9 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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9 h. ago Persons travelling with less than US$10,000 will not be impacted by new reporting measures – Jagdeo

Persons travelling out of Guyana with less than US$10,000 will not be impacted by the new foreign exchange reporting measures and these will also not affect this country’s small businesses, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday said. The article Persons travelling with less than US$10,000 will not be impacted by new reporting measures – Jagdeo appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 h. ago Exxon to cut 2,000 jobs in restructuring hitting Canada and EU

HOUSTON,  (Reuters) – Top U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) said on Tuesday it will lay off 2,000 workers globally, particularly in Canada and across the European Union, as part of a long-term restructuring plan that will affect about 3% to 4% of the company’s workforce. The article Exxon to cut 2,000 jobs in restructuring hitting Canada and EU appeared first on Stabroek News.

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10 h. ago ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant

(Kaieteur News) – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday hinted at a cash grant for Christmas, giving assurance that President Irfaan Ali will deliver on the promises made during the lead up to the 2025 general and regional elections. At his first press conference since the People’s Progressive Party (PPPC) was re-elected to office, Jagdeo […] The post ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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11 h. ago No excuse for exploitation: Poverty Is Not a Reason to Sacrifice a Child

Dear Editor, In a world where children are suffering the most, we as adult carers have to try harder to be present and provide better protection for our children. More and more, we see stories of children wandering the streets and young girls being exposed to exploitation. How can we allow this idealised culture to […] The post No excuse for exploitation: Poverty Is Not a Reason to Sacrifice a Child appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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32 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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33 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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33 h. ago Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home

In observance of education month and for the promotion of literacy among children, the Rotary Club of Georgetown Central (RCGC) on Thursday donated three new computers and accessories, valued at over $350,000, to the Children and Family Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, a RCGC release stated.  The article Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home appeared first on Stabroek News.

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34 h. ago Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk

Kaieteur News – Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha remains optimistic that the government of Suriname will grant Guyanese fisherfolk the long overdue license to operate. The minister made the statement on the sidelines of the launch of Agriculture Month on Wednesday. “I am optimistic that the new [Suriname] administration will be looking at that. You know, […] The post Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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39 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 Venezuela’s Maduro readies security powers in case of feared US attack

CARACAS, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has signed a decree granting him additional security powers in case the U.S. The article Venezuela’s Maduro readies security powers in case of feared US attack appeared first on Stabroek 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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3 d. ago Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has signed a decree granting him additional security powers in case of a military incursion into the country, the nation’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, said today. The article Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention 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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4 d. ago Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply

Dear Editor, I started thinking about the many positives of the solar grid in Batavia that was commissioned by PM Phillips. This Batavia Village Solar Grid in Region Seven is really the realisation of a landmark, G$300 million initiative, that will deliver 24-hour renewable electricity to the Cuyuni-Mazaruni community for the first time. For sure, […] The post Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply appeared first on Kaieteur 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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