Supporting the literacy and numeracy program in the Prison institution

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...

Music Theory Training is in Session for the Band Corps

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...

Musical instruments donated or purchased, now well over 75

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...

The Band Corps performing at Fyrish/Courtland Village Day

We Offer our Support to Other Towns and Villages The COFONA Band Corps was in full support at the opening of Fyrish/Courtland Village Day on April 23, 2016. They were on hand to celebrate the occasion with none other than Ms. Nagamootoo, wife of Guyana’s Prime...

Cofona Drum Corp at the Flag Raising Ceremony at Durban Park, Georgetown

For some band members, the trip to Georgetown was their first trip to the nation’s capital. The youths who had practiced for months for this moment felt the amounting excitement. And now, they were about to play for those dignitaries, government officials,...

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We welcome your sincere interest in New Amsterdam, the place we called home. And while many have settled comfortably in adopted lands far and wide, others still value those experiences of yesteryears; experiences which shaped our values, molded our character, and inspired our dreams! We were imbued with hopes we cherished and dreams we pursued! It is individuals like these who are involved in COFONA (Council of Friends of New Amsterdam). COFONA is a collaborative initiative that networks among individuals, associations, and agencies for the overall educational, social, cultural, and economic growth and development of the town of Greater New Amsterdam and its environs.

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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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We support numerous causes in New Amsterdam including but not limited to Instruments for COFONA Band Corps, Uniforms for COFONA Band Corps Berbice Multi-Cultural Heritage Complex and more. Cofona Inc is a 501(c)(3) Organization which means your donations are tax deductible. Get back today!

New Amsterdam’s Esplanade Park being renovated

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...

Long serving stalwart is new Mayor of New Amsterdam – new Deputy also in place.

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...

Government building Synthetic Track at Burnham Park in Berbice

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...

Businessman Kirt Wynter is New Amsterdam Mayor

New Amsterdam has a new Mayor in businessman Kirt Wynter. Winter, 37, of Vryman’s Erven will be serving for the first time on the council. He was elected when the council held its first statutory meeting in the Chambers of the New Amsterdam Town Council on Friday. His...

Newspaper agent is Mayor of New Amsterdam

At the inaugural meeting of the New Amsterdam Town Councillors, Kirt Anthony Solomon Wynter, was elected as the Mayor, after being nominated by APNU+AFC Councillors Mr. William Moore and seconded by Pollyann Shultz. A second nominee Ms. Winifred Haywood was nominated...

One of Guyana’s best wicketkeepers Milton Pydana turns 66 today

Back in 2014 the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) which was founded in September 1939, inducted six cricketers into their Hall of Fame and one of those players, Milton Pydana was mistakenly described as deceased by the BCB. Pydana, a former Berbice, Guyana and West Indies...

Berbice High School gears for centenary

This year, Berbice High School (BHS) is gearing for its 100th anniversary. The school which has been the premier educational institution in the Ancient County opened its door on September 5, 1916. At its inception Berbice High School was a Boys’ School started with an...

President 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...

New 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...

David 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...

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