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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President Ali announces special investment vehicle for diaspora with guaranteed returns
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 28, 2026 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that government will soon introduce a special investment vehicle aimed at giving members of the Guyanese diaspora an opportunity to invest directly in the country's development. Speaking during a diaspora engagement in New York, President Ali said the initiative will allow Guyanese living overseas to…
Latest News
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Port Kaituma residents partner with police to promote community safety
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 28, 2026 Members of the Port Kaituma Community Policing Group are working alongside police ranks to help maintain safety in the area. The group assists officers with locating individuals,…
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Guyanese beauty Kya Bovell to represent Guyana at Essence and Mind Pageant season 4
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 28, 2026 A Guyanese delegate, Kya Bovell, will represent Guyana at the Essence and Mind Pageant season 4, joining delegates from around the world in a competition described as…
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Over 200 parents attend national parenting conference
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — September 28, 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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New $60M sluice brings drainage relief to East Bank Berbice communities
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 28, 2026 A new drainage sluice and outfall costing approximately $60 million has been completed on the East Bank of Berbice, bringing improved flood protection to homes and farmlands…
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Amerindian heritage month celebrated through culture and tradition at kuru kururu
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — September 28, 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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Pakuri village showcases rich culture at heritage celebration
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — September 28, 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks: Watch the full report on LRTVS Channel 10. By LRTVS NewsWatch Staff
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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Child Protection Week 2026 opens with training for 100 caregivers
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 22, 2026 Child Protection Week 2026 began on Wednesday with a two-day training session hosted by the Child Care and Protection Agency at the Police…
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The Little Rock Press — The Week in Berbice, 28 Aug 2026 – 4 Sept 2026
The Little Rock Press — the week in Berbice and across Guyana, 28 Aug 2026 – 4 Sept 2026, from the LRTVS NewsWatch newsroom, Channel 10. Top story Cuban construction…
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Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage – and Russia is the Chief suspect
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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Water at last – Essex Valley irrigation nears finish
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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Nepal says it will need billions in funding to rebuild after flash floods
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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Probe ordered after engineer fatally crushed on MoBay Perimeter Road project
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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Educator demands workers not be ‘scapegoated’ to maintain stable economy
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as ‘super’ El Niño intensifies
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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All western schools to reopen Monday, declares Morris Dixon
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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Drunk in class – One in 10 students report going to school inebriated or under influence of drugs, survey finds
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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Channel smuggling gangs resort to ‘mega-dinghies’ as crackdown limits small boat supply
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
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UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact
A brief from the LRTVS News Desk.
About LRTVS Newswatch
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