by Cofona Admin | Mar 8, 2013 | General, News
Deconstructing the Victoria Amazonica (Victoria Regia) or the Giant water lily In light of the beauty and distinctiveness of the Victoria Amazonica, and its reputation as one of the world’s largest plants – it is said also to have been the inspiration for the...
by Cofona Admin | Mar 1, 2013 | General, News
The most famous slave uprising in Guyana was the Berbice uprising, which began in February 1763. On two plantations on the Canje River in Berbice, African slaves rebelled, taking control of the region. As plantation after plantation fell to the slaves, the European...
by Cofona Admin | Mar 1, 2013 | General, News
Local historian Tota Mangar believes that the 1763 Berbice Slave Revolt holds poignant lessons for modern day politicians in terms of mutual co-existence as well as an appreciation for the well-being of all, regardless of colour, class or creed.
According to Mangar,...
by Cofona Admin | Feb 24, 2013 | General, News
Berbicians lined the streets of New Amsterdam on Saturday to catch a glimpse of the town’s float parade, which started at Tacama Turn, Stanleytown shortly after 13:00 hrs. It was the second year in a row that the town planned its own local festivities to cater for...
by Cofona Admin | Feb 17, 2013 | General, News
Fitness enthusiast, Eliz Hazel, is known for his unique public fitness demonstrations, for example maneuvering a football from Number 19 Village through to New Amsterdam, a distance of some six miles. That was a few years ago. On Valentine’s Day, he decided to raise...
by Cofona Admin | Feb 8, 2013 | General, News
Guyanese designer Carol Fraser’s ‘Organic Orgasm’ collection, launched last year at the Barbados Fashion Week, displayed Guyana’s natural aesthetics, and was well-received by critics. The designs had a natural vibe with a sense of ease and comfort. The collection...
