Emancipation programme launched in New Amsterdam: Members of COFONA (Council of Friends of New Amsterdam) and residents of New Amsterdam at the opening of the commemorative activities for the 250th Anniversary of the 1763 Berbice Slave Revolt and the 175th Anniversary of Emancipation at State House yesterday. The commemorative activities which will span two weeks (July 28 – August 11) are organised by COFONA. President Donald Ramotar spoke at the launch. The activities include panel discussions and workshops, daily cultural and photographic displays, a candle light vigil and a libation ceremony on the eve of Emancipation, followed by a heritage ball and an evening of drumming and poems for Cuffy’s children. (GINA photo)