Category: Business
News, sport and community reporting from LRTVS Newswatch in New Amsterdam, Berbice.
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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…
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Guyana Invests GY$60M in New Manawarin Health Centre and Staff Quarters
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony commissioned a new health centre and staff living quarters at Red Hill, Manawarin, on Sunday 5 July 2026. The project carries a total investment of GY$60M…
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Public Works Minister Engages Eccles Stakeholders on Industrial Road Rehabilitation
The Ministry of Public Works has taken another step toward improving one of Guyana’s key industrial corridors, with Minister Bishop Juan Edghill meeting residents, business owners and other stakeholders from the Eccles…
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Flying Ace Cycle Club Gears Up for 10-Lap Road Race in New Amsterdam
Cyclists from across the region will take to the streets of New Amsterdam on Sunday 28 June for a 10-lap road race organised by the Flying Ace Cycle Club of Berbice.
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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 in recent times.
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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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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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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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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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Ministry Brings Social Services Closer to Residents at Vreed-en-Hoop
More than 100 people were served at a pop-up hub at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling, handling old age pension, public assistance and disability support on the spot.
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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.