by Cofona Admin | Dec 3, 2017 | General, News
The Esplanade Recreational Park and Botanical Gardens situated in North Western New Amsterdam is undergoing mammoth rehabilitation work by the Mayor and Town Council of New Amsterdam. Financing for this project which is all part of the New Amsterdam town enhancement...
by Cofona Admin | Nov 11, 2017 | General, News
Stalwart and former two times Deputy Mayor, Winifred Haywood was unanimously elected to serve as Mayor of Guyana’s oldest town, New Amsterdam; while businessman George Tucker, was elected as the new Deputy Mayor. Haywood, who was serving in the position of Deputy...
by Cofona Admin | Oct 25, 2017 | General, News
The once famous Burnham Park Sporting Facilities situated in New Amsterdam, East Berbice is getting a much-needed facelift. The venue is earmarked to accommodate a synthetic Track which will be the second in the country. Burnham Park Sporting Facilities, once ranked...
by Cofona Admin | Sep 15, 2016 | Activities and Projects, News
Support for the NA Prison Literacy Program The prison administration and the literacy instructor were in high praise of the resourcefulness and efforts made by COFONA to aid in assisting both the male and female prison system in New Amsterdam. New Amsterdam houses the...
by Cofona Admin | Aug 15, 2016 | Activities and Projects, News
We are Collaborating for the Development of Youths in the Township Neuroscientists are discovering multiple ways that musical training improves the function and connectivity of different brain regions. Musical training increases brain volume and strengthens...
by Cofona Admin | Apr 15, 2016 | Activities and Projects, News
Your Support is making a difference Over the last five years, members, friends and supporters of the Council of Friends of New Amsterdam have provided continuous support for the COFONA Band Corps, especially for instruments and uniform, in addition to other programs...