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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Preparations Continue for Guyana Festival 2026
Staging, vendor setup and cultural displays are taking shape at the Guyana National Stadium ahead of the three-day festival running 15 to 17 May.
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Agriculture Minister Visits Belize Trade Show to Boost Regional Ties
Minister Zulfikar Mustapha toured Belize’s National Agriculture and Trade Show and served as the featured speaker at its opening ceremony.
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Hundreds Gather at Plantation Highbury to Honour Arrival Day
Guyanese gathered on the East Bank of Berbice to remember the indentured labourers who arrived aboard the Whitby and the Hesperus in 1838.
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Jury Selected as Trial Opens for Men Accused in Henry Cousins’ 2020 Murders
A 12-member jury was sworn in at the High Court in New Amsterdam to hear the case arising from the September 2020 killings of Joel and Isaiah Henry.
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New Medical Facilities Boost Health Care Services in Region One
A modern operating theatre, digital X-ray unit and maternity waiting home are among the upgrades commissioned at the Port Kaituma Hospital.
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OSHAG Health Check Empowers New Amsterdam Elderly With Screenings and Guidance
Free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, diet plans and hygiene packages drew dozens of senior citizens to the New Amsterdam Post Office compound.
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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.
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Region Six Students Encouraged as CSEC Examinations Continue
A total of 1,052 students across 22 centres are sitting this year’s CSEC examinations in Region Six.
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Guyana Ends CARIFTA Games Campaign With Six Medals
Four gold, one silver and one bronze left Guyana fourth overall at the 2026 CARIFTA Games at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada.
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Berbice Football Association Launches Senior Men’s League
Seventeen teams are competing for a $1M prize pool as structured senior football returns to Berbice at the All Saints ground in New Amsterdam.
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Persaud Wins Berbice 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament
Thirty-two players, half of them Berbicians, contested the seven-round rapid tournament at Little Rock Suites and Conference Hall in New Amsterdam.
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Berbice Cricket Board Honours Junior and Senior Cricketers for 2024 Season
From under-11 to the senior ranks, Berbice’s clubs and players were recognised at an awards ceremony at Port Mourant, with the county celebrating a long list of national and West…
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Vryman’s Erven Secondary Wins Inaugural Rotary Inter-School Cricket Competition
Six New Amsterdam-area schools took part in a three-week competition aimed at tackling childhood obesity through sport. The final went to Vryman’s Erven by seven wickets.
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Albion Cricket Ground Ready for High-Level Matches Following Rehabilitation
Minister Charles Ramson Jr says the rehabilitated Albion sports complex now rivals the National Stadium and could host semi-finals, finals and national fixtures.
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Berbice Teen Secures Best Youth Boxer Title at Caribbean Championship
An 18-year-old from New Amsterdam stopped his opponent in 36 seconds in the final to be named the Caribbean’s best youth boxer in St Lucia.
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