Guyana discovered oil in 2015, going from backwater to boom town. Offshore production set to surpass Qatar, US, Norway. Infrastructure development ongoing, changing the landscape.
Visiting Georgetown, the author noted the juxtaposition of developing urban elements like gated communities, highways, and a deep-water port with remnants of the past - leafy streets, coconut sellers, and donkey carts.
Personal connection explored through family history - memories of grandmother's cooking connecting to local Guyanese dishes, and great-grandmother's recounts of life in Georgetown, contrasting with the present-day transformation of the city.
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