In Guyana, when you hear someone say “over the river” or “the country side” or even “the West side is the best side”, they are talking about none other than the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three). This region contains a mixed variety of lifestyles. For instance, the older generation would live a more calm and simple life. They would prefer to rock in their hammocks – which is usually in their veranda or under a coconut tree – and take in the cool, fresh breeze that ever so often blows at the houses nearer to the seawalls. As for the younger generation, they have a more active and busy life – they are involved in the more modern things of life such as college, work, hobbies and even entertainment. This article will reveal further details about this colorful region in Guyana.