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.
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,...
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...
Financial Award and Recognition for COFONA Band Members
A special award and recognition ceremony was held in the summer of 2015 to acknowledge the academic achievements of COFONA’s Band members. Four (4) of these members were recognized for their performance on the Guyana’s Grade 6 Assessments (Common Entrance) and their...
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...
National Trust launches ‘New Amsterdam Heritage Trail’
The National Trust of Guyana, an agency under the auspices of the Culture Ministry which is responsible for the preservation and promotion of the nation’s heritage, launched the ‘New Amsterdam Heritage Trail’ a booklet which features 39 historical sites in New...
The Passing of Our Beloved Vernon M. Bennett
We Regret To Inform You Of the Passing of Our Beloved Vernon M. Bennett Who passed away on Thurs. 03/19/2015 Viewing: Sat. – 03/28/2015 ~ 8:00AM -10:00AM Service: Sat. – 03/28/2015 ~ 10:00AM St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church 311 Hawthorne Street Brooklyn, NY 11225 For...
Drug shortage hits Berbice hospitals
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA), Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo; CEO of the New Amsterdam Hospital, Mr. Alan Johnson; and PRO of BRHA, Mr. Michael Itwaru were recently grilled about allegations of shortage of drugs at the hospitals....
One of Guyana’s most accomplished pianists has passed
Dear Editor With respect to the (too) short BBC TV documentary on the Congolese Classical Orchestra whose self-taught musicians celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2014, it was a joy to see and listen to the sound of violins, so rare an experience locally in recent...
Head bemoans conditions at N/A School of Nursing
Lack of adequate and qualified instructors, cramped space, noise interference, poor ventilation in classrooms and building safety concerns were among the issues raised by Resident Tutor of the New Amsterdam School of Nursing, Ms. Oslyn Hicken. She was addressing the...
Population in Berbice continues to plummet
… but steady rise seen in the interior Regions Five and Six have experienced a sharp decline in their populations by 16,969 persons, while there has been a steady rise in the hinterland, preliminary findings of the Guyana Population and Housing Census 2012 have...