Category: News
News, sport and community reporting from LRTVS Newswatch in New Amsterdam, Berbice.
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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 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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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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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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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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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 the evening of Sunday…
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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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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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St Mary’s Nursery Celebrates Independence With Career Dress-Up Day
Doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers and firefighters — in miniature — filled St Mary’s Nursery School as pupils marked Guyana’s 60th independence anniversary.
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Guyana Marks 60 Years of Independence in Grand Homecoming Celebration
Thousands turned out in green, gold, black, white and red as Guyana observed its Diamond Jubilee of independence on 26 May 2026.