The Little Rock Press — The Week in Berbice, 4 Sept 2026 – 11 Sept 2026

The Little Rock Press — the week in Berbice and across Guyana, 4 Sept 2026 – 11 Sept 2026, from the LRTVS NewsWatch newsroom, Channel 10.

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$230 million in equipment commissioned at Kumaka as government widens Region One's farming base

KUMAKA, Region One. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned a pontoon and two excavators worth about 230 million dollars at Kumaka on Wednesday, the latest in a run of investments meant to restore and expand the productive capacity of Guyana's north west.

More from the week

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

Reports reaching the desk this hour indicate that Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons. The desk is following the story and will carry verified details in later bulletins.

MoBay Mayor eyes caveats on infirmary residents’ property

Reports reaching the desk this hour indicate that MoBay mayor eyes caveats on infirmary residents’ property. The desk is following the story and will carry verified details in later bulletins.

Restoration of Over River crossing set for completion in October

Reports reaching the desk this hour indicate that Restoration of Over River crossing set for completion in October. The desk is following the story and will carry verified details in later bulletins.

Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says

Reports reaching the desk this hour indicate that Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says. The desk is following the story and will carry verified details in later bulletins.

Int’l experts to help fix adoption gaps

Reports reaching the desk this hour indicate that Int’l experts to help fix adoption gaps. The desk is following the story and will carry verified details in later bulletins.

PARTIAL RELIEF – Fees waived, but lawyers still question access to UK-based Privy Council

Reports reaching the desk this hour indicate that PARTIAL RELIEF – Fees waived, but lawyers still question access to UK-based Privy Council. The desk is following the story and will carry verified details in later bulletins.

Agriculture Ministry moves to sharpen service delivery to Region One farmers

MABARUMA, Region One. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha met the ministry's regional staff on Wednesday to review progress in the sector and to press for better delivery of services to farmers across Region One. The meeting, held in the boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council, centred on what the ministry is doing in the region and how its officers reach the people they serve.

Minister presses for faster, better coordinated response to child sexual abuse as 2025 rape figures are disclosed

GEORGETOWN, Guyana. Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud has urged every agency that deals with sexual violence to tighten its response so that victims get protection, support and access to justice without delay.

Region Four head teachers meet as new school year opens, told to lead with purpose and accountability

GEORGETOWN, Guyana. The Ministry of Education has gathered head teachers from nursery, primary and secondary schools, practical instruction centres and special education institutions along the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara for the first of its monthly leadership meetings of the new academic year. The session focused on school management and leadership as classes resume across Region Four.

Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha

Reports reaching the desk this hour indicate that Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha. The desk is following the story and will carry verified details in later bulletins.

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