Introduction – By Dmitri Allicock
Picture of my family- Left to right, Yuri, Joycelyn, Myself, Brenda, Andrei, Jennifer, Kenrick and my mother Enez
Every man is an omnibus in which his ancestors ride.” Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) American author and poet
I was born in the bauxite town of Mackenzie, Upper Demerara, the area now called Linden and Guyana’s second largest town
I was born in the bauxite town of Mackenzie, Upper Demerara, the area now called Linden and Guyana’s second largest town
I don’t seem to recall a moment in my life that was devoid of family influences. Coming from great parents with strong traditional family values, both worked tirelessly and rose to every occasion while raising a family of seven children. 
Despite losing the only two grandparents whom I was privileged to meet briefly as a child, family, history and the natural wonders of Guyana were central in our household. Both Mom and Dad talked relentlessly and were always trying to understand them just a little better. Continue reading
Oh Beautiful Guyana by Dmitri Allicock 