Category: News
News, sport and community reporting from LRTVS Newswatch in New Amsterdam, Berbice.
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115 health care workers graduate through GOAL programme
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 6, 2026 A total of 115 health care professionals have graduated from certificate, advanced certificate and postgraduate programmes offered by Med Varsity through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning,…
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Human Services Ministry launches 12-week Youth LEAP programme in Georgetown
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 6, 2026 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a 12-week youth programme in the Leopold Street and Broad Street communities of Georgetown. The initiative is…
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President Ali praises teachers’ role as AI enters Guyana’s classrooms
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 6, 2026 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has recognised the contribution of teachers to the development of the nation's children and the education system, in a message marking World Teachers…
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SOTIC 2026 looks at ways to boost returns from cruise tourism
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 6, 2026 Cruise tourism was among the key topics at the State of the Tourism Industry Conference in Georgetown, where stakeholders examined how destinations can gain greater economic value…
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Minister Browne-Shadeek salutes teachers for shaping lives beyond the classroom
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 6, 2026 Minister Sarah Browne-Shadeek has extended greetings to teachers, educators and education workers across Guyana, noting that yesterday marked a day to honour their invaluable contribution to the…
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President, officials mark World Teachers Day with tributes to educators
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 6, 2026 Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapa continues to keep a close watch on projects across the agriculture sector, according to an update issued on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. No…
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100 low-income homes at Le Reconnaissance now 15 percent complete
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 5, 2026 Construction of 100 two-bedroom low-income houses at Le Reconnaissance is now about 15 percent complete, with some of the homes expected to be finished before Christmas. The…
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363 more citizens join community policing groups, network now 505 strong
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 5, 2026 A total of 363 Guyanese have joined 20 newly formed community policing groups across the country so far in 2026, bringing the national network to 505 groups…
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Guyanese no longer need US, UK or Schengen visa to enter Saudi Arabia
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 5, 2026 Guyana is now the only South American country whose passport holders can enter Saudi Arabia with a visa on arrival or an e-visa without a valid US,…
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President Ali inspects Thomas Street healthy streets project in Georgetown
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 5, 2026 President Dr. Irfaan Ali visited Thomas Street, Georgetown, on Friday to assess the progress of the ongoing healthy streets project. The President was accompanied by the Minister…
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Region Seven stakeholders trained in gender responsive programming for children
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 5, 2026 Stakeholders working in early childhood and adolescent development in Region Seven have been trained in gender responsive planning and programming. The two-day session was led by the…
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South Ruimveldt resident John Francis celebrates 101st birthday
NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — October 5, 2026 John Francis, a resident of South Ruimveldt, has celebrated his 101st birthday, marking more than a century of life, family and service to his community. To mark…