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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Ceili peterson wins bronze for Guyana at 2026 south american games
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
Latest News
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Finance Minister calls for coordinated action on food security at UN dialogue
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 28, 2026 Senior Minister with responsibility for finance Dr. Ashni Singh has called for greater coordination across agri-food systems as countries work to address food insecurity and build resilience.…
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Persaud highlights expansion of social services at Caribbean sociology conference
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 28, 2026 Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud was a featured panelist on Thursday morning at the annual Caribbean Sociological Association conference, held at the…
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PM Phillips meets JCI Guyana on youth empowerment plans
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 28, 2026 Prime Minister Brigadier (ret'd) Mark Phillips, performing the functions of President, met on Thursday with JCI Guyana President Gavin Thomas and National Executive Vice President Lauren Jonas.…
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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 Training Centre. The programme…
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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. The programme, being held at the Police…
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Education Ministry completes McKenzie High repairs within two-week deadline
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 22, 2026 Rehabilitation works at McKenzie High School have been completed, just two weeks after Minister of Education Sonia Parag visited the institution. The works were carried out at…
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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Taxi Driver in Police Custody After Firearm and Suspected Cannabis Seized During Berbice Operation
A 30-year-old taxi driver of New Amsterdam is in custody after ranks from Regional Division Six allegedly found almost 15 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis and a loaded revolver at his…
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Teenager Dies Following Police Pursuit in Corentyne; Investigation Underway Amid Public Outcry
A 16-year-old student died after a police chase in Princetown, Corentyne. Police say he lost control of his motorcycle; residents allege the machine was struck by a patrol vehicle. The…
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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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