Onderneeming
Onderneeming is a village in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region of Guyana. The village is located on the Atlantic coast. Its population was 1,095 in 2012.[1]
History
Onderneeming started as a plantation. After the abolitionism of slavery in 1833,[2] Indian indentured workers were brought to Guyana. The old Dutch fortress at Onderneeming housed the Indian Immigration Office.[3]
Until the start of the 21st century, Onderneeming was a little village with a population of 150 people.[4] In 2009, the Little Red Village program was started in Onderneeming by the non-governmental organization Food for the Poor. Houses were built for people living in squatted shanty towns, and every house was allocated a little piece of land. As part of the program, a school was built.[5]
In 2013, the New Opportunity Corps started in Onderneeming.[6] The program aims to give girls and boys who had been in trouble with the law a new chance.[7] In 2014, the Rooster Resort and Fun Park opened in the village.[8] In January 2021, a health care centre opened.[9] In February 2021, it was announced that 800 new houses will be constructed in Charity and Onderneeming.[10]
See also
- Squatting in Guyana
References
- ^ a b "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "An Act for the Abolition of Slavery throughout the British Colonies; for promoting the Industry of the manumitted Slaves; and for compensating the Persons hitherto entitled to the Services of such Slaves". pdavis. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Isahak Basir. "A story of hardship and triumph". Guyana Times International. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast". Stabroek News. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Little Red Village is one year old". Stabroek News. 6 April 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "The New Opportunity Corps – Correctional facility or Home Away from Home?". Kaieteur News Online. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "President contemplating early release and reintegration for NOC youth". Department of Public Information. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Onderneeming to get US$1 million resort and fun park". Stabroek News. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Health centre commissioned at Onderneeming". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "800 house lots to be allocated in Charity & Onderneeming in March". iNews Guyana. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
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