Suddie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Suddie
Village
Suddie Location in Guyana
Country	Guyana
Region	Pomeroon-Supenaam
Population  (2012)
• Total	678

Suddie is a village located on the Essequibo coast in Guyana. It's part of the Pomeroon-Supenaam region, right near the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it about a mile north of a place called Onderneeming. In 2012, Suddie had a population of 678 people.

Suddie's Past: From Clubhouse to Hospital

Suddie has an interesting history, changing from a fun spot for plantation owners to an important place for health. In the mid-1800s, there was a big building complex in Suddie. This building was a clubhouse where plantation owners from the Netherlands would relax. They enjoyed sitting on the porches and looking at the beautiful beach. Over time, this clubhouse became what we know today as the Suddie Hospital.

Farming and New Arrivals

Unlike other areas along the coast that grew cotton and sugar, Suddie was known for growing coffee and cocoa. It also produced honey! In 1835, many immigrants from Madeira, Portugal, came to Suddie. They worked on these coffee and cocoa farms and helped with honey production.

However, the working conditions were very tough, and many of the Portuguese workers faced difficulties. To help them, Governor Henry Lyte set up a special group in 1841 to look into their situation. This led to better living conditions for the workers. The Portuguese community then grew and became a big part of Suddie's development.

Important Places in Suddie

Suddie has several key landmarks and features that are important to the community.

Suddie Hospital

The Suddie Hospital is a small but important facility. It has about 100 beds and provides healthcare services for the people living in the village and nearby areas.

Other Community Spots

You can find a very old mango tree in Suddie, which locals say is over 100 years old! The village also has a busy market where people can buy and sell goods. A High Court opened in Suddie in 2005, which is an important legal building. There's also St. Anne's Anglican Church, several schools, a police station, and a post office. For sports fans, Suddie has a cricket ground.

Famous Cricketers from Suddie

Suddie is also known as the home of two famous cricketers, Anthony and Akenie Adams. They both come from this village.

See also

In Spanish: Suddie para niños