Berbice Stadium set to transform Region Six, completion expected by early 2026 – Minister Ramson

The Berbice Stadium at Palmyra, Region Six, is on track for completion by the first quarter of 2026, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Charles Ramson Jr., has announced. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to not only bolster the region’s sporting landscape but also drive economic growth and create employment opportunities.

During an inspection of the site on Sunday, Minister Ramson highlighted the extensive groundwork required to prepare the location, once swampy cane fields, for construction.

“We just came from Palmyra Stadium. This is a huge project transformational that we started with. The President announced it, then we did the sod turning. We are at a very good place right now to see completion by the first quarter of next year,” the Minister stated.

Over 160,000 tons of sand were used to fill and stabilize the site, and extensive pile driving was conducted before construction could begin. Despite logistical challenges, including the import of materials from India and other countries, all major components for the stadium are now in Guyana.

“So it was effectively an assembly of pieces coming from different parts of the world. So there has been a lot of effort to get this project on track and on stream for completion by next year and I have no reason right now to doubt that we will see that completed, by next year,” he affirmed.

Minister Ramson said the new stadium will have a transformative effect similar to what the National Stadium in Providence has had, stimulating local commerce and encouraging development in hospitality and entertainment sectors.

“We’ve seen what the National Stadium did for Providence — all the hotels, restaurants, and entertainment that came with it. The same thing will happen in Berbice. You will start to see hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities being built there, and that will drive employment too,” Ramson noted.

In addition to economic benefits, the stadium carries cultural and emotional significance for Berbicians and cricket enthusiasts nationwide. It is part of the government’s ongoing effort to enhance sporting infrastructure and position Guyana as a hub for regional and international events.

The project is expected to provide a world-class venue for cricket, football, and other sports, while also creating opportunities for community engagement and youth development in Region Six.