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Cheddi Jagan Bio Diversity Park
Cheddi Jagan Bio Diversity Park is a park in Lima Sands Pomeroon-Supenaam, Guyana. It was opened in 2002 in memory of former president Cheddi Jagan. Isahak Basir came up with the idea for the park, and its location at Lima Sands village west of Anna Regina, was chosen in September 2001. It officially opened on March 23, 2002 by Minister Clement Rohee. The park contains a variety of plants and subordinating savannahs, and can be accessed by road parallel to the Tapacooma Main Canals. Lima Sands Cemetery is also located at the park. See also * History of Guyana * Guyana Botanical Gardens Guyana Botanical Gardens is a tropical botanical garden in Georgetown, Guyana. It is next to the Guyana Zoo and Castellani House. Description It includes the Seven Ponds (the Place of Heroes), which is the burial sites of * Governor Ge ... References {{Commons category, position=left Parks in Guyana Protected areas established in 2001 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lima Sands
Lima Sands is a village in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana. It is located to the west of Anna Regina. The Cheddi Jagan Bio Diversity Park is in Lima Sands. History The plantations in the area were depended on the Anna Regina estate for their water. The relationship between the planters was poor, and the water supply was often sabotaged. In 1788, a canal was dug from Tapakuma Lake to the Lima estate using slave labour which resulted in the creation of Lima Sands. The canal became a favourite escape route for slaves. The Cheddi Jagan Bio Diversity Park opened in the village on 23 March 2002. Overview Lima Sands has a primary school, a health care centre and a community centre. The village has electricity, and a water supply. It has eight churches, a mosque, and a mandir. Lima Sands can be accessed from Anna Regina, and Mainstay Lake. In December 2021, it was announced that the road to Anna Regina will be asphalted and upgraded. Lima Sands was designated in 2020 as a loca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |