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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.
1763 uprising has lessons for modern day politicians – Guyanese historian
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,...
Berbicians revel at regional Mash float parade and flag-raising
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...
Professor Thompson speaks of horrors of slavery and desire for freedom
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, performing the duties of President, on Tuesday evening attended the second of a three-part commemorative lecture series in observance of the 250th anniversary of the 1763 Berbice Slave Revolt at the Umana Yana. The lecture was delivered by...
Kidee’s costume parade hits streets of New Amsterdam
Pupils from several nursery schools in New Amsterdam took the town by storm on Thursday when the Education Ministry held its Mashramani Kidde’s Street Parade. “Man dem lil children could wuk up,” one onlooker said. The children displayed costumes that were designed to...
Berbician undertakes visually-impaired walk in New Amsterdam
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...
Organic collection highlights Guyana’s natural beauty
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...
BCB and Ansa Mcal unveil Berbice Test Cricketers Billboard
The Seventeen cricketers from the Ancient County of Berbice who represented the West Indies at the Test level, between 1948 to 2012 were honoured on Wednesday when the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) and Ansa Mcal under its Carib Beer brand unveiled a 16 x 8 Billboard...
Caribbean colours inspire 2013 collection
U.S.-based Guyanese designer Shanice Jones recently launched her Spring/Summer 2013 collection, dubbed Colour Explosion, inspired by the beautiful colours of the Caribbean. The fabric choices for this collection were satin, polyester and spandex, giving the designs an...
Banks expansion – With more profits… Banks DIH to open Berbice Citizens Bank branch
THE expansion of Banks DIH in New Amsterdam, Berbice, will include a branch of Citizens Bank, Berbice Manager, Mr. Reginald Matthews announced at the shareholders 18th Annual General Meeting last Sunday. He told the gathering that a section of the lending institution...
Community-minded role model, Ouditnarine Tejpertab, is a ‘Special Person’
“When we build our communities, the next generation benefits immediately, since there is a paved future for all. I want to make my little contribution; I want to make a difference.” By Leon Suseran This week we feature a young man—in his 30s—who is tangibly making a...
Abdhur Rahman Slade Hopkinson – The forgotten poet
Abdhur Rahman Slade Hopkinson was a Guyanese poet and actor who was born in New Amsterdam, Berbice, British Guiana in 1934. His mother was a nurse and his father a lawyer. He lived a middle-class life in New Amsterdam until his father died and his mother later moved...
Culture Minister awards two for remarkably designed commemoration coins – each receive a whopping $250,000
CULTURE, Youth & Sports Minister Dr. Frank Anthony yesterday awarded two recipients for their remarkable designs for coins commemorating the anniversaries of the Berbice Slave Rebellion (1763) and the Arrival of Indentured Immigrants to British Guiana (1838).At a...