City guide Anna Regina
- Highway Access Essequibo Coast Public Road (connects Supenaam stelling to Charity) The Essequibo Coast Road runs through Anna Regina. From Georgetown the overland route is…
- Historic Buildings The High Court Building at Anna Regina The Anna Regina High Bridge, the National Trust's Dutch-era bridge in town.
- Historical Sites St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church (One of the oldest in the region) The Anna Regina High Bridge, recorded by the National Trust as Dutch-era infrastructure…
- Internet Speed 10-20 Mbps via GTT Fibre; mobile data LTE provides 15 Mbps on ENet/Digicel E-Networks fibre in Anna Regina is 350 Mbps for GYD 13,100 a month or 1,000 Mbps for GYD…
- Language Classes English is the official language; Spanish tutors available through the regional school… English is the only official language, and most people also speak Guyanese Creole. Formal…
- Laundry Services Self-service not common; local wash-and-fold services near the market none
- Libraries & Study Spots Anna Regina Public Library none
- Local Brewery Banks DIH (Banks Beer) - products widely available at all local spirit shops Banks DIH Limited brews Banks Beer, the national lager and milk stout, and bottles…
- Local Heritage Strong rice-farming culture (the town is surrounded by rice paddies) A Dutch sugar plantation later named for two drowned sisters; the town was formed in 1990…
- Local Markets Anna Regina Market (Fresh produce, local spices, and handmade crafts) Anna Regina New Market and Anna Regina Old Market on the Essequibo Coast Road.
- Main Train/Transit Hub Anna Regina Bus & Car Park (Minibuses Route 43 to Supenaam) Anna Regina New Market and Anna Regina Old Market, both on the Essequibo Coast Road, are…
- Museums & Art Venues Anna Regina Town Hall holds occasional local art and heritage exhibitions The National Trust sites in town are the Damon Monument at Damon Square and the Anna…
- Music Scene Chutney and Soca music dominate the local bars and 'loud speaker' trucks Soca and calypso, especially at Mashramani on 23 February.
- Must-See Landmarks Damon Monument (Commemorating the 1834 rebellion leader) The Damon Monument (1988) at Damon Square, for the 1834 apprenticeship protest. The…
- National Parks Nearby Kaieteur Falls (Requires a flight from Ogle/Georgetown, not reachable by road) Kaieteur National Park (626.8 km2 in Region 8), run by the Protected Areas Commission. It…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Lake Capoey (Secluded lake with stunning views, accessible via boat) Mainstay Lake, with the resort 15 minutes inland, and Capoey Lake to the south-west.
- Networking Events Essequibo Chamber of Commerce and Industry meetings at the Anna Regina Town Hall none
- Parcel Delivery Service GPOC (Guyana Post Office Corporation) on the Public Road; DHL via agents in Georgetown Anna Regina Post Office on the Essequibo Coast Road.
- Popular International Cuisine Chinese restaurants are standard (e.g., Panda Garden on the Public Road) Chinese restaurants (chow mein, lo mein, meat and rice) are common across Guyana, and…
- Population Approx. 12,000 11,846 in the 2022 census, up from 11,602 in 2012.
- Power 110V/220V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets (Frequency of power outages is moderate) 240 V, 60 Hz, with NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15 and BS 1363 (type G) sockets. Guyana Power and…
- Property Tax Yes, based on the capital value of the property (Rates are very low) Individuals are exempt from property tax from the 2025 year of income. Companies pay 0% on…
- Property Transaction Tax Capital Gains Tax (20%) and Stamp Duty (approx. 2%) Capital gains tax is 20% (a private home is exempt if the proceeds buy another of equal or…
- Public Transport Passes None; pay per trip. Supenaam to Anna Regina is approx. 500-700 GYD Minibuses charge about GYD 60 to GYD 1,000 by distance, paid per ride. The Parika-Supenaam…
- Regional Travel Speedboat from Parika to Supenaam ($1,500 GYD) then minibus to Anna Regina Parika to Supenaam on the Transport and Harbours ferry is GYD 380 for an adult (a car is…
- Religious Sites Various Mandirs, Mosques, and Churches lining the Essequibo Public Road St Bartholomew's Anglican Church in Queenstown, established 1842, and the East Indian…
- SIM Card ENet or Digicel; ENet Orange plans offer 20GB for approx. 3,500 GYD ($17 USD) Digicel prepaid, bought in a store with government ID. The 30 Day Prime Plan Lite is GYD…
- Scenic Viewpoints Top of the Anna Regina High Dam overlooking the rice fields The white-sand shore of Mainstay Lake at Lake Mainstay Resort, 15 minutes inland.
- Short Term Rentals Lake Mainstay Resort (approx. $120 USD/night) or local guesthouses (approx. $40 USD/night) Lake Mainstay Resort publishes nightly rates from USD 103 to USD 282. A two-day, one-night…
- Social Events for Expats Weekend gatherings at the Bush Lot Night Spots or Lake Mainstay Pineapple Festival… none
- Street Art Community murals often found on the walls of the community centers none
- Street Food Stalls Anna Regina Car Park (Evening stalls selling egg balls, pholourie, and BBQ) Anna Regina New Market and Old Market on the Essequibo Coast Road. Smaller towns usually…
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $15,000 USD per m² (Land value focused; 400 m² plot ≈ $30,000 USD) Hoff Van Aurich, under 1.5 miles inland between Queenstown and La Union, allocated about…
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $8,000 USD per m² (Plot of land in developing areas ≈ $15,000 USD) A triple lot on the main road in Queenstown, Essequibo (0.1161, 0.1157 and 0.1153 acres)…
- Table Tennis Spots Anna Regina Community Centre Lake Mainstay Resort lists table tennis, lawn tennis and beach volleyball for guests, 15…
- Tap Water Not drinkable; 5-gallon bottled water delivery (Banks DIH) costs approx. 500 GYD Do not drink the tap water; bottled water is the usual substitute. Guyana Water Inc…
- Tax System Source-based and Residence-based (Worldwide income for residents) Residents, present 183 days in the calendar year, are taxed on worldwide income…
- Tech Repair Services Small electronics shops in the Anna Regina Market complex none
- Theater Venues Anna Regina Multilateral School Auditorium for local plays none
- Top International Airline American Airlines or Caribbean Airlines via Cheddi Jagan International (GEO) Caribbean Airlines and American Airlines are the main links into Cheddi Jagan…
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