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Berbice schools benefit from Food for the Poor, St. Francis Community Developers goodwill

by Cofona Admin | Mar 27, 2012 | General

MARCH 26, 2012 | BY KAIETEUR NEWSFood for the Poor Guyana Inc and the St Francis Community Developers have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars worth in books, rugs, television sets, health related materials, videos among other materials to several Berbice...
Dedicated and long-serving priest, Msgr. Terrence Montrose is a ‘Special Person’

Dedicated and long-serving priest, Msgr. Terrence Montrose is a ‘Special Person’

by Cofona Admin | Mar 26, 2012 | Featured Profiles

March 4, 2012 | By Kaieteur NewsPull Quote: “I don’t have any regrets. I don’t feel that I had any doubt. I had made up my mind and that is what I had to do. Now I am celebrating 37 years and I am very happy. I don’t think I would change it for anything. There were...
The passing of Ms. Yvonne Marjorie Floris also known as Yvonne Cossiah

The passing of Ms. Yvonne Marjorie Floris also known as Yvonne Cossiah

by Cofona Admin | Mar 24, 2012 | Condolences

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ms. Yvonne Marjorie Floris also known as Yvonne Cossiah, the sister of Dr. Claire Floris-Wilson (Executive Board Member of Cofona) and Aubrey Cossiah. We, the members of Cofona extend our deepest sympathy...

FFP (Guy) Inc. joins RHTY&SC to sponsor T20 tourney for Berbice River teams

by Cofona Admin | Mar 23, 2012 | Sports

March 22, 2012 | By Kaieteur NewsCricket teams in the Berbice River areas which have been long neglected are breathing a sigh of relief since their constant pleas for tournaments have been finally answered.This is mainly as a result of the efforts of Food for The Poor...
Helping others after hitting ‘rock-bottom’… Eskar Adams is a ‘Special Person’

Helping others after hitting ‘rock-bottom’… Eskar Adams is a ‘Special Person’

by Cofona Admin | Mar 18, 2012 | Featured Profiles

March 18, 2012 | By Kaieteur News | By Leon SuseranPull Quote: “I was getting the help I needed at the Salvation Army and, in turn, I started to do work with recovering addicts themselves, and with my skills in counselling, I was able to help them fill in that gap of...
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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.
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Come join the effort and contribute to the development of New Amsterdam. Participate in our activities, volunteer your time and effort to plan and secure funding, attend fund raisers, and join us to implement strategies and programs that would address the long-term needs of our town...
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Community Development

COFONA will focus on collaborating and networking among interested parties and stakeholder entities to maximize efforts to secure resources for the overall development of New Amsterdam.
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About New Amsterdam

New Amsterdam (Dutch: Nieuw Amsterdam), located in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region, 62 miles from the capital, Georgetown, is one of the largest towns in Guyana. It is located four miles upriver from the Atlantic Ocean mouth of the Berbice River, on its eastern bank, immediately south of the Canje River.
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