New Amsterdam Secondary School - Multilateral

🚨 Ashanna's Anti Va**ng Campaign 🚨
As part of her Community Project for the Miss Guyana Police Youth Intelligence Pageant 2026, our very own Grade 8 superstar, Ashanna Davis, will be embarking on a Youth Empowerment and Anti-Va**ng Awareness Campaign across several secondary schools in New Amsterdam.
Through engaging youth empowerment talks and the distribution of informative flyers, Ashanna aims to inspire young people to make positive choices, build self-confidence, and raise awareness about the dangers of va**ng among school-aged children and young adults.
Join us in supporting Ashanna as she uses her platform to educate, uplift, and empower the next generation while promoting healthier lifestyles within our communities. 💙👮‍♀️✨
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Happy 75th Birthday to a stalwart in Guyana's education system ! Miss Bhajan

🎉 Happy 75th Birthday to an Esteemed Educator, Ms. Shafiran Bhajan! 🎉

The Department of Education, Region #6, together with the educators of the region, extends heartfelt birthday greetings to Ms. Shafiran Bhajan on the occasion of her 75th birthday.

Ms. Bhajan dedicated more than 45 years of service to education in Region #6 and continues to make a meaningful contribution as a Commissioner of the Teaching Service Commission. Her unwavering commitment, leadership, and service to the education sector remain an inspiration to educators and learners alike.

We are grateful for all that you have done and continue to do for education. May this special milestone be filled with joy, good health, happiness, and many more years of continued success and service.

Happy 75th Birthday, Ms. Bhajan, and best wishes from all of us in Region #6! 🎂🎈💐

From Distinguished NAMS Alumni Mr Shazam Somwar (NAMS Class of 2012):

'Something special is coming… 🌅📖

I’ve been quietly working on a story called The Silence Beneath The Benab, a deeply emotional story rooted in silence, healing, struggle, and the things many people carry but never speak about.

And this is only the beginning…

More stories are coming, and together they will eventually become part of a powerful series exploring life, pain, identity, family, masculinity, healing, and the Guyanese experience 🇬🇾

📅 Official Release: June 16th, 2026
📚 Paperback copies will be available for sale
🔥 Pre-orders are officially open!!

If you’re interested in pre-ordering a copy or getting more details, please fill out the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo4HUmG0SH0DDxR7BqnVi34slQ9hyvyJ_uCX7N0ZVuEFKh6A/viewform?usp=dialog '
Congratulations on the launch of your Book Shazam ! The MultiVerse is proud of you !

🏏 Congratulations to Our Very Own Suresh Dhanai!🏆

The New Amsterdam Multilateral School (NAMS) proudly congratulates Suresh Dhanai (Class of 2011) on leading the Long Island Raptors to their first-ever New York National League Guyana Cup Championship, defeating the Queens Sharks in the final. Even more impressive, the Raptors remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, a remarkable achievement that reflects the team's consistency, determination, and skill.

Reflecting on the historic triumph, Dhanai noted that winning the toss in each match provided his team with added confidence heading into their games. He also credited the strong camaraderie within the squad and the invaluable investment made in the players by the team's sponsors, including Movements Family Hotel & Bar and Naven's Construction.

Dhanai was instrumental in the Raptors' championship run, finishing as the team's second-highest wicket-taker with eight wickets, just one behind the leading wicket taker, West Indies all rounder Kevin Sinclair. His standout performances included:
• 3-6 against Demerara Eagles
• 2-16 against Essequibo Jaguars in the semi-final
• 3-18 against Queens Sharks in the final

These outstanding bowling figures underscore the pivotal role he played in securing the Raptors' historic title.

The MultiVerse extends its heartfelt congratulations to Suresh and the entire Long Island Raptors team on this fantastic accomplishment. Suresh continues to excel both on and off the field, serving as an inspiration to current and future students.

We are immensely proud of you, Suresh. Keep soaring and making the MultiVerse proud!
(Source and Photo credits - Guyana Times)

Regional Chairman of Region #6 Mr Junior Basant along with members of the Region 6 RDC visited NAMS today to check on the progress of the infrastructure works currently underway.

Congratulations to former NAMS student Mr Arudranauth Gossai on being elected as the president of the Guyana Bar Association! (Photo Credit News Room)

🎤 NAMS Launches the Noreen Jafarally Memorial Inter-House Debating Competition 🎤
The New Amsterdam Multilateral School is pleased to announce the launch of the Noreen Jafarally Memorial Inter-House Debating Competition, a new annual academic initiative established by Board of Governors member and former student Mr. Roy Jafarally in honour of his late mother, Mrs. Noreen Jafarally.
Through this meaningful initiative, Mr. Jafarally seeks to preserve his mother's legacy by promoting critical thinking, effective communication, confidence, and academic excellence among the students of NAMS. The competition will provide a platform for students from all five houses to engage in healthy intellectual discourse while developing the skills necessary to become informed and articulate young leaders.
Beyond fostering a culture of debate within the school, the competition will serve as a vital talent identification programme. Students who demonstrate exceptional debating skills, research abilities, and public speaking competence will be considered for selection to the school's debating team, which represents NAMS at various inter-school debating competitions..
The New Amsterdam Multilateral School extends sincere appreciation to Mr. Roy Jafarally for initiating and supporting this worthwhile endeavour. His commitment to investing in opportunities that enrich the educational experience of our students reflects his strong interest and dedication in promoting the continuous growth and development of NAMS.
The inaugural staging of the Noreen Jafarally Memorial Inter-House Debating Competition promises to be an exciting showcase of intellect, creativity, and persuasive communication. More importantly, it will ensure that the memory of Mrs. Noreen Jafarally continues to inspire future generations of students while contributing to the growth and success of debating at NAMS.
We look forward to witnessing our students rise to the challenge as they research, reason, and respectfully defend their positions in what is expected to become one of the school's premier academic competitions.

The NAMS Board of Governors recently hosted a Level Assembly with our Grade 10 students aimed at fostering personal growth, discipline, and positive decision-making among our young learners.
During the session, Board members Mr Rafeek Kassim, Mr Roy Jafarally, Ms Onika Peters, Mr Bunny Samuels, and Mr Neruddeen Abzal took the opportunity to engage students on several critical issues affecting their academic and personal development. Topics addressed included:
• Va**ng
• Substance Abuse
• Self-Discipline
• Goal Setting
• General Conduct and Behaviour
The feature address was delivered by veteran and renowned pharmacist, distinguished NAMS alumnus, Mr Gregory Ceres, who conducted an insightful and in-depth presentation on the harmful effects of va**ng and substance abuse. His presentation served as a powerful reminder to students of the importance of making responsible choices and prioritizing their health and future aspirations.
The administration, staff, and students of NAMS extend sincere gratitude to the members of the Board of Governors for their continued commitment towards the welfare, guidance, and development of our students. Special appreciation is also extended to Mr Gregory Ceres for taking the time to return to his alma mater and share his expertise and experiences in such a meaningful and impactful manner.