The Mahaicony River is a small river in northern Guyana that drains into the Atlantic Ocean . Mahaicony village is found at the mouth of the river.
6-400: Farming and cattle rearing are the predominant human use of the lower reaches of the river. Sea defenses were built to protect the area from coastline erosion tangent to the river. Spring tides and heavy rains can deteriorate the natural mangrove defenses or man-built dams, which affects nearby settlements of Mahaicony, Content, and Dantzig. There is a koker at Mora Point for diverting water into
12-459: Is an Amerindian village located in the Mahaica-Berbice of Guyana . The community was initially called “Moracoba”; a name that was birthed from a combination of two Arawak words; ‘Mora’ meaning tree and ‘Coba’ meaning stump. However, several decades ago the name was officially changed to ‘Moraikobai’. The village is situated approximately ninety-six miles (154 km) from the confluence of
18-620: The Mahaicony River , and is only accessible by the Mahaicony creek, helicopter, and trail, the latter of which can be treacherous given that it is of sand; it connects the village to Linden in Region 10 and consists of a population of just over five hundred residents, who are predominantly indigenous peoples from the Arawak tribe. Dorothy Patoir is said to be the first individual born in the village when it
24-579: The Jagdeo canal, and Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary/-Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) Phase Two is a proposed conservancy project for additional drainage. Ninety-six miles up the river is the village of Moraikobai . The river is an important transportation hub for the community. Esau and Jacob is another riverside settlement. This article related to a river in Guyana is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Moraikobai Moraikobai
30-467: Was established many decades ago. Presently, the village is led by a Toshao (Indigenous leader). The geographical construct of the village is relatively large, naturally fertile, and mostly unoccupied. Logging and farming are the major economic activities of the village. Moraikobai has a rich religious heritage, and its people endorse Christianity to a large extent. In this respect, the village consists of three churches including an Anglican church which
36-399: Was established when the community was first inaugurated as a mission. It follows that in the early days the village was known as St. Francis Mission and later, St. Francis District. Moraikobai is also known for its huge benab and exquisite handicraft produced by its skilled residents. Moraikobai is supported by a health centre, nursery and primary schools and a guest house, which is funded by
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