News and Events
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.
Diplomatic Corps hands over building to New Amsterdam Special Needs School
Saturday, 25 February 2012 Guyana Chronicle online | by Jeune VanKeric SURINAMESE Ambassador to Guyana, Dr Manorma Soeknandan, handed over a $3M Annexe to the staff and pupils of the New Amsterdam Special Needs School, signalling an era of improved accommodation...
Creating a unique business opportunity
February 24, 2012 GUYANA TIMES INTERNATIONAL | By Venessa DeosaranJuliana Hughes is part of a rapidly growing industry of local craft producers but her distinct talent lies in utilizing seeds and beads from our natural resources Juliana Hughes uses seeds such as buck...
Residents, drivers shut down East Bank Berbice road
February 21, 2012 | By Kaieteur News | By Leon Suseran….demand meeting with Ramotar, not BennThe East Bank Berbice Road was yesterday morning shut down by hundreds of angry residents, vehicle owners, drivers and concerned citizens who protested the impassable state of...
BCB Special Events Committee leading huge revolution in cricket
February 19 2012 | By Kaieteur NewsOver the past four years, Berbice cricket has undergone major changes and development and most of its successes can be linked to the outstanding work and visionary planning Berbice Cricket Board Special Events Committee.The Committee...
Participated in New Amsterdam Town Week
For the first time ever, COFONA participated in the New Amsterdam Town Week Celebrations which lasted from Sunday, September 25 to Saturday, October 1st. The celebration began with an interfaith service in the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 25th and ended with the Street...
Renaming Lot 39 Stanleytown to Lot 39 Stanleytown Randloph Bennett Avenue
To promote the history of the township, COFONA was instrumental, with the cooperation of the Mayor and Town Council of New Amsterdam, to name ‘Lot 39 Stanleytown’ ‘Lot 39 Stanleytown Randolph Bennett Avenue’, in honor of Mr. Randolph Bennett a national icon in the...
Improving the Town Council Operations
To assist the council staff with its daily operations, COFONA Inc. donated several computer systems to the Town Council. Upgrading the Council’s computer operations will help the municipality improve its service to the general public and improve its workers’...
Donation of a commercial freezer to the All Saints
COFONA made a donation of a commercial freezer to the All Saints Presbyterian Community Center (ASPCC) in support of the Center’s efforts to become self sufficient by establishing and managing a canteen. The facility is managed by Ms. Marian Tinnie. ASPCC trains and...
Contribution to Stanleytown Community Library
COFONA demonstrated its support of the Stanleytown Community Library by contributing to the rental of the space which the library will operate as its computer learning center. The Community Library managed by Mr. Sydney Tait provides a vital service to children and...
Guyanese sworn in as a Judge in New York
Friday, 10 February 2012 15:01 by Demerara WavesGuyanese Pam Jackman – Brown , of Springlands Corentyne was on January 27 sworn in as a Judge in the Queens Supreme Court in NewYork , becoming one of the few women to be so elected .She was nominated following elections...
Neil Reece and Marica Dick once again ride away with top honours at Flying Aces Awards
FEBRUARY 9, 2012 | BY KAIETEUR NEWS | By Samuel WhyteNational cyclist Neil Reece, who is also the national junior champion of Guyana, was on Saturday adjudged top male and top overall cyclist, winning from top female rider Marica Dick when the Flying Ace Cycling Club...
IDCE hosts 36th Anniversary exhibition
February 6, 2012 | By KAIETEUR NEWSThe Institute for Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE) is celebrating its 36TH Anniversary.Students having a look at the IDCE photographic exhibition in New Amsterdam. In this regard, the New Amsterdam centre hosted a...