On April 27, 2015, the National Heritage Trust of Guyana launched New Amsterdam Heritage Trail, a 45-page booklet documenting 39 past and present historical sites in one of Guyana’s oldest towns.
According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release, 2,000 copies of the booklet were printed. The launching ceremony took place at the Regional Democratic Council Office, Vryman’s Erven, New Amsterdam, Berbice with presentations by Chief Executive Officer of the National Trust, Nirvana Persaud and Region’s Six Chairman, David Armogan.
The project commenced three years ago, Persaud said, and its aim is to guide users as to the