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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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HEART Initiative Provides Continued Support to MV Barima Survivors and Families
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer GUYANA — The HEART Initiative is continuing to provide support to those affected by the MV Barima tragedy, extending its work from immediate assistance in the aftermath to longer-term…
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GDB Sensitisation Session Held in Wakenaam to Promote Business Growth and Financing Opportunities
By Nate Jones, LRTVS NewsWatch WAKENAAM, REGION THREE — A Guyana Development Bank sensitisation session was held on Wakenaam on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, giving farmers, entrepreneurs and other residents of the island information…
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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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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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Police Corporal to Face Trial over Death of 15 Year Old Annandale Student
By LRTVS NewsWatch Desk Writer GEORGETOWN — The case surrounding the death of a 15-year-old Annandale Secondary School student is heading before the courts, with Police Constable Yonette Cumberbatch set to stand trial on…
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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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Husband Sought in Tuschen Woman’s Murder
By Seana Williams, LRTVS NewsWatch TUSCHEN, REGION THREE — Police are searching for the husband of 45-year-old Sonia Wilson in connection with her death, as the investigation into the killing at Phase 1, Tuschen…
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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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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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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.…