The Berbice Newswatch Bulletin
Berbice’s own news, sports and community voice. Every report below was filmed, written and produced by our own team in New Amsterdam and across Guyana. Watch the broadcast at the top of each story, then read the full written report underneath.
Top Story
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Guyana commissions first cvq level three occupational safety and health centre
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — September 14, 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks: Watch the full report on LRTVS Channel 10. By LRTVS NewsWatch Staff
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Health ministry, stride 592 promote healthy living
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — September 14, 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks: Watch the full report on LRTVS Channel 10. By LRTVS NewsWatch Staff
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Minister Mustapha outlines intervention to expand agriculture in laluni
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — September 14, 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks: Watch the full report on LRTVS Channel 10. By LRTVS NewsWatch Staff
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National heritage day 2026 observed in bumbury village, region one
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — September 14, 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks: Watch the full report on LRTVS Channel 10. By LRTVS NewsWatch Staff
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Focus on maintaining state of the art housing headquarters at houston
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — September 11, 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks: Watch the full report on LRTVS Channel 10. By LRTVS NewsWatch Staff
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The Little Rock Press — The Week in Berbice, 4 Sept 2026 – 11 Sept 2026
The Little Rock Press — the week in Berbice and across Guyana, 4 Sept 2026 – 11 Sept 2026, from the LRTVS NewsWatch newsroom, Channel 10. Top story $230 million in equipment commissioned at…
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$230 million in equipment commissioned at Kumaka as government widens Region One’s farming base
KUMAKA, Region One. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned a pontoon and two excavators worth about 230 million dollars at Kumaka on Wednesday, the latest in a run of investments meant to restore and expand…
Crime & Courts
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Police Sergeant Under Close Arrest after Alleged Gunfire at Beterverwagting Event
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer GUYANA — A serving police sergeant has been placed under close arrest and is facing an internal investigation after allegedly discharging several rounds into the air during an entertainment…
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Police Corporal to Face Trial over Death of 15 Year Old Annandale Student
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer GEORGETOWN — The case surrounding the death of a 15-year-old Annandale Secondary School student is heading before the courts, with Police Constable Yonette Cumberbatch set to stand trial on…
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New Amsterdam Set for Major Transformation Under Model Village Initiative
By Michael Charles, LRTVS NewsWatch NEW AMSTERDAM, REGION SIX — New Amsterdam is set for a major modernisation effort as the Government moves forward with its Model Village Initiative, aimed at improving infrastructure, public…
Politics & Government
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Guyana Advances Health Cooperation With Africa Through HEDPAC Partnership
By Seana Williams, LRTVS NewsWatch GUYANA — Guyana is seeking to deepen health sector cooperation with Africa through the Health Development Partnership for Africa and the Caribbean (HEDPAC), with discussions on Thursday, August 13,…
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Meten Meer Zorg Cricket Ground Receives New Heavy Duty Roller
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer METEN-MEER-ZORG, REGION THREE — The Meten-Meer-Zorg cricket ground has received a new heavy-duty roller, officially handed over during a visit to the community on Monday, August 10, 2026, by…
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Prime Minister Engages Region One Residents on Development Priorities
By LRTVS NewsWatch Staff YARITA, REGION ONE — On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips met with residents of Yarita in the Mabaruma sub-district, Region One, as part of the…
Education
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CARICOM Education Ministers Push for Stronger Math’s, Skills Training and Teacher Development
By LRTVS NewsWatch GEORGETOWN — Education ministers and senior officials from across CARICOM wrapped up two days of discussions on Thursday focused on strengthening education systems and preparing Caribbean learners for a changing world.…
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Government Employees Strengthen Workplace Safety Practices through OSH Training
By LRTVS NewsWatch GEORGETOWN — Employees representing 12 government ministries and agencies have strengthened their knowledge of occupational safety and health following a two-day workshop held on Monday and Tuesday. The workshop was jointly…
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Human Services Minister Engages Region Six Families and Youths on Health, Families and Economic Oppo
By LRTVS NewsWatch REGION SIX — Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud made her first stop in Region Six at Miss Phoebe, Mahaicony, on Sunday, meeting families and young people…
Health
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Guyana Advances Health Cooperation With Africa Through HEDPAC Partnership
By Seana Williams, LRTVS NewsWatch GUYANA — Guyana is seeking to deepen health sector cooperation with Africa through the Health Development Partnership for Africa and the Caribbean (HEDPAC), with discussions on Thursday, August 13,…
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Police Corporal to Face Trial over Death of 15 Year Old Annandale Student
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer GEORGETOWN — The case surrounding the death of a 15-year-old Annandale Secondary School student is heading before the courts, with Police Constable Yonette Cumberbatch set to stand trial on…
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CXC Overhauls School Based Assessments, Phases Out SBAs for Theory Subjects
The Caribbean Examinations Council has announced a new assessment framework aimed at protecting the integrity of regional examinations. Registrar and Chief Executive Officer Dr Wayne Wesley said the changes follow extensive consultations…
Community
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Vendor Arrested After Police Seize Four Pounds of Suspected Marijuana in Ruimveldt
A 28-year-old vendor is in police custody after ranks acting on intelligence reportedly found about four pounds of suspected marijuana during an operation along the Ruimveldt Public Road.
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Region One Crowns Its Ambassador for 2026
Pageant officials in Region One have crowned a new queen and court, praising the grace, confidence and discipline shown by every delegate who took to the stage.
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Government to Develop 21 Model Communities With Modern Infrastructure Nationwide
Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand says 21 model communities are being developed across Guyana, designed as complete neighbourhoods rather than simple house lot schemes.
Sport
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Minister Ramson Assesses New Amsterdam Synthetic Track as Sporting Development Continues in Region Six
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE — Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. visited the New Amsterdam Synthetic Track on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, inspecting the state of the…
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Police Sergeant Under Close Arrest after Alleged Gunfire at Beterverwagting Event
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer GUYANA — A serving police sergeant has been placed under close arrest and is facing an internal investigation after allegedly discharging several rounds into the air during an entertainment…
Business
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GDB Sensitisation Session Held in Wakenaam to Promote Business Growth and Financing Opportunities
By Nate Jones, LRTVS NewsWatch WAKENAAM, REGION THREE — A Guyana Development Bank sensitisation session was held on Wakenaam on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, giving farmers, entrepreneurs and other residents of the island information…
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Prime Minister Engages Region One Residents on Development Priorities
By LRTVS NewsWatch Staff YARITA, REGION ONE — On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips met with residents of Yarita in the Mabaruma sub-district, Region One, as part of the…
International
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International Day of Play Observed in Region Two
Region Two marked the International Day of Play at the Imam Bacchus Play Park, with Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud taking part.
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President Ali Receives Visionary Leadership Award in Houston
Accepting the award in Texas, the President dedicated it to every Guyanese citizen working daily to build and strengthen the nation.
The Full Briefing
Everything LRTVS Newswatch has reported recently, in brief. Each headline links to the full written report and the original broadcast.
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The Little Rock Press — The Week in Berbice, 4 Sept 2026 – 11 Sept 2026
The Little Rock Press — the week in Berbice and across Guyana, 4 Sept 2026 – 11 Sept 2026, from the LRTVS NewsWatch newsroom, Channel 10. Top story $230 million…
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Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Damage Schools in Region Two
The Anna Regina Multilateral School and Riverstown Primary School were among those damaged by strong winds and heavy rainfall, with one teacher injured.
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Police Constable Arrested After Allegedly Confessing to Murder of Missing Cuban National
A serving police constable is in custody after allegedly admitting to the killing of a Cuban national whose decomposed body was found in bushes on the East Coast of Demerara.
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Small Fire at Westminster Secondary School Contained After Weather-Related Power Surge
A power fluctuation caused by adverse weather sparked a small fire in a school canteen freezer. There were no injuries and no structural damage, the Ministry of Education says.
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Police Destroy Over $106 Million Worth of Cannabis During Upper Berbice River Operation
A day-long eradication exercise in the remote Upper Berbice River area uncovered two cannabis fields covering some four acres, about 5,000 plants and a nursery of roughly 30,000 seedlings.
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Venezuela Declares State of Emergency Following Devastating Earthquakes; Guyana Offers Support
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession, collapsing buildings in Caracas and prompting a national state of emergency. Tremors were felt as far as Guyana.
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Businessman Released on Bail as Police Continue Investigation Into Major AK-47 Weapons Seizure
A businessman has been granted station bail in connection with the seizure of 23 AK-47 rifles at Schoonord, West Bank Demerara, one of the country’s most significant illegal firearm interceptions…
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GuyOil Concludes 50th Anniversary Interfaith Services in Berbice
The Guyana Oil Company wrapped up its Golden Jubilee interfaith series with a final service at its East Bank Berbice terminal, following earlier observances in Demerara and Essequibo.
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Police Sergeant Cleared of Drug Theft Charges After Four-Year Court Battle
A magistrate dismissed charges brought by the Special Organised Crime Unit, ruling that the prosecution failed to present sufficient, reliable and credible evidence.
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Internet Access Opens Doors for Learning in Guyana
Prime Minister Mark Phillips told the fourth GOAL graduation that all 253 indigenous villages now have high-speed internet, benefiting more than 135,000 residents.
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NGSA Results to Be Released on July 10, Education Minister Sonia Parag Confirms
Thousands of pupils and parents finally have a date. Education Minister Sonia Parag says the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment results will be released on 10 July 2026.
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World Blood Donor Day Observed in Guyana
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says Guyana has successfully moved to a voluntary blood donation system, with blood banking facilities being added to more hospitals.
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Families Displaced After Suspected Arson Fire Destroys Two Sophia Homes
Two adjacent flat houses were destroyed and several members of the same family left homeless after a fire believed to have been set deliberately tore through a Sophia yard on…
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Flag-Raising Ceremony at Fort Wellington Marks Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary
The Golden Arrowhead was hoisted at the Region Five RDC compound as residents, officials and the joint services marked six decades of nationhood.
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St Mary’s Nursery Celebrates Independence With Career Dress-Up Day
Doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers and firefighters — in miniature — filled St Mary’s Nursery School as pupils marked Guyana’s 60th independence anniversary.
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Guyana Marks 60 Years of Independence in Grand Homecoming Celebration
Thousands turned out in green, gold, black, white and red as Guyana observed its Diamond Jubilee of independence on 26 May 2026.
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