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The Council of Friends of New Amsterdam (COFONA) is a collaborative initiative that networks among individuals, associations, and agencies for the overall educational and socio-economic growth and development of the town of New Amsterdam.Financial Award and Recognition for COFONA Band Members
A special award and recognition ceremony was held in the summer of 2015 to acknowledge the academic achievements of COFONA’s Band members. Four (4) of these members were recognized for their performance on the Guyana’s Grade 6 Assessments (Common Entrance) and their...
read morePresident announces re-introduction of National Cadet Corps
With the aim of providing youths with basic leadership skills and affording them the opportunity to travel to their country, Head of State, David Granger, today announced that he would be re-introducing the National Cadet Corps. A product of the Queen’s College Cadet...
read moreNew Amsterdam Deputy Mayor dies suddenly
Deputy Mayor of the Town of New Amsterdam, Harold Dabydeen died suddenly on Friday evening at the New Amsterdam Hospital. He reportedly suffered a heart attack. Dabydeen, 65, lived alone at King Street New Amsterdam. He served in the municipality since 1994 and was...
read moreDavid A. Granger sworn in as Guyana’s 8th Executive President
– Official inauguration to be done on Independence Day , May 26 at National Stadium Amidst the display of love and support by thousands of Guyanese, David Arthur Granger, was sworn in as Guyana’s 8th Executive President yesterday on the balcony of the Parliament with...
read moreNational Trust launches ‘New Amsterdam Heritage Trail’
The National Trust of Guyana, an agency under the auspices of the Culture Ministry which is responsible for the preservation and promotion of the nation’s heritage, launched the ‘New Amsterdam Heritage Trail’ a booklet which features 39 historical sites in New...
read moreThe Passing of Our Beloved Vernon M. Bennett
We Regret To Inform You Of the Passing of Our Beloved Vernon M. Bennett Who passed away on Thurs. 03/19/2015 Viewing: Sat. – 03/28/2015 ~ 8:00AM -10:00AM Service: Sat. – 03/28/2015 ~ 10:00AM St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church 311 Hawthorne Street Brooklyn, NY 11225 For...
read moreDrug shortage hits Berbice hospitals
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA), Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo; CEO of the New Amsterdam Hospital, Mr. Alan Johnson; and PRO of BRHA, Mr. Michael Itwaru were recently grilled about allegations of shortage of drugs at the hospitals....
read moreOne of Guyana’s most accomplished pianists has passed
Dear Editor With respect to the (too) short BBC TV documentary on the Congolese Classical Orchestra whose self-taught musicians celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2014, it was a joy to see and listen to the sound of violins, so rare an experience locally in recent...
read moreHead bemoans conditions at N/A School of Nursing
Lack of adequate and qualified instructors, cramped space, noise interference, poor ventilation in classrooms and building safety concerns were among the issues raised by Resident Tutor of the New Amsterdam School of Nursing, Ms. Oslyn Hicken. She was addressing the...
read morePopulation in Berbice continues to plummet
… but steady rise seen in the interior Regions Five and Six have experienced a sharp decline in their populations by 16,969 persons, while there has been a steady rise in the hinterland, preliminary findings of the Guyana Population and Housing Census 2012 have...
read moreGPL completes project to connect Demerara, Berbice
In one of its most significant developments, the state-owned power company yesterday announced that it has finally completed works to connect Berbice and Demerara. In effect, the cable across the Berbice River, will serve to stabilize power in the Region Five and Six...
read moreAfter Georgetown success… : ‘Berbice Shines’ environment project launched in New Amsterdam
THE ‘Berbice Shines’ environment project, with the main aim of sensitising the public to the importance of maintaining clean and healthy communities, was officially launched on Saturday, June 7, in New Amsterdam, Berbice. Conceptualised after the implementation of the...
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