Category: Sport
News, sport and community reporting from LRTVS Newswatch in New Amsterdam, Berbice.
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Minister Ramson Assesses New Amsterdam Synthetic Track as Sporting Development Continues in Region Six
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE — Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. visited the New Amsterdam Synthetic Track on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, inspecting the state of the…
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Police Sergeant Under Close Arrest after Alleged Gunfire at Beterverwagting Event
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer GUYANA — A serving police sergeant has been placed under close arrest and is facing an internal investigation after allegedly discharging several rounds into the air during an entertainment…
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New Amsterdam Set for Major Transformation Under Model Village Initiative
By Michael Charles, LRTVS NewsWatch NEW AMSTERDAM, REGION SIX — New Amsterdam is set for a major modernisation effort as the Government moves forward with its Model Village Initiative, aimed at improving infrastructure, public…
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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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LRTVS News Update — August 7th, 2026
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer LRTVS NEWS UPDATE — Friday, August 7, 2026. Anchored by Sienna Williams. Making headlines today: Athletics: CARIFTA gold medallist and national record holder Rayquan Noel is encouraging young athletes…
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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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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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Police Destroy Over $106 Million Worth of Cannabis During Upper Berbice River Operation
A day-long eradication exercise in the remote Upper Berbice River area uncovered two cannabis fields covering some four acres, about 5,000 plants and a nursery of roughly 30,000 seedlings.
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Preparations Continue for Guyana Festival 2026
Staging, vendor setup and cultural displays are taking shape at the Guyana National Stadium ahead of the three-day festival running 15 to 17 May.
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OSHAG Health Check Empowers New Amsterdam Elderly With Screenings and Guidance
Free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, diet plans and hygiene packages drew dozens of senior citizens to the New Amsterdam Post Office compound.
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Guyana Ends CARIFTA Games Campaign With Six Medals
Four gold, one silver and one bronze left Guyana fourth overall at the 2026 CARIFTA Games at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada.
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Berbice Football Association Launches Senior Men’s League
Seventeen teams are competing for a $1M prize pool as structured senior football returns to Berbice at the All Saints ground in New Amsterdam.