History of plantation slavery in Guyana
Date of first arrival of slaves in Guyana is not exactly known, but it is believed that the first group was brought by Dutch settlers. Many slaves were brought from West Africa in ships belonging…
An example of a contract for Chinese immigrants
An example of a contract for Chinese immigrants Below is an example contracts for Chinese immigrants in 1873. The agreement between the Chong Su, a native of China, and Theophilus Sempsonom, Esquire, acting as agent…
Arrival of Indians in Guyana.
Arrival of Indians in Guyana. Despite the fact that the continued recruitment of workers in the West Indies, Africa, Europe, it did not help ease the labor shortage in Guyana. After the West Indies have…
Arrival of the Portuguese in Guyana
Arrival of the Portuguese in Guyana Since the abolition of the slave trade in 1807, and, especially, during the campaign to eradicate slavery, the planters of South America and the Caribbean and in Guyana, including…
The abolition of slavery in Guyana
August 28, 1833 House of Commons in England approved the bill, introduced by Thomas Bakstonom.Zakonoproekt, which came into force on August 1, 1834, included: 1. Take immediate steps to abolish slavery in British colonies. 2.…
Amerindians in Guyana
Amerindians in Guyana Indians of South America - remains quite advanced civilizations and cultural identities. Most of the civilizations of South America has been destroyed and wiped out the invaders. The remains of peoples and…
Arrival of Chinese workers in Guyana
Arrival of Chinese workers in Guyana In 1934, slaves brought from Africa to the colonies of Great Britain in South America, were released. In British Guiana a significant part of freedmen decided to live off…