14 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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40 h. ago GFF–Blue Waters Shipping U15 Girls Championship Round of 16 Kicks Off October 4

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), in partnership with Blue Waters Shipping and the Ministry of Education, is proud to announce the commencement of the Round of 16 stage of the GFF–Blue Waters Shipping U15 Girls Football Championship. The tournament was officially launched on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the New Campbellville Secondary […] The post GFF–Blue Waters Shipping U15 Girls Championship Round of 16 Kicks Off October 4 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Education licence of arrested Guyanese school superintendent revoked in Iowa

Ian Andre Roberts, the Guyana national and superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, United States of America, who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for being in the country illegally and without a work authorisation, had his education licence revoked yesterday. The article Education licence of arrested Guyanese school superintendent revoked in Iowa appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Schools along the East Coast are experiencing wide disparities in meals provided under the National School Feeding Programme

Dear Editor, Please allow me a space in your newspaper to highlight several issues with the National School Feeding Programme under the Ministry of Education. The article Schools along the East Coast are experiencing wide disparities in meals provided under the National School Feeding Programme appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Iowa school board places Roberts on paid administrative leave

The Des Moines Public School Board in Iowa voted on Saturday to place its Superintendent, Guyanese Ian Roberts, on paid administrative leave from his $286,716-a-year contract. The article Iowa school board places Roberts on paid administrative leave appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Santa Rosa, West Ruimveldt, St John the Baptist secure easy wins

Courts Pee Wee Boy’s U-11 Football Defending champion Santa Rosa, West Ruimveldt, St John the Baptist, and St Gabriel’s secured comfortable wins when the 12th edition of the Courts Pee Wee Boy’s U-11 Football Championship commenced yesterday at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue. The article Santa Rosa, West Ruimveldt, St John the Baptist secure easy wins appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Guyanese schools superintendent getting overwhelming public support despite arrest by ICE in Iowa

Despite Ian Andre Roberts, a Guyana national and superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools – the largest public school district in Iowa, United States– being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for being in the country illegally and without a work authorisation, hundreds of people have gathered on the streets calling for his release. The article Guyanese schools superintendent getting overwhelming public support despite arrest by ICE in Iowa appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Football Tournament kickoff

St. John the Baptiste Primary tops March-Past   By Kester Williams Kaieteur Sports – Petra Organisation officials, along with Chain Manager of the tournament’s title sponsor Courts Optical and other key stakeholders, gathered yesterday at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue to witness the grand kickoff of the 12th Annual Pee Wee Boys’ […] The post 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Football Tournament kickoff appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Guyanese Olympian Ian Roberts detained by US Immigration agents

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal immigration agents targeted the well-liked leader of Iowa’s largest school district in a traffic stop Friday and arrested him after he fled into the woods, leaving educators and community members stunned. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Des Moines Public School Superintendent Ian Roberts, a Guyanese, was in […] The post Guyanese Olympian Ian Roberts detained by US Immigration agents appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago ICE holds Guyanese superintendent of Iowa public school district

-says in the country illegally The superintendent of the largest public school district in Iowa was arrested yesterday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which alleged he was in the country illegally and without a work authorization. The article ICE holds Guyanese superintendent of Iowa public school district appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Bids opened for rehabilitation of main roof to Main Theory Classes Building at E’bo Technical Institute

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education has received seven bids for the rehabilitation of the main roof to the Main Theory Classes Building at the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) in Region Two. Bids were opened at the office of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB). The project is estimated at $18.3 million. […] The post Bids opened for rehabilitation of main roof to Main Theory Classes Building at E’bo Technical Institute appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Contractors given up to December to complete Nismes Secondary School

Kaieteur News – Contractors executing works on the Nismes Secondary School in Region Three, have been given up to December this year to complete the project. According to the Ministry of Education, subject Minister Sonia Parag and team visited the project site on Friday and issued a stern warning to contractors that all works must […] The post Contractors given up to December to complete Nismes Secondary School appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Rapid response task force to tackle schools utilities issues

In response to urgent utilities issues facing schools across the country in addition to what appears to be the systematic destruction of several water distribution networks in the hinterland region, Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, and Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, convened a meeting yesterday afternoon to address these matters, a Ministry of Education release stated yesterday. The article Rapid response task force to tackle schools utilities issues appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools

Kaieteur News – The government through the Ministry of Education will be utilising a portion of a loan from the World Bank to procure a number of laptops for schools in the country. This is according to a request for bids issued by the ministry. According to the document, Guyana has received financing from the […] The post Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Contractors on delayed Region Seven education projects must submit weekly reports – Parag

Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, along with Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukhai, have instructed contractors in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) who have delayed infrastructural projects under the Ministry of Education that they will now be required to submit weekly status reports until their respective projects are completed. The article Contractors on delayed Region Seven education projects must submit weekly reports – Parag appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Education Ministry says investigating bullying in public schools

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education on Friday confirmed that it is aware of two recent incidents of bullying among students and noted that the matters are under investigation. According to a statement from the ministry, bullying has no place in the education system and together, schools, families, and communities, must work to foster […] The post Education Ministry says investigating bullying in public schools appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago ALP urges Govt. to improve conditions in public schools and training centres

Kaieteur News – The Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) on Thursday called on the government to urgently address the poor conditions of public schools and training facilities across Guyana. Led by politician and activist Simona Broomes, the party emphasised that Guyanese children deserve safe, clean, and comfortable learning environments where technology and accessibility are […] The post ALP urges Govt. to improve conditions in public schools and training centres appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago 130 guidance counselors in 97 secondary schools across country – Education Ministry

Kaieteur News – Ensuring students have access to confidential guidance and psychosocial support, the Ministry of Education on Wednesday said there are currently 130 trained counselors serving in 97 out of 117 secondary schools countrywide. The revelation was made in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day held on September 10. “The ministry of education joins […] The post 130 guidance counselors in 97 secondary schools across country – Education Ministry appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20

The 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Schools Football Tournament is set to kick off on September 20, at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. The article 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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last month Education Ministry seeking contractors to construct new North Georgetown Secondary School

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education is seeking contractors to build a new North Georgetown Secondary School. Invitation for bids (IFB) are to open on September 23 at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. The North Georgetown Secondary School is located on Woolford Avenue. Several new schools have been built while […] The post Education Ministry seeking contractors to construct new North Georgetown Secondary School appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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