The Little Rock Press — the week in Berbice and across Guyana, 9 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026, from the LRTVS NewsWatch newsroom, Channel 10.
Top story
POLICE SERGEANT UNDER CLOSE ARREST AFTER ALLEGED GUNFIRE AT BETERVERWAGTING EVENT
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 event at a community centre ground at Beterverwagting on Saturday night, August 9, 2026. The officer has been identified as Station Sergeant Orville Kendall. — reported by Delon Adams
More from the week
The Little Rock Press — The Week in Berbice, 10 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
The Little Rock Press — the week in Berbice and across Guyana, 10 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026, from the LRTVS NewsWatch newsroom, Channel 10. Top story POLICE SERGEANT UNDER CLOSE ARREST AFTER ALLEGED GUNFIRE AT BETERVERWAGTING EVENT 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 event at a community centre ground at Beterverwagting on Saturday night, August 9, 2026.
POLICE CORPORAL TO FACE TRIAL OVER DEATH OF 15 YEAR OLD ANNANDALE STUDENT
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 August 17, 2026. Cumberbatch, 35, appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate's Court, where the date for the trial was formally set. — reported by Delon Adams
NEW AMSTERDAM SET FOR MAJOR TRANSFORMATION UNDER MODEL VILLAGE INITIATIVE
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 spaces and the overall quality of life for residents. The plans were outlined on Saturday, August 8, 2026, during a consultation with residents, where President Dr. — reported by Michael Charles
METEN MEER ZORG CRICKET GROUND RECEIVES NEW HEAVY DUTY ROLLER
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 Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. P. The Minister was accompanied by Surendra Singh, an assistant director of sport, and Franklin Wilson. — reported by LRTVS NewsWatch Staff
HUSBAND SOUGHT IN TUSCHEN WOMAN’S MURDER
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 Housing Scheme takes a new turn. m. on Monday, August 10, 2026. — reported by Seana Williams
Also on Channel 10 this week
- MINISTER RAMSON ASSESSES NEW AMSTERDAM SYNTHETIC TRACK AS SPORTING DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES IN REGION S
- HEART INITIATIVE PROVIDES CONTINUED SUPPORT TO MV BARIMA SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES
- GDB SENSITISATION SESSION HELD IN WAKENAAM TO PROMOTE BUSINESS GROWTH AND FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES
- GUYANA ADVANCES HEALTH COOPERATION WITH AFRICA THROUGH HEDPAC PARTNERSHIP
Read all stories at lrtvsnewswatch.com · Watch on LRTVS Channel 10 · The Little Rock Press magazine at lrtvs.gy/press.
Get this round-up by email every week — sign up free at lrtvs.gy/newsletter.
Leave a Reply