Dutch colonisation of the Guianas exchange for New Amsterdam. Dutch Guiana was not a political entity, but rather a geographical indication. The colonies that formed along Dutch Guiana were, initially, controlled by several entities. Essequibo and Demerara were controlled by the Dutch West India Company, while Berbice and Suriname were controlled by the Society of Berbice and the Society of Suriname, respectively. Cayenne (French Guiana) was also briefly controlled by the Dutch between 1660 and 1664, and again between 1676 and 1677. Under the Batavian Republic, much of Dutch Guiana was once again occupied by the British. After the Napoleonic Wars in 1814, Britain gained
What Now (band) What Now (band) What Now is a rock band from Ballito, South Africa, currently based in London. The band consists of Tyron Layley (lead vocals, bass guitar), Ryan Morris (guitar and vocals), and Adam Jenkins (drums). The band's name comes from an old surfing video. The band moved from South Africa to London England where they started writing songs and touring the UK and Europe. The band have released a few demo's and toured with bands like Young Guns (band), The Xcerts and Anberlin. The band are currently writing and recording songs for a full length album in their home