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A man for all seasons… Marcel Crawford SC is a ‘Special Person’

A man for all seasons… Marcel Crawford SC is a ‘Special Person’

by Cofona Admin | Apr 9, 2012 | Featured Profiles

April 8, 2012 By Kaieteur News | By Samuel WhyteTo put someone’s life and achievements in writing is seldom an easy task, especially if they are multitalented and have diverse pursuits. Many persons have excelled in just one area, but some have stood out in so many...
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...
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...
Accomplished trade unionist, Samuel Fraser, is a ‘Special Person’

Accomplished trade unionist, Samuel Fraser, is a ‘Special Person’

by Cofona Admin | Feb 26, 2012 | Featured Profiles

February 26, 2012 | By Kaieteur NewsPull quote: “Back in the old days, persons had nowhere to go, so they stayed on and fight when faced with challenging work-related issues and matters, but today, instead of staying and fighting, they say ‘I goin’ to the Islands, I...
On a mission to empower women, Yetrawatee Katryan is a ‘Special Person’

On a mission to empower women, Yetrawatee Katryan is a ‘Special Person’

by Cofona Admin | Jan 29, 2012 | Featured Profiles

January 29 2012 | By Kaieteur NewsPull Quote: “I don’t say you have to. I don’t say I have the power to change anybody’s life. But I am here as an encouragement… to show people the options, to make the referrals, and with that kind of enlightenment, I hope I can make...
Dutiful entrepreneur Ahmad Ally is a ‘Special Person’

Dutiful entrepreneur Ahmad Ally is a ‘Special Person’

by Cofona Admin | Jan 8, 2012 | Featured Profiles

January 8, 2012 | By Kaieteur News | By Leon SuseranPull Quote: “You really can’t please everybody, but at least try to please as many people as you can.”The family unit is struggling with all sorts of issues these days, leading to many break-ups and fragile ties....
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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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