THE town of New Amsterdam, located in Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne), has launched its activities to celebrate Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary.The launch, held at the State House in New Amsterdam on Friday, April 15, featured a mix of musical and dance performances, with national songs ushering in the activities.

Speaking briefly at the event, following the rendition of ‘Let us cooperate’ and ‘My Guyana, El Dorado’ performed by the Council of Friends of New Amsterdam Drum Cooperation, Region Six Chairman David Armogan called on the region to “join hands” in showing the rest of the world that “we are unified to charter [sic] our way for the next 50 years.”

He assured that the region is fully onboard in the national celebrations.
Regional Executive Officer Dr Veerasammy Ramayya encouraged citizens to be ready for the celebrations, but “specifically Guyana’s Independence Day celebrations on May 26th”.

Fitting in with the 50th Golden Jubilee Theme: “Reflection, Celebration and Inspiration”, cultural dances named ‘Greater things are yet to come’ and ‘Promises’ performed by Anbal Praise Dance Ministry expressed the region’s expectations and willingness to cooperate for Guyana’s 50th Golden Jubilee.

Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry, the guest speaker at the launch, reflected on her upbringing in the region. She told her fellow Berbicians, “We will make great progress, build a home [for ourselves and the upcoming generation], where we can celebrate [Guyana’s] Golden Jubilee.”

The launch concluded with the releasing of Guyana’s Golden Jubilee Colours by the junior Anbal Praise Dance Ministry and national songs performed by the Council of Friends of New Amsterdam Drum Cooperation.

Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Keith Scott; Chairperson of the National Events Committee, Gloria Beharry; and Deputy Regional Executive Officer Claude Henry were also in attendance at the launch.