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.
Uniform voucher distribution kicks off in Berbice
JUNE 23, 2011 | BY KAIETEUR NEWS More than 29,000 uniform vouchers have been distributed to head teachers of nursery, primary and secondary schools in Region Six on Friday at the Berbice High School auditorium. The presentation was made on Tuesday.Also present at the...
New Amsterdam has a new Deputy Mayor
JUNE 21, 2011 | BY KAIETEUR NEWS New Amsterdam’s new Deputy Mayor has high prospects and a clear vision for the future of the town. Harold Dabydeen, 61, took the oath of office of Deputy Mayor for the town of New Amsterdam before President Bharrat Jagdeo at State...
Lamp may have started N/A Fire, says Chief Fire Officer
JUNE 10, 2011 | BY KAIETEUR NEWS Chief Fire Officer, Marlon Gentle, has said that the victim of Wednesday evening’s fire in Stanleytown, 52-year-old Hazel Johnson, may have been burnt to death while she was asleep on her bed. He added that investigations have revealed...
Mothers’ Union celebrates 85th anniversary in N/A
JUNE 6, 2011 | BY KAIETEUR NEWS The Mothers’ Union of the Anglican Church of Guyana as well as Cayenne and Suriname celebrated its 85th year in Service to the Anglican Church and members of the community on Sunday, May 29, 2011. The big celebration was held at the...
Berbician crowned Miss Guyana Jamzone
June 2, 2011 By Guyana Times International Javon Crystal Wilson was crowned Miss Jamzone 2011 when the curtains came down on the pageant staged at the National Cultural Centre on Thursday night, May 26. She also walked away with the major prizes.Wilson, who hails...
Shondel Ward has pace like fire
USA Cricket Association | Posted in National By Orin Davidson The county of Berbice in Guyana, is known as know as that country’s cricket Mecca for good reason Over the years, the Ancient County has established itself as the country’s richest source of cricket talent...
Godfrey ‘Half man’ Eleazor Inter Primary Football competition concludes
MAY 29, 2011 | BY KAIETEUR NEWS St Therese primary played unbeaten top come out on top in the boys version and All Saints Primary won the girls edition when the fourth and second editions of the annual Godfrey ‘Half man’ Eleazor Inter Primary School five-a-side...
Overseas based Guyanese donate pavilion in memory of Wilbur Hope
May 15, 2011 | By KAIETEUR NEWS by Samuel WhyteThe late Wilbur Hope, popular known as ‘Hopey’ during his hey day was an ardent sportsman who participated in numerous sporting activities, even going on to represent Guyana in at least two sporting disciplines and also...
Candacy Atkins adds quality to USA middle-order
USA Cricket Association | Posted in National By Orin Davidson The Road to Bangladesh will be less rocky for the United States women’s team with the presence of all-rounder Candacy Atkins. One of the few players with high-level exposure in the squad, Atkins brings...
$200M nursing school for New Amsterdam
May 4th By Demerara WavesSome GUY $200M is to be spent to construct a new nursing school in New Amsterdam, Berbice, health minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy announced on Wednesday.Addressing participants at an event to mark International Day of the Midwife, the minister...
Hot cross buns, always a favourite!
23 April 2011 by NEWSPRESSThose delicious and tasty baked buns that are so popular around this time in Guyana have taken centre stage once again. But they disappear as fast as they come. Cross buns have become a family treat for the Guyanese household over the past...
Christians begin Holy Week
APRIL 17, 2011 | BY KAIETEUR NEWS Christians begin the special observances of Holy Week, today, Palm Sunday, which begins the week of activities whereby Christians wave palm branches and walk through the streets singing hymns and songs of praise. Holy Week marks the...