7 h. ago Guyanese superintendent in Iowa charged over firearm, claims of fake qualifications rise

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been charged with possessing a firearm as an “illegal alien,” federal prosecutors say, according to the Des Moines Register and several educational institutions have denied that he had the qualifications that he claimed. The article Guyanese superintendent in Iowa charged over firearm, claims of fake qualifications rise appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 h. ago Man falsely pretended he could obtain Lands and Survey lease – court hears

Twenty-six-year-old Aucllie Waterton of Buxton, East Coast Demerara, appeared yesterday  at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty charged with obtaining money by false pretence and uttering a forged document. The article Man falsely pretended he could obtain Lands and Survey lease – court hears appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 h. ago Bent St construction worker charged with assaulting pensioner

Thirty-one-year-old Orlando Marks, a construction worker of Bent Street, Georgetown, appeared yesterday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with assault. The article Bent St construction worker charged with assaulting pensioner appeared first on Stabroek News.

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38 h. ago Guyanese sentenced in US for supplying fake HIV testing kits

also ordered to pay a US$84,000 fine Kaieteur News – The United States Department of Justice on Wednesday said that it has concluded a long-term investigation with the unsealing of an indictment in the District of South Carolina charging two foreign nationals with conspiring against the United States to illegally divert U.S.-funded global health commodities […] The post Guyanese sentenced in US for supplying fake HIV testing kits appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Orthopaedic technician charged with sharing hospital images of ‘Lola Doll’

A 20-year-old orthopaedic technician was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly transmitting images of social media personality Lolita Callender called ‘Lola Doll’ while she was being treated at the hospital for gunshot wounds. The article Orthopaedic technician charged with sharing hospital images of ‘Lola Doll’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Jury finds clothes vendor guilty of 2016 narcotics trafficking charge

A jury yesterday unanimously found Shemroy Robertson, also known as “Minutes,” 31, guilty of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. The article Jury finds clothes vendor guilty of 2016 narcotics trafficking charge appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Cummings Lodge construction worker granted bail on paper theft charge

A construction worker of Cummings Lodge, Georgetown, who was charged on Wednesday with stealing from a former employer, was released on bail. The article Cummings Lodge construction worker granted bail on paper theft charge appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Businessman has breach of protection order charge dropped after wife accepts compensation

A businessman, who had been charged last month with breaching a protection order made against him by his wife, had that charge dropped on Wednesday after he paid compensation to her in the sum of $2 million. The article Businessman has breach of protection order charge dropped after wife accepts compensation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Duo charged with larceny, assault, other crimes granted bail on second court appearance

Thirty-three-year-old Alex Lyte, and 41-year-old Brenton Charles reappeared on Friday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Annette Singh where they were granted bail. The article Duo charged with larceny, assault, other crimes granted bail on second court appearance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Alberttown businesswoman charged with using computer to disseminate false information

An Alberttown businesswoman accused of using a computer system to disseminate false information was granted bail when she appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The article Alberttown businesswoman charged with using computer to disseminate false information appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Dooley backs blend of foreign and homegrown players for Guyana

Guyana’s new men’s senior national football team head coach Thomas Dooley has urged fans to support a balanced approach between homegrown and foreign-based players as he takes charge of the Golden Jaguars unit. The article Dooley backs blend of foreign and homegrown players for Guyana appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago ‘Guyanese officials could be questioned by U.S Govt. over false tax receipts issued to Exxon’ – Former EPA Director

Kaieteur News – The United States (U.S) government could haul Guyanese officials in for questioning as part of a possible investigation into the ‘false’ tax receipts issued to American oil giant, ExxonMobil. This is according to former executive director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Vincent Adams. During an Alliance For Change (AFC) press […] The post ‘Guyanese officials could be questioned by U.S Govt. over false tax receipts issued to Exxon’ – Former EPA Director appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Former FBI chief Comey charged as Trump ramps up campaign against critics

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) –  The U.S. Justice Department filed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey yesterday, in a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign against his political enemies. The article Former FBI chief Comey charged as Trump ramps up campaign against critics appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Police rubbish man’s claims that he was charged for defending children from home intruder

Kaieteur News – A father of five is expressing frustration after being charged for allegedly chopping a man whom he claims broke into his home and sexually assaulted his children. But the police have denied the man’s claim, stating that he has a history of making up stories. The family of seven says they are […] The post Police rubbish man’s claims that he was charged for defending children from home intruder appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Assistant accountant charged with alleged theft of $5M from GECOM

Kaieteur News – A 30-year-old assistant accountant employed at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was on Thursday remanded to prison after being accused of stealing more than $5 million belonging to the Commission. The accused, Dikimbie Gittens, of Onderneeming, Parfaite Harmony, West Bank Demerara, was arrested on September 22, 2025. He is alleged to have […] The post Assistant accountant charged with alleged theft of $5M from GECOM appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Sanjeev Datadin to represent Baramita teen charged with murder of abusive boyfriend

Kaieteur News – Prominent attorney, Sanjeev Datadin is set to represent Naderia James the 19 year old of Baramita, North West District, who has been charged and remanded to prison for the murder of her 20-year-old boyfriend. James’s case has stirred concerns on social media and other sections of society with many persons questioning the […] The post Sanjeev Datadin to represent Baramita teen charged with murder of abusive boyfriend appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Man charged with using threatening language, throwing missile

Thirty-eight-year-old Alfred Benjamin appeared on Friday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s court before Magistrate Annette Singh, charged with using threatening language and throwing a missile at a woman.  Benjamin pled not guilty to the charge. The article Man charged with using threatening language, throwing missile appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Fears for woman after man charged with her attempted murder released on bail

Barbara Gomes, the mother of Claurine Prescod, says she fears for her daughter following the release on bail of the man who was charged with her attempted murder in 2024. The article Fears for woman after man charged with her attempted murder released on bail appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Venezuelan biker charged with causing death of pedestrian at crossing

A 24-year-old Venezuelan motorcyclist, Jeickson Tapia has been charged with the causing the death of 51-year-old Rochelle Bacchus by dangerous riding. The article Venezuelan biker charged with causing death of pedestrian at crossing appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Former T&T travel agent freed of more than 100 fraud charges

(Trinidad Guardian) Former travel agent Vicky Boodram has been freed of over 100 fraud charges related to a cruise that did not materialise. The article Former T&T travel agent freed of more than 100 fraud charges appeared first on Stabroek News.

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