all parts of Guyana, and even from other countries. There is also a summer Regatta, which is held annually in August. Notable people Frank Bowling (1934-), an abstract painter. Dianne Ferreira-James (1970-), international FIFA referee Ivor Mendonca (1934-2014), a West Indian cricketer Kaysia Schultz (1997-), a West Indian cricketer Massacre On the 17th of February 2008 Bartica was allegedly attacked by Rondell Rawlins' heavily armed gang. Twelve people, including three policemen, were shot dead as the gang terrorized the town. The Bartica Police Station was overrun by the gunmen during the rampage and several business places robbed during the hour-long mayhem. The gang and attack is believed to linked to the Lusignan Massacre three weeks earlier. The perpetrators were killed on August 28, 2008 at one of their hideouts near the Guyanese capital Georgetown in a shootout with the police. References External links Bartica Massacre Populated places in Cuyuni-Mazaruni