16 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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18 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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40 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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3 d. ago Massara stuns Paruima to claim Heritage Football crown; Region 10 women dominate

The Heritage Football finals at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Sunday night produced high drama and unforgettable moments, as underdogs Massara from Region 9 dethroned defending champions Paruima of Region 7 in a pulsating men’s final. The article Massara stuns Paruima to claim Heritage Football crown; Region 10 women dominate appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Britton undefeated to capture National Table Tennis singles title

completed ‘triple crown’ Kaieteur Sports – Shemar Britton once again proved why he is Guyana’s premier table tennis player, storming through the competition at the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) National Senior Championships to claim the Men’s Singles title with an undefeated run. Britton was in a league of his own last evening at the […] The post Britton undefeated to capture National Table Tennis singles title appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election

Dear Editor, Guyana’s 2025 general election delivered results no one could have imagined a decade ago. The governing PPP/C expanded its majority to 36 seats, APNU collapsed to just 12, and WIN, a first-time party, claimed 16 seats in a debut that signalled stunning voter realignment and changes in decades old voting patterns.  And under […] The post More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Those receiving NIS survivor’s benefit should not be precluded from claiming their own pension

Dear Editor, I write with deep concern and a heartfelt plea for intervention and review by the relevant authorities regarding the current structure of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pension entitlements, particularly as it relates to survivor’s benefits and the one-off pension payment. The article Those receiving NIS survivor’s benefit should not be precluded from claiming their own pension appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Exxon paid no taxes to Guyana but tells U.S. it paid over US$1.2B in 2024

By Davina Bagot Kaieteur News – American oil major, ExxonMobil has reported the payment of US$1.2B in taxes to the government of Guyana (GoG) for the year 2024. In a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing made on Friday, the company in a specialized report to its shareholders explained that the document was prepared and […] The post Exxon paid no taxes to Guyana but tells U.S. it paid over US$1.2B in 2024 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago GBF shortlist 20 ahead of FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship

Kaieteur Sports – With the FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship set for the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, November 9 – 17, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has unveiled a 20-player shortlist, with President Michael Singh expressing confidence that Guyana can defend home court and claim the nation’s second women’s Caribbean title, the first since 1996. “We […] The post GBF shortlist 20 ahead of FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship appeared first on Kaieteur 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 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 Jamaican man deported by US to Eswatini back home, says Johnson Smith

(Jamaica Gleaner) Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamina Johnson Smith says the Jamaican man who was deported by the US to Eswatini is now back home in Jamaica. The article Jamaican man deported by US to Eswatini back home, says Johnson Smith appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Trump links autism to Tylenol and vaccines, claims not backed by science

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S.  President Donald Trump yesterday linked autism to childhood vaccine use and the taking of popular pain medication Tylenol by women when pregnant, elevating claims not backed by scientific evidence to the forefront of U.S. The article Trump links autism to Tylenol and vaccines, claims not backed by science appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago PSG handed first Ligue 1 loss this season as Marseille claim 1

(Reuters) – Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain suffered a 1-0 defeat at Olympique de Marseille in Monday’s rearranged ‘Le Classique’, with Nayef Aguerd’s early header proving decisive in his side’s first home league win over their bitter rivals since 2011. The article PSG handed first Ligue 1 loss this season as Marseille claim 1-0 home win appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Oil prices dropped to lowest in 2025 after Trump’s tariffs – NRF Report

Kaieteur News – In the second quarter of 2025, Guyana’s sweet light crude was subjected to the lowest market rates since the COVID-19 pandemic at just US$60 per barrel. This is according to the latest Natural Resource Fund (NRF) report, published for the second quarter of this year. According to the document, “Oil prices opened […] The post Oil prices dropped to lowest in 2025 after Trump’s tariffs – NRF Report appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Queen of the Greens: Sukhram Dominates Massy Guyana Golf Tournament

Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club was the stage for brilliance on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as Massy Distribution hosted its Goli and Soldanza Golf Tournament. While the day showcased talent from across the field, the spotlight belonged to Christine Sukhram, who outshone her competitors, mostly men, to claim victory in commanding fashion. Sukhram, […] The post Queen of the Greens: Sukhram Dominates Massy Guyana Golf Tournament appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Education Minister commiserates with family of child who died at Parika

Minister of Education Sonia Parag and Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain yesterday visited the family of Supriya Khan who died on Friday afternoon following an accident on the Parika Main Road. The article Education Minister commiserates with family of child who died at Parika appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago BoG says Mohamed misrepresented facts of governor’s advice on bank account closures

Kaieteur News – The Bank of Guyana (BoG) has rejected claims by leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed, stating that the US-sanctioned businessman misrepresented the facts on advice given to him by the governor, Dr. Gobind Ganga in relation to the closure of bank accounts party candidates. In a statement […] The post BoG says Mohamed misrepresented facts of governor’s advice on bank account closures appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Police seeking Sophia businessman over alleged rape of child

The police yesterday said that they are seeking a Sophia businessman over the alleged rape of a child. Timothy Fraser, a 32-year-old businessman of ‘C’ Field, Sophia Squatting Area, was arrested on 2025-09-06 at about 08:30hrs and placed in custody for the rape of a child under 16 years, the police said in a release. The article Police seeking Sophia businessman over alleged rape of child appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago GDF officers receive Instruments of Command for new appointments

Kaieteur News – Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, on Thursday presented Instruments of Command to Officers as they formally assumed responsibility for units across the Force. According to a statement issued by the GDF on its Facebook page, the Instrument of Command is a formal document that bestows command authority on an […] The post GDF officers receive Instruments of Command for new appointments appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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