CONSTRUCTION of the Palmyra International Stadium in Berbice, Guyana, is moving apace according to government officials, with the venue expected to become the region’s newest hub for international cricket by the first quarter of 2026.
The facility, which broke ground in March 2023, is designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators. Crucially for the region’s cricketing ambitions, the stadium is being built specifically to meet International Cricket Council (ICC) standards, potentially positioning Berbice as a regular alternative to the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, East Bank Demerara.
The development at Palmyra represents a significant shift in Guyana’s sporting infrastructure, extending high-capacity venues beyond the capital, Georgetown.
While the historic Albion Sports Complex has long been the spiritual home of cricket in Berbice, the new stadium offers a modernised, purpose-built arena capable of hosting the high-tech requirements of modern international broadcasts and night cricket.
Minister Charles Ramson Jr. recently reaffirmed the project’s timeline following an inspection of the site.
Beyond the boundary ropes, the stadium is being touted as a versatile engine for the local economy in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
The “fully equipped” design will enable the venue to transition from a cricket ground to a concert arena, or to host large-scale conventions.
As Guyana builds a hub for sport in the Caribbean, Palmyra’s 10,000-seat capacity fills a specific niche for T20 Internationals and high-profile Caribbean Premier League (CPL) fixtures.