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The Settling of the Dutch in Guyana
You may have heard of the village of Vergenoegen located on the East Bank of Essequibo in Guyana. Did you know that the word ‘Vergenoegen’ comes from Dutch language meaning pleasure or contentment? This village along with many others such as New Amsterdam, Zeeburg, Goed Fortuin and Goedverwagting, have all received their names from the […]
Sarika Prasad