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Hilbert Foster leading a cricket revolution in Berbice

Hilbert Foster leading a cricket revolution in Berbice

by Cofona Admin | May 28, 2012 | Sports

MAY 27, 2012 | BY KAIETEUR NEWSThe Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has been on the move for the last five years and no doubt has been breaking down barriers and setting new parameters on its quest to not only being the best Cricket Board in Guyana, but the Commonwealth...
Berbice PTAs want “full force” of corporal punishment in schools

Berbice PTAs want “full force” of corporal punishment in schools

by Cofona Admin | May 27, 2012 | Education

MAY 26, 2012 | BY KAIETEUR NEWSBerbice Parent-teachers’ Associations (PTAs) are calling for corporal punishment to be administered in “full force” in all schools. They believe “licks” is the only means of restoring discipline in the education system and...
COFONA continues effort in contributing to literacy programs

COFONA continues effort in contributing to literacy programs

by Cofona Admin | May 23, 2012 | Activities and Projects

May 2012A collection of books in the amount of $700,000 GYD was handed over by members of the Council of Friends of New Amsterdam (Cofona) to several groups in NA. The books were compliments of Ms. Ruthel Hamilton Fung, Education Committee Member of COFONA (US)...
Canadian softball cricketers wrap up tour with Berbice matches

Canadian softball cricketers wrap up tour with Berbice matches

by Cofona Admin | May 17, 2012 | Sports

MAY 17, 2012 | BY KAIETEUR NEWSFans, still basking in the victory of local softball cricketers in the just concluded GT&T 10/ten International Cup match at the National Stadium Providence may get another chance to see the Canadians in action when the North...
N/A Town Council to take legal action against tax defaulters

N/A Town Council to take legal action against tax defaulters

by Cofona Admin | May 14, 2012 | General

MAY 14, 2012 | BY KAIETEUR NEWS | By Leon SuseranThe New Amsterdam Mayor & Town Council is operating on a very tight budget and tardy tax payers are adding to the Council’s woes. This is according to Town Treasurer, Ms. Sharon Anderson. Anderson revealed that just...
Couple makes emotional plea to President for new EBB road

Couple makes emotional plea to President for new EBB road

by Cofona Admin | May 8, 2012 | General

MAY 7, 2012 | BY KAIETEUR NEWS | BY LEON SUSERANIn getting to the Indian Immigration Heritage site at Plantation Highbury, along the Eastern Banks of the Berbice River, President Donald Ramotar, on Saturday, had to pass along the treacherous and pot- holed-ridden East...
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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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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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