The Little Rock Press — The Week in Berbice, 15 Aug 2026 – 22 Aug 2026

The Little Rock Press — the week in Berbice and across Guyana, 15 Aug 2026 – 22 Aug 2026, from the LRTVS NewsWatch newsroom, Channel 10.

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CARICOM Education Ministers Push for Stronger Math's, Skills Training and Teacher Development

By LRTVS NewsWatch GEORGETOWN — Education ministers and senior officials from across CARICOM wrapped up two days of discussions on Thursday focused on strengthening education systems and preparing Caribbean learners for a changing world. The meeting was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on 12 and 13 August under the theme "Education for Life, Purpose and Caribbean Progress."

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The Little Rock Press — The Week in Berbice, 14 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026

The Little Rock Press — the week in Berbice and across Guyana, 14 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026, from the LRTVS NewsWatch newsroom, Channel 10. Top story CARICOM Education Ministers Push for Stronger Math's, Skills Training and Teacher Development By LRTVS NewsWatch GEORGETOWN — Education ministers and senior officials from across CARICOM wrapped up two days of discussions on Thursday focused on strengthening education systems and preparing Caribbean learners for a changing world.

Government Employees Strengthen Workplace Safety Practices through OSH Training

By LRTVS NewsWatch GEORGETOWN — Employees representing 12 government ministries and agencies have strengthened their knowledge of occupational safety and health following a two-day workshop held on Monday and Tuesday.

Human Services Minister Engages Region Six Families and Youths on Health, Families and Economic Oppo

By LRTVS NewsWatch REGION SIX — Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud made her first stop in Region Six at Miss Phoebe, Mahaicony, on Sunday, meeting families and young people for an open community session.

Islinghton Residents Raise Concerns over the New Seawall Development

By LRTVS NewsWatch NEW AMSTERDAM — Residents of Islington Village, Greater New Amsterdam, are calling on the authorities to speed up rehabilitation of their sea wall and to address sand that has accumulated along the area. Residents say the sand has become a major inconvenience affecting their daily activities and, in some cases, their ability to carry out their work.

Modern Dairy Operation Highlights Guyana's Push to Strengthen Local Food Production

By LRTVS NewsWatch MOBLISSA — A modern dairy operation at Moblissa is being highlighted as an example of Guyana's continued agricultural modernisation, showcasing advanced technology and farming practices aimed at strengthening local food production.

PRESIDENT Ali Takes Community Ride Initiative to Georgetown Neighborhoods

By LRTVS NewsWatch GEORGETOWN — President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali continued his community ride initiative in Georgetown on Thursday, engaging directly with residents to gain firsthand insight into issues affecting communities across the capital. The President was accompanied by Minister of Housing and Water Colin Croal and several senior government officials.

Young People Urged to Embrace Their Voices, Dreams and Power to Shape Stronger Communities

By LRTVS NewsWatch GEORGETOWN — The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security says its Gender Equality and Empowerment Seal programme is delivering measurable results across six private sector companies, more than six months after implementation began.

The Little Rock Press — The Week in Berbice, 9 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026

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.

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