Eyelash, written Eye Lash in the directory, is a mining community in the Matarkai sub-region of Barima-Waini, Region 1.
A documented mining settlement
A historical health survey hosted by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission identifies Eyelash in the Matthews Ridge–Port Kaituma area. Its old population and journey-time figures are not used here as current facts.
Community services
In February 2026, DPI reported education funding that included school works at Eyelash. The account explained that more permanent settlement in former itinerant mining areas had created a need for public services.
The Matthews Ridge and Port Kaituma profiles provide further geographical context for this part of Region 1.
Explore nearby and related places
- Matthews Ridge: Mining Heritage and Connections in Region 1
- Port Kaituma: A Community and Service Centre in Matarkai
- Region 1 community directory
- Essequibo county directory
Sources and further reading
- Impact_of_mining_on_health_112003.pdf
- 9 1 Billion Boost For Region One To Drive Education Infrastructure And Agriculture
