation....................................................................................................... x EIS 2.8 Alternatives .................................................................................................................... x EIS 3.0 Project Impacts.................................................................................................................... xii EIS 3.1 Planned Activities .......................................................................................................... xii EIS 3.1.1 Air Quality ................................................................................................................... xii EIS 3.1.2 Marine Water Quality .............................................................................................. xiii EIS 3.1.3 Marine Sediments and Marine Benthos .................................................................. xiv EIS 3.1.4 Marine Biological Resources ...................................................................................... xv EIS 3.2 Unplanned Events ......................................................................................................... xvi EIS 3.3 Cumulative Impacts .................................................................................................... xviii EIS 3.4 Degree of Irreversible Damage ................................................................................... xix EIS 3.5 Environmental and Socioeconomic Management Plan .......................................... xix EIS 4.0 Conclusions and Recommendations ............................................................................... xx EIS 4.1 Conclusions ...................................................................................................................... xx EIS 4.2 Recommendations ....................................................................................................... xxii Environmental Impact Assessment ....................................................................................................... 1 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose of this EIA ................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 EEPGL Exploration Well Drilling History ........................................................................... 3 1.3 Goals and Objectives of the EIA ............................................................................................ 3 1.4 Components of the EIA ............................................................................................................ 4 May 2017 EEPGL Environmental Impact Assessment Liza Phase 1 Development Project Table of Contents 2.0 Project Description ..................................................................................................................... 13 2.1 Project Location ....................................................................................................................... 13 2.2 Overview of the Development Concept ............................................................................. 16 2.2.1 Development Concept ...................................................................................................... 16 2.2.2 Applicable Codes, Standards, and Management Systems ......................................... 18 2.3 Drilling and Well Design ...................................................................................................... 18 2.3.1 Drilling Program .............................................................................................................. 18 2.3.2 Typical Well Design ........................................................................................................ 19 2.3.3 Drilling Fluids .................................................................................................................. 22 2.3.4 Well Cleanup and Ancillary Processes ......................................................................... 23 2.4 Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers, and Flowlines ........................................................................ 23 2.4.1 Well Flow Connections ................................................................................................... 25 2.4.2 FPSO Topside Subsea Control System ......................................................................... 26 2.4.3 Risers, Flowlines, Umbilicals, and Manifolds ............................................................ 26 2.5 Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading Vessel ..................................................... 28 2.5.1 General Description ......................................................................................................... 28 2.5.2 FPSO Topsides ................................................................................................................. 32 2.5.3 FPSO Process Systems .................................................................................................... 32 2.5.4 FPSO Utility Systems ..................................................................................................... 35 2.5.5 Power Generation System .............................................................................................. 36 2.5.6 Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) ............................................................. 37 2.5.7 Communication Systems ................................................................................................ 37 2.5.8 Additional Vessel Systems ............................................................................................. 37 2.5.9 Safety and Personnel Protection Systems .................................................................... 39 2.6 Installation, Hook-up, and Commissioning ...................................................................... 39 2.7 Production Operations ........................................................................................................... 40 2.7.1 Common Flow Assurance Additives ............................................................................. 41 2.7.2 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Management ............................................................................ 42 2.7.3 Marine Safety ................................................................................................................... 42 2.7.4 Offloading Tankers .......................................................................................................... 43 2.8 Onshore, Marine, and Aviation Support ............................................................................ 44 2.8.1 Onshore Supply and Support Activities ....................................................................... 44 2.8.2 Logistical Support ........................................................................................................... 46 2.9 End of Operations (Decommissioning) .............................................................................. 49 2.10 Materials, Emissions, Discharges, and Wastes .................................................................. 49 2.10.1 Materials
Recommended publications
  • Cardinal Glass-NIE World of Wonder 9-17-20 Guyana.Indd
    Opening The Windows Of Curiosity Sponsored by Spec Ad-NIE World Of Wonder 2019 Supporting Ed Top Exploring the realms of history, science, nature and technology Guyana’s flag is sometimes called This unassuming tropical country is located on the the Golden Arrowhead. The green GUYANA color represents the forests and northeast coast of South America. It is a land of unspoiled agriculture of beauty. Its virgin rainforests, pristine mountains, large rivers the land. Yellow represents and dusty savannahs are home to a vast variety of mineral wealth, animals and plants. Guyanese people are known for and red is symbolic of the their diversity and friendly hospitality. country’s zeal and enthusiasm. In a name Morawhanna Atlantic Ocean The word Guyana is an Arakaka Amerindian word that Anna Regina translates as “the land of Suddie many waters.” Spring Garden Georgetown Cuyuni Guyana is the only Mahaicony Tumereng Hyde Park Bartica New Amsterdam country in South America Linden Victoria amazonica is the where the official language Marshall Falls national flower of Guyana. VENEZUELA Imbaimadai Corriverton is English. Mazaruni This giant water lily is named Omai Orealla in honor of Queen Victoria. Kaieteur Falls Berbice Just the facts Orinduik Falls Ituni Area 83,000 sq. mi. Orinduik Kurupukari Did you know? (214,970 sq. km) Ireng According to legend, Guyana was home to the mythical city Population 786,552 Annai Apoteri SURINAME BRAZIL Kumaka of El Dorado. Many explorers, Capital city Georgetown Essequibo Pirara including Sir Walter Raleigh, Currency Guyana dollar undertook expeditions to locate Lethem Courantyne Highest elevation the city, but it has never been Mount Roraima Shea found.
    [Show full text]
  • Cooperative Republic of Guyana
    COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT (2015-2018) SEVENTH SPECIAL REPORT OFTHE PARLIAMENTARY SECTORAL COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES VISIT TO REGION NO. 2 POMEROON-SUPENAAM FROM MAY 17TH - 19TH, 2017 PRESENTED TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE ON MARCH 15, 2018 Purpose of the visit 2. The purpose of the visit was to examine/observe the operational procedures of the above institutions which members of the public were exposed to, as they sought to access education, health care and other services. The observations also focused on the circumstances and available facilities under which they are found. The Visit Wednesday, 17th May, 2017: 3. The delegation departed the Parliament Office, at 8.20 a.m. on Wednesday, 17th May, 2017, and arrived at the State House, Anna Regina, Region No. 2 Pomeroon-Supenaam at 2.50 p.m. Thursday, 18th May, 2017: 4. The delegation visited the Suddie Hospital in Region No. 2 and was received by Ms. Shelly Ambrose, Administrator, Mr. Rupert Hopkinson, Regional Executive Officer (REO), Dr. Khilauti Das, Medical Superintendent and other Officials of the hospital. 5. After reciprocal introduction, the Chairperson of the Committee, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, introduced the Members of the Committee and explained the origin of the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Social Services and its purpose. Dr. Persaud informed the officials that prior to this visit the Committee had completed four other visits which included: the New Amsterdam Hospital, Diamond Diagnostic Centre, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and Linden Hospital in keeping with the Committee' s mandate.
    [Show full text]
  • Guyana / British Guiana Genealogy Society Surnames "M" 1898 125
    Guyana / British Guiana Surnames "M" Copyright 2008: S. Anderson, Genealogy Society All Rights Reserved YR PG Last First Mid OCC Employer Address City/Area 1898 125 MacDonald James Panboiler Pln Nismes West Bank 1898 125 MacDonald William Prop, Editor Berbice Gazette New Amsterdam 1898 125 MacClean Herbert Overseer Pln DeKinderen West Coast 1898 125 Macfarlane C. B. Overseer Pln Anna Regina Essequibo 1898 125 Macfarlane G. Schoolmaster St. James The Less Kitty 1898 125 MacGill Rev. J. W. Minister St. Catherine's Berbice 1898 125 MacIntyre G. R. Clerk Colonial Bank High St 1898 125 Mackay Aeuens D. Asst Secty. Hand‐in‐Hand Bldg High St 1898 125 Ma Chan Clerk Lee‐Kang Lombard St 1898 125 Mackenzie John B. Overseer Pln Eliza & Mary Berbice 1898 125 Mackenzie E. P. Clerk Hogg Curtis Campbell La Penitence 1898 125 Mackey A. P.P. Partner Booker Bros & Co Water St Res. Brickdam 1898 125 Maclaine E. F. Hd Overseer Pln Leonora West Coast 1898 125 MacLean D. Manager Pln Highbury Berbice 1898 126 Macleod Murdoch Comm Tax Alvery District 1898 126 MacMilan J. Clerk S. Wreford & Co Strand New Amsterdam 1898 126 MacMurdoch A. Asst Cutter Caldeonian Warehse. Water St 1898 126 Maclean Chas. H. Panboiler Pln Enmore East Coast 1898 126 Macuie Rev. Robert Minister St Mary's Mahaica 1898 126 Macpherson A. Overseer Pln Providence East Bank 1898 126 Macpherson J. Panboiler Pln Vergenoegen West Coast 1898 126 Macpherson James Overseer Pln Marionville Wakenaam 1898 126 Macquarrie Chas. J. Macquarrie & CO Water St Res "Ulva" Main St 1898 126 Macquarrie & Co Wine Merch Lot 37 Water St 1898 126 Macwilliam John Overseer Pln Lusignan East Coast 1898 126 Madhoo Interpreter Immg Dept Kingston 1898 126 Mahens C.
    [Show full text]
  • Green State Development Strategy: Vision 2040
    Diversified, Resilient, Low-carbon, People-centred VOLUME I POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS, FINANCIAL MECHANISM & IMPLEMENTATION An inclusive and prosperous Guyana that provides a good quality of life for all its citizens “ based on sound education and social protection, low-carbon resilient development, new economic opportunities, justice, and political empowerment. ” Executive Summary Background The Green State Development Strategy: Vision 2040 is Guyana’s twenty-year, national development policy that reflects the guiding vision and principles of the ‘green agenda’: “An inclusive and prosperous Guyana that provides a good quality of life for all its citizens based on sound education and social protection, low-carbon and resilient development, providing new economic opportunities, justice and political empowerment.” The central objective is development that provides a better quality of life for all Guyanese derived from the country’s natural wealth – its diversity of people and abundant natural resources (land, water, forests, mineral and aggregates, biodiversity). The vision of the ‘green agenda’ is centred on principles of a green economy defined by sustainable, low-carbon and resilient development that uses its resources efficiently, and sustained over generations. The development philosophy emphasises the importance of a more cohesive society based on principles of equity and tolerance between ethnic groups – recognising that diversity of culture and heritage is the underlying strength of the country’s human capital. Development objectives therefore seek to improve the health, education and overall well-being of Guyanese citizens, to lift people out of poverty through an economy that generates decent jobs and that provides opportunities for sustaining livelihoods over the long term. For decades, geopolitical events, natural disasters and global commodity price swings have weighed upon Guyana’s development.
    [Show full text]
  • Eradicating Poverty and Unifying Guyana
    NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Eradicating Poverty and Unifying Guyana A Civil Society Document - AN OVERVIEW - I GUYANA - BASIC INFORMATION • Guyana, with an area of 83,000 square miles or 215,000 square kilometres, is located on the northern coast of South America, and is the only English-speaking country on that continent. It is bounded on the north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by Surinam, on the south and south-west by Brazil, and on the west and north-west by Venezuela. • Guyana is physically divided into four types of landforms: (i) a flat coastal, clayey belt which is about 4.5 feet below sea level, and in which most of its agricultural activity occurs; (ii) a sand belt, to the south of the coastal belt, which includes the Intermediate Savannas; (iii) an undulating, central peneplain which comprises more than half of the country’s area, and in which are located lush, almost pristine, tropical forests, and extensive mineral deposits. This landform stretches from the sand belt to the country’s southern boundary and encompasses, also, the Rupununi Savannas which border Brazil; and (iv) the highlands which are to be found in the midwestern area. This portion of the Guiana Highlands includes the Pakaraima mountain range. • Guyana has a plentitude of natural resources: fertile agricultural lands on the coastal plain and in the riverain areas; vast areas of tropical hardwood forests of various ecosystems and with a multitude of plant and animal species; abundant fish and shrimping grounds, both in its numerous rivers and in the Atlantic Ocean to its north; and a wide variety of minerals, including gold, diamonds, a range of semi-precious stones, bauxite and manganese.
    [Show full text]
  • Of the Twelfth Parliament Of
    PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FIRST SESSION (2020-2021) OF THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF GUYANA UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA HELD IN THE DOME OF THE ARTHUR CHUNG CONFERENCE CENTRE, LILIENDAAL, GREATER GEORGETOWN 23 RD Sitting Friday, 26TH February, 2021 The Assembly convened at 10.07 a.m. Prayers [Mr. Speaker in the Chair] MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (71) Speaker (1) *Hon. Manzoor Nadir, M.P., Speaker of the National Assembly, Parliament Office, Public Buildings, Brickdam, Georgetown. MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT (38) (i) MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE’S PROGRESSIVE PARTY/CIVIC (PPP/C) (38) Prime Minister (1) + Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, M.S.S., M.P., Prime Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Colgrain House, 205 Camp Street, Georgetown. Vice-President (1) + Hon. Bharrat Jagdeo, M.P., [Absent] Vice-President, Office of the President, New Garden Street, Georgetown. + Cabinet Member * Non-Elected Speaker Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs (1) + Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, M.P., Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Legal Affairs, Carmichael Street, Georgetown. Senior Ministers (17) + Hon. Gail Teixeira, M.P., (Region No. 7 – Cuyuni/Mazaruni), Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance. Government Chief Whip, Office of the Presidency, New Garden Street, Georgetown. + Hon. Hugh H. Todd, M.P., (Region No. 4 – Demerara/Mahaica), Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lot 254 South Road, Georgetown. +*Hon. Dr. Ashni K. Singh, M.P., Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Ministry of Finance, Main & Urquhart Streets, Georgetown.
    [Show full text]
  • Pomeroon-Supenaam
    CHILD-FRIENDLY REGIONAL PROFILE Region Two (2) Pomeroon-Supenaam Ministry of Communities Building cohesive, empowered and sustainable communities CHILD-FRIENDLY REGIONAL PROFILE - Region Two (2) 1 Pomeroon-Supenaam Published by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 72 Brickdam, Georgetown, Guyana. South America. www.unicef.org/guyana Unicef Guyana & Suriname UNICEF GUYANA & SURINAME United Nations Children’s Fund September 2017 2 CHILD-FRIENDLY REGIONAL PROFILE - Region Two (2) Table of Contents Regional Profile .............................. 4 Background ..................................... 5 Child Development ...................... 7 Child Protection ............................ 8 Water and Sanitation .................. 9 Vaccinations ................................ 10 Breastfeeding ............................. 11 Reproductive Health ............... 12 Education .................................... 13 Health ........................................... 14 Other ............................................ 15 Conclusions ............................... 16 Annex .......................................... 17 There is no better investment in this world than investment in children. — President David Granger, August 21, 2017 CHILD-FRIENDLY REGIONAL PROFILE - Region Two (2) 3 Pomeroon-Supenaam Region 2 Pomeroon-Supenaam The Pomeroon-Supenaam region comprises of forested highland and low coastal plain, but also takes in a small portion of the hilly sand and clay region. The region spans 2,392 square miles. The 46,810 people of this region live in Indigenous settlements and more established villages concentrated along the coast. The town of Anna Regina, on the West Bank of the Essequibo River, grew out of a government land development scheme and is made up of former plantations such as Henrietta, Lima and La Belle Alliance. Rice farming is the main economic activity of this region. The Tapakuma Project in this region links the Tapakuma, Reliance and Capoey lakes into one large conservancy, which supplies irrigation water for rice fields which dominate Region Two.
    [Show full text]
  • The Official Gazette of GUYANA Published by the Authority of the Government
    28/2017 155 The Official Gazette OF GUYANA Published by the Authority of the Government GEORGETOWN, SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Government Notices . 156 Public Notice . 157 Bank of Guyana . 158 Notice . 159 Supreme Court Registry . 225 Judicial . 234 Land Court . 234 Civil Procedure Rules . 237 Miscellaneous . 237 FIRST SUPPLEMENT Execution Sales . 309 Transports, Mortgages and Leases . 321 Companies . 356 Lands and Surveys . 358 Trade Marks . 359 Commercial Registry . 382 LEGAL SUPPLEMENT A. ACTS — NIL B. SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION –NIL C. BILLS — NIL 156 THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE 4TH FEBRUARY, 2017 GOVERNMENT NOTICE APPOINTMENT OF MARRIAGE OFFICER IN EXERCISE OF THE POWERS CONFERRED UPON HIM BY SECTION 4(1) (A) OF THE MARRIAGE ACT, CHAPTER 45:01 OF THE LAWS OF GUYANA, THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP HAS GRANTED APPROVAL FOR THE UNDERMENTIONED PERSONS TO BE APPOINTED MARRIAGE OFFICERS WITH EFFECT FROM 4TH FEBRUARY, 2017. NO. NAME ORGANISATION 1. Rev. Shellon Mc Donald-Paul Church of the Nazarene 2. Rev. Caroline Cleopatra Williamson Church of the Nazarene 3. Rev. David Ross Church of the Nazarene 4. Rev. Abraham Nagamootoo Church of the Nazarene 5. Rev. Clarence Ulrice Charles Church of the Nazarene With Regards, (No. 271) APPOINTMENT OF MARRIAGE OFFICER IN EXERCISE OF THE POWERS CONFERRED UPON HIM BY SECTION 4(1) (A) OF THE MARRIAGE ACT, CHAPTER 45:01 OF THE LAWS OF GUYANA, THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP HAS GRANTED APPROVAL FOR THE UNDERMENTIONED PERSONS TO BE APPOINTED MARRIAGE OFFICERS WITH EFFECT FROM 4TH FEBRUARY, 2017. NO. NAME ORGANISATION 1. Mr. Phillip Charles Edwards Evangelical Lutheran Church 2.
    [Show full text]
  • (FCPF) Carbon Fund Emission Reductions Program Idea Note
    Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Carbon Fund Emission Reductions Program Idea Note (ER-PIN) Country: GUYANA ER Program Name: Guyana’s Emission Reduction Programme for Sustainable Forest Management Date of Submission or Revision: September 15, 2015 Page 1 of 69 Disclaimer Disclaimer: The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this document submitted by REDD Country Participant and accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any consequence of its use. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map do not imply on the part of the World Bank any judgment on the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The Facility Management Team and the REDD Country Participant shall make this document publicly available, in accordance with the World Bank Access to Information Policy and the Guidance on Disclosure of Information for the FCPF (FMT Note CF-2013-2 Rev, dated November 2013). Guidelines: 1. The FCPF Carbon Fund will deliver Emission Reductions (ERs) from activities that reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, conserve forests, promote the sustainable management of forests, and enhance forest carbon stocks in developing countries (REDD+) to the Carbon Fund Participants. 2. A REDD Country Participant interested in proposing an ER Program to the Carbon Fund should refer to the selection criteria included in the Carbon Fund Issues Note available on the FCPF website (www.forestcarbonpartnership.org) and to further guidance that may be communicated by the FCPF Facility Management Team (FMT) over time. 3. ER Programs shall come from FCPF REDD Country Participants that have signed their Readiness Preparation Grant Agreement, using this ER Program Idea Note (‘ER-PIN’) template.
    [Show full text]
  • REPORT by the AMER.INDIAN LANDS COMMISSION
    GUYANA REPORT by the AMER.INDIAN LANDS COMMISSION AUGUST, 1969 Allerindi�n Lands Commission, 105 New Garden Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, Guyana, TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Par,agaphs � PART I Terms of Reference 6 - 7 2 Procedure adopted 8 - 23 3 Brief Geographical Note 24 - 29 8 Brief Historical Note 30 - 51 9 Interpretation of 'Amerindian• 52 - 60 17 Tribal Distribution 61 - 66 20 Freedons and Permissions 67 - 76 20 Land Use 77 - 86 25 INDUSTRI ES 1. .Agriculture 87 - 100 29 2. Cattle 101 - 128 33 3. Timber 129 - 139 41 4. Balata 140 44 5. Mining 141 - 144 44 Entitl enent 145 - 160 46 Local Government 161 - 172 53 Social Services 1. Education 173 - 179 57 2. Cor:1t1unity Developnent 180 - 182 59 3. Health 183 - 188 60 Integration 189 - 205 62 Legislation 206 67 Sw:imary of General Recornnendations 68 fl.RT II - SPECIFIC RECOMMEND.i\.TIONS General Remarks 207 - 220 71 1. W�]2ishana Cor:1I!lunities: ) 221 - 230 74 ) Achiwib: Karaudanawa ) Af.shalton: Awariwaunau ) ) 77 Mururanau: Shea ) Sand Creek: Sawariwau ) Potarinau. ) Paragraphs 2. Macusi Co:mnunities: 231 - 241 94 ) Shµlinab: St. Ignatius ) Moco-Moco: Nappi: Parishara ) ) Yupukari: Massara ) Annai: Toka ) 97 ) Ya.karinta: Aranaputa ) Karasabai: Taruka ) Kanapang: Itabac. ) 242 - 249 115 3. Patruaona Communities: ) Monkey Mountain: Kato ) Farama.katoi: Kurukabaru ) ) 117 Kopinang: Waipa & Sandhill ) Kaibarupai: Ka.mana ) Chenapau: Maikwak ) Mahdia-Kangaruma: Tunatunari � .Akawaio-.Arekuna Communities 250 - 258 130 ) Kamarang Keng: Wara!!ladon ) Jawalla: Morowta ) Phillippai,
    [Show full text]
  • The Scenic Lake Capoey of Guyana
    All photos by Guyanese Marco Basir The Scenic Lake Capoey of Guyana By Dmitri Allicock About five miles inland from the Atlantic, along the Essequibo Coast, stretches a cordon of fresh water lakes formed by creeks which spreads over the coastal savannahs. The quiet and scenic Lake Capoey is one of several lakes including Mainstay and Hot and Cold that captures some the splendor of Guyana’s lush tropical greenery. Lake Capoey is located near the villages of Affiance and Taymouth Manor, in Region Two {Pomeroon-Supenaam} and can be access from Anna Regina or Suddie. The tranquil Lake is believed to have been found centuries ago and settled by Arawaks who still maintain a small presence in the nearby communities. There are more than 380 residents who are in involved in farming and the timber industry. Guyanese Online - http://guyaneseonline.wordpress.com/ Lake Capoey is not without a remote British colonial history. The left bank of the Essequibo River, for thirty miles before it reaches the Atlantic Ocean was at one time called a garden of fertility. No fewer than forty two estates or plantations were located on its shores before the 1833 Emancipation Act changed history. It was called Aroabisce Coast but was commonly known as Capoey from a creek of that name in the center of the district. Lake Capoey and the other lakes were situated aback of the estates, surrounded by low sandy hills. A racecourse was laid out near the Capoey Lake, where the planters rode their ponies and mules in friendly manner. Along the brown sandy shore of the Lake Capoey the great Ité Palms (Mauritiaflexuosa) grows in clumps forming small colonies on the sandy elevations which slope gently down to the water whose ripples are fanned by the steady eastern breeze of the Atlantic.
    [Show full text]
  • Guyana (Country Code +592) Communication of 9.II.2015: Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co
    Guyana (country code +592) Communication of 9.II.2015: Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. Ltd, Georgetown, announces an update to the national numbering plan of Guyana with cellular code blocks for Digicel Guyana lncorporated, a registered cellular operator in Guyana. NDC - National N(S)N Number Length Destination Code or Usage of E.164 Additional leading digits of N(S)N – Maximum Minimum number Information National Significant Length Length Number 600XXXX to 604XXXX 7 7 Non-geographic Digicel Guyana Inc. number – Mobile telephony service 659XXXX 7 7 Non-geographic Digicel Guyana Inc. number – Mobile telephony service 660XXXX to 669XXXX 7 7 Non-geographic Digicel Guyana Inc. number – Mobile telephony service 670XXXX to 674XXXX 7 7 Non-geographic Digicel Guyana Inc. number – Mobile telephony service 675XXXX to 679XXXX 7 7 Non-geographic Digicel Guyana Inc. number – Mobile telephony service 680XXXX to 689XXXX 7 7 Non-geographic Digicel Guyana Inc. number – Mobile telephony service 690XXXX to 699XXXX 7 7 Non-geographic Digicel Guyana Inc. number – Mobile telephony service Contact: Mr Clinton Francis Supervisor – Business Planning Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Co. Ltd. 79 Brickdam, Stabroek P.O. Box 10628 GEORGETOWN Guyana Tel: +592 223 8024 Fax: +592 226 8940 E-mail: [email protected] Communication of 31.XII.2009: Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company Limited (GT&T), Georgetown, announces the introduction of the following new area codes and number ranges: Location Area codes and number ranges Mocha E.B.D. 217 0XXX, 217 1XXX (new wire-line switch) Crabwood Creek, Corentyne 335 1XXX (upgrade) Hope West, E.C.D. 256 5XXX (upgrade) Enterprise E.C.D.
    [Show full text]