Category: Politics
News, sport and community reporting from LRTVS Newswatch in New Amsterdam, Berbice.
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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…
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Government Takes Cabinet Outreach to Region One Communities
By Michael Charles, LRTVS NewsWatch RED HILL, REGION ONE — As part of the Government’s ongoing cabinet outreach to Region One, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Hon.…
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Minister Vickram Bharrat Meets Barama River Communities During Region One Cabinet Outreach
By Nate Jones, LRTVS NewsWatch BARAMA RIVER, REGION ONE — Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat, engaged with residents of the Barama River communities of Chinese Landing, Kariako and Kokerite as the Government…
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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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The One Guyana Worship Experience Took Place at the Guyana National Stadium
More than 30,000 people gathered at the Guyana National Stadium for the One Guyana Worship Experience, a free national gospel concert held as part of the country’s Diamond Jubilee 60th Independence and…
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Six New High Court Judges Sworn In as Government Pushes for Faster Delivery of Justice
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the appointment of six new High Court judges is another important step towards improving access to justice and cutting the backlog of cases before the courts.
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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.
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Minister Persaud Encourages Women to Lead With Confidence
Speaking at the We Lead Association Women’s Conference 2026, Dr Vindhya Persaud urged women across Guyana to believe in themselves, speak with confidence and never be afraid to take up space.
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Minister Persaud Meets With CPA Management to Strengthen Child Protection
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud met the full management team of the Childcare and Protection Agency to review ongoing work and speed up key child protection programmes.
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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.