Bartica is said to have been developed from an Anglican missionary settlement established in 1842. The name ‘Bartica’ is believed to have come from an Amerindian word meaning ‘red earth’, abundant in the area.
Called the “Gateway to the Interior”, the town of about 15,000 people is the launching point for people who work in the rainforests of Guyana, mining gold and diamonds.
During the Easter weekend every year, Bartica hosts the Bartica Regatta, a growing variety of entertaining holiday activities, including water sports (featuring mostly speedboats), cricket, boxing, soccer, talent shows, a street parade, and a Miss Bartica Regatta pageant.
There is also a summer Regatta, which is held annually in August. (Taken from Guyana Times Sunday Magazine)
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