with an assortment of events in observance of the town’s 134th anniversary. Customarily, the town day activities, which culminate with its popular street fair, fall mid to late October. This year’s edition, however, will see some notable adjustments to not only the schedule, but the layout of events, organizers have confirmed.

In an update to the citizens of New Amsterdam, Mayor, Wainwright McIntosh conveyed that the town day committee was unable to navigate the unforeseen circumstances. He posited that notwithstanding the setbacks, the celebration will be “one with a difference.” “As a result of circumstances beyond our control, we were forced to rework our dates coming out of our calendar of activities. This year’s town day celebration is now shifted to the month of November,” the mayor announced. Though the formal town week will kick off on the weekend of November 22, the committee has coordinated several activities in the lead up. Town day committee chairman, Deputy Mayor, Kirk Fraser unveiled the official theme, ‘Rooted in nature: our town, our home, clean, green and welcoming’, and summarised the basis for its conceptualization.

“This year we are placing specific emphasis on the environment, because we know that in the advent of climate change, we have to ensure that our environment is taken care of. So, our theme this year is the foundation of care for our environment.” On September 26, citizens participated in the first ever food festival, which crowned New Amsterdam Secondary School as its inaugural champion. The festival had commendable participation, and was deemed a massive success. Riding on this positive momentum, Fraser announced that it will now feature as part of town week in the future. (Kaieteur News)