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The New Building Society as part of its programme of giving back to the community it serves, presented cheques to two NGO’s yesterday.

The New Amsterdam Town Council responds to accusation that there is garbage in its backyard.

The New Amsterdam Town Council is appealing to residents in the town to pay their taxes on time.

The problem of stray animals in the New Amsterdam Market has still not been resolved.

Earlier today the Minister of Culture, Youth & Sports presented chess sets to six Secondary Schools in Region Six.

President Bharrat Jagdeo celebrated his 44th Birthday today.

SPORTS.

Another young cyclist from the Flying Ace Cycle Club is rewarded for his efforts in 2007.

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Residents of Smythfield in New Amsterdam are appealing to the relevant authorities to construct proper streets.

There is garbage in the New Amsterdam Town Council’s backyard, despite their declaration to combat the problem of garbage infestation in the town.

The overgrowth of bushes on vacant lots in Smythfield is a cause for concern among residents.

The CEO of the New Amsterdam Hospital says the prevalence of suicide is a social as well as a medical problem.

Huge potholes have again emerged on Republic road in New Amsterdam; just three months after $1 Million of taxpayer’s money were used to do repairs.

Push cart owners are annoyed with the New Amsterdam Town Council for raising dues by 100%.

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Stray animals continue to plague vendors at the Rose Hall Town Market.

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club presented a quantity of materials to the Berbice Cricket Board earlier today.

The Annual Week of Prayer organized by the New Amsterdam/Canje Christian Council, will commence on Sunday January 20th, 2008

Fish vendors at the Rose Hall Town Market say that business is slow.

Prominent leaders in Region 6 agree to combat the prevalence of suicide in Region 6.

SPORTS.

Neil Reece of the Flying Ace cycle club received an award for his outstanding performance in 2007 last Wednesday.

The Guyana Football Federation recently conducted a coaching session for youths in West Berbice.

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The Region Six R.D.C will soon launch a Suicide Prevention Committee.

New Amsterdam Market vendors claim that roadside vending in the town is affecting their business.

According to the Chairman of Region Five over 40 million dollars were spent on roads in the region in 2007.

Vendors in the New Amsterdam Market are distressed over the inflation of food prices.

Stray cattle in Region Five is a major concern for the Region Five Administration.

The Health Inspector attached to the New Amsterdam M &T.C says it is illegal to dispose of waste matter in the interlot drain and warns of stiff penalties for offenders.

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The Region Five RDC has noted that indiscriminate dumping of garbage is on the increase in the region and steps will be taken to stamp out the practice.

The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club recently handed over a quantity of items to the victims of a fire.

The Chairman of Region Five says it is illegal to construct a slaughter house in a residential area.

The Breakfast and Cake sale held last Saturday to raise funds for the All Saint’s Anglican Church Restoration fund was a success and the parish priest say restoration works will be done in phases.

Berbice Super Station