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.
Aiming to revive the art of drumming
Drumming in Guyana has been considered a dying art, but recently, many organisations have been collaborating to resuscitate an art form considered a vital part of Guyana’s cultural heritage. The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) with a grant of G$1M...
Waste oil in Berbice River killing mangroves, seedlings – beekeeper
The existence of white mangroves from New Amsterdam to Sisters Village, East Bank Berbice; is being threatened by waste oil contaminating the Berbice River. Apiculturists are calling on the relevant authorities to investigate the origin of the waste oil and to put an...
COFONA streamlines grand activities for Emancipation
The Council of Friends of New Amsterdam (COFONA) has streamlined not one, but two weeks of rich cultural events and enriching activities that would celebrate the splendour of the 175th Anniversary of the Emancipation of Africans in British Guiana, as well as the 250th...
Guyanese academic gets top post at major U.S. University
A leading Guyanese-born academician has been promoted to a top position at a major university in the United States. Dr Leon C Wilson, formerly the dean of Alabama State University (ASU) College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, has been promoted to ASU’s interim...
New Amsterdam Market is the cleanest in Guyana
The New Amsterdam Municipal Market has been significantly transformed over the years, moving from being one of the worst kept markets to the cleanest in the country today, Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Director Indranauth Haralsingh said. Speaking at a recent forum...
Sports in History Fifteen-year-old schoolboy Harry Ramanand bowled Clyde Walcott for a first ball duck!
In 1955 Harry Ramanand created cricket history by becoming the first schoolboy and the youngest player ever to be called to Berbice trials. Before that, you don’t allow a youngster to be more than two miles to the cricket ground. But wait until you hear the juiciest...
Outstanding Home Economist and Education Officer – Catherine Archer is a ‘Special Person’
“I don’t think I would change anything…I would live it the same way. I am quite satisfied with my life and service to humanity and I am trying very much now to serve God in the right way.” By Leon Suseran As a little girl, she would assist her mother with preparation...
The Carnegie School of Home Economics…Improving the quality of lives of those seeking a second chance
The Carnegie School of Home Economics as it is now known was essentially birthed in the 19th century when several institutions were set up to educate the younger generation, primarily women. It was formerly known as the Carnegie Trade School. History tells us that the...
New Amsterdam Rotary Club Creates history, inaugurates two women
History was created last week when the New Amsterdam Rotary Club inducted two women into its fold, thus breaking a 27-year barrier. The two women inducted into the organisation are Attorney at Law and social and community activist Charlyn Artiga, and Businesswoman and...
Impressive performances in Powerlifting Federation National Novices and Junior C/ships
Berbicians were given a treat when the Guyana Amateur Power lifting Federation (GAPLF) on Sunday successfully held their annual National Novices and Junior Championships at the New Amsterdam Multilateral School (NAMS) Auditorium. The competition which culminated...
Our national flower
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...
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Berbice Slave Rebellion History of the 1763 revolt
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...