Category: News
News, sport and community reporting from LRTVS Newswatch in New Amsterdam, Berbice.
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Ten Guyanese receive appliances to boost small businesses
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 13, 2026 Ten individuals have received appliances to help establish or expand their small businesses under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security's Start Up Strong initiative. The…
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Dr Frank Anthony urges early cancer screening at GRPA’s first Pinktober brunch
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 13, 2026 Dr. Frank Anthony joined the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) for its inaugural Pinktober brunch on Sunday, an event held to raise funds for the organization's ongoing…
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Farmers’ conference tackles modernisation of agriculture sector
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 13, 2026 Farmers, agricultural stakeholders, technical experts and industry representatives are taking part in a Farmers' Conference hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture at the Archer Chong Conference Center.…
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Guyana’s room capacity set to near 6,000 by year end, tourism officials say
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 13, 2026 Guyana's accommodation capacity is projected to approach 6,000 rooms by the end of this year, the Guyana Tourism Authority has said. The Director of the Guyana Tourism…
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Fire Service marks 69th anniversary with route March, Minister praises ranks
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 13, 2026 The Guyana Fire Service marked its 69th anniversary with a route march through Georgetown on October 12, 2026. Firefighters and other ranks displayed discipline and pride as…
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Health Ministry renews training partnership with Northwell Health
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 13, 2026 The Ministry of Health has renewed its memorandum of understanding with Northwell Health, reaffirming a partnership aimed at strengthening Guyana's health care system. The renewed agreement will…
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Teen shot dead at Block 22 in suspected murder suicide involving ex boyfriend
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 13, 2026 A 17 year old schoolgirl and a 21 year old man died on Monday in what police are treating as an alleged murder suicide at Block 22,…
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LRTVS Newswatch
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — October 13, 2026 Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_ad47dff5-32e7-3848-b7e8-2dede0783007 Watch the full report on LRTVS Channel 10. By LRTVS NewsWatch Staff
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Newswatch feature tours Comfort Villa Plus accommodation
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 13, 2026 A segment on LRTVS NewsWatch this week took viewers inside Comfort Villa Plus, a short-stay accommodation offering two bedrooms and a laundry area for guests. The walkthrough…
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Guyana backs ‘UNESCO for the people’ vision at Paris executive board session
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 12, 2026 Education Minister Honourable Sonia Parag is in Paris for the 225th session of the UNESCO executive board, which runs from October 5 to October 20. The sitting…
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Housing Minister inspects $9.1b Saudi-funded road and housing project at Leonora
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 12, 2026 The Ministry of Housing is advancing major road and housing works at Leonora and Goedverwagting in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). On Friday, October 9, 2026, Minister…
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Labour, housing officials join Lions Club walk for breast cancer awareness
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 12, 2026 Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, Indra Ramarine, and a Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water joined a Lions Club based…