Washington University of Barbados, Georgetown

Name: Washington University of Barbados
Address: Georgetown, Guyana

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The Washington University of Barbados was established in 2016 and was granted charter from the Ministry of Education of Barbados during the same year. The university claimed to be devoted to preparing and educating students from across the globe to become professional doctors, but has been named as part of an international medical school scam. Both Dr. Rap and Mr. Dalchand have been arrested and charged before the Magistrates Court at District C in Barbados. Both are charged that they defrauded Casa Grande Hotel in St Philip; Furniture Ltd and Builders Mart. These are all businesses owned Mrs Ram Merchandani the owner of Casa Grande Hotel; the campus of the University. The charges arose when cheques tendered for services by these companies were dishonoured by the bank. The sums of monies are in excess of $300000.00 BDS. Both men are remanded in prison in Barbados awaiting hearing. They are set to reappear on Monday 22 September 2018. ()

Established: 2016Coordinates: 6°49'1"N, 58°8'6"W

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Nearby attractions include: Guyana National Park, Guyana Zoo, National Cultural Centre, Castellani House.

1.2 miW
National park, Park
Guyana National Park, Georgetown
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, Guyana, the Guyana National Park stands as a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. This sprawling park is a cherished green space for locals and a delightful discovery for visitors to the country's capital.
1.1 miSW
Zoo
Guyana Zoo, Georgetown
28 min walk • Guyana Zoo is a zoo located in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. The zoo officially opened in 1952, but its grounds had been used as botanical gardens since 1895. Some of its most popular attractions are harpy eagles and manatees. As of 2005, the zoo had approximately 25 staff.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Cultural Centre, Georgetown
27 min walk • The National Cultural Centre, the premier auditorium for cultural presentations in Georgetown, Guyana. It is on Homestretch Avenue, in D’Urban Park. It hosts theatre, music, and dance as well as other events.
1.3 miSW
Museum
Castellani House, Georgetown
33 min walk • Castellani House is a large nineteenth-century building in Georgetown, Guyana. It is on the corner of Vlissengen Road and Homestretch Avenue. It was designed and constructed by the Maltese architect, Cesar Castellani, between 1879 and 1882.
1 miW
6°49'12"N • 58°8'57"W
Protected Areas Commission, Georgetown
26 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Guyana Defence Force Ground, Georgetown
21 min walk • The Guyana Defence Force Ground is a multi-use stadium on Vlissengen Road in Georgetown, Guyana. Owned by the Guyana Defence Force and based within Camp Ayanganna, it is used mostly for football matches and athletics competitions, though in the past it has hosted one first-class cricket match.
1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Georgetown Football Stadium, Georgetown
29 min walk • Georgetown Football Stadium is a multi-use stadium on Vlissengen Road in Georgetown, Guyana. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 2,000 people. It formerly hosted international venues. It's the main venue for local teams in the GFF Elite League: GDF, Milerock, Santos, and the Western Tigers.
1.2 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bourda, Georgetown
31 min walk • Bourda, or officially Georgetown Cricket Club Ground, is a cricket ground in Georgetown, Guyana, used by the Guyanese cricket team for matches with other nations in the Caribbean as well as some test matches involving the West Indies.