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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One Dead, One Arrested After Armed Robbery and Police Chase in Lethem
A robbery at a Central Rupununi business ended in gunfire after police pursued three fleeing suspects through a flooded stretch of land near Lethem.
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Suspected Cannabis Hidden in Snack Packs Bound for Mazaruni Prison Intercepted
A nurse who grew suspicious of a parcel she had been asked to deliver took it to the Bartica Police Station, where ranks found tampered snack packets concealing suspected cannabis.
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Three in Custody as Police Probe Pensioner’s Brutal Death
A post-mortem found the pensioner died of brain haemorrhage caused by multiple blunt force injuries to the head. Three suspects have since been detained.
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Engagement With Leguan Farmers Focuses on Growth and Opportunity
Farmers on the Essequibo island of Leguan used an impromptu engagement to raise concerns about productivity, livelihoods and the support they need to expand.
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Minister Persaud Highlights Women’s Economic Rights at Inter-American Meeting
Jobs, access to finance and digital inclusion for women were at the centre of Guyana’s contribution to the 40th Assembly of Delegates of the Inter-American Commission of Women.
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Region Six to Receive 22 New Garbage Trucks
Twenty-two new garbage trucks are to be handed over to Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities across East Berbice-Corentyne in a bid to fix long-standing collection delays.
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Cabinet Members Unwind at Teperu Falls After Busy Day of Engagements
Following a full day of outreach and meetings, the President and members of Cabinet stopped at Teperu Falls, one of the country’s quieter natural attractions.
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Guyana Secures Seat on Inter-American Commission of Women Executive Committee
Guyana has returned to the executive body of the Inter-American Commission of Women for the first time in 24 years, securing the second highest number of votes cast by member…
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New Health Simulation Centre Opens on the West Coast of Berbice
Nursing students in Region Five will no longer have to travel to Georgetown or New Amsterdam for practical training, following the opening of a new simulation centre on the West…
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Contracts Awarded for Community Works in Mabaruma
Local contractors from Mabaruma and nearby communities have been awarded work at health centres, playgrounds, school buildings and burial grounds.
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Government Launches Hinterland Farming Initiative at Kato and Paramakatoi
Carrots, onions and potatoes are to be cultivated on about 50 acres in Region Eight, with strawberry trials also planned at Paramakatoi.
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Police Destroy Over $264M Worth of Cannabis in Upper Berbice River Operation
Two cultivated fields spanning about eight acres and holding an estimated 300,000 plants were destroyed during a day-long eradication exercise at Kimbia.
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Gunfire Erupts Again Along Cuyuni River as GDF Patrols Come Under Attack
Two separate shooting incidents occurred within about 40 minutes as a Guyana Defence Force patrol escorted civilian boats along the Cuyuni River.
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Georgetown Nightclub Targeted in Late-Night Anti-Trafficking Operation
Several women were detained and questioned as law enforcement and immigration officers raided a Georgetown nightclub tied to a human trafficking case already before the courts.
About LRTVS Newswatch
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