20 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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20 h. ago Arsenal can go top as Liverpool seek to return to winning ways at Chelsea

LONDON, (Reuters) – Arsenal can take over at the top of the Premier League tomorrow even if Liverpool end a rare losing run at injury-hit Chelsea. The article Arsenal can go top as Liverpool seek to return to winning ways at Chelsea appeared first on Stabroek News.

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22 h. ago Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance

(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana is moving to reform the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Board of Guardians in an effort to make public assistance more accessible and equitable. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday held at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, where he […] The post Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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22 h. ago Guyana to assist in the adoption of a UN Support Office in Haiti

DPI – Guyana has endorsed the transition of the Multinational Security Mission (MSS) in Haiti into a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the establishment of a UN Support Office in Haiti to provide operational and logistical support for the mission. At the Adoption of Security Council Resolution 2793, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana […] The post Guyana to assist in the adoption of a UN Support Office in Haiti appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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22 h. ago NY Guyanese Hindus Concluded Fasting in 2025 Festival Celebration

Dear Editor, Guyanese Hindus in New York and around the USA ended the holy period of fasting for Navratri with the celebration of Vijay Dashmi (victory to the lord) on Wednesday with some planning to celebrate Dussehra (burning the effigy of the demonic king Ravan who governed parts of India thousands of years ago). The […] The post NY Guyanese Hindus Concluded Fasting in 2025 Festival Celebration appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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37 h. ago Two dead in UK synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, suspect ‘with bomb’ shot by police

MANCHESTER, England,  (Reuters) – At least two people were killed after an assailant drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard near a synagogue in England on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, British police said. The article Two dead in UK synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, suspect ‘with bomb’ shot by police appeared first on Stabroek News.

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44 h. ago Region Two rice farmers waiting in line for days to offload paddy

-as problems deepen Rice farmers in Region Two are grappling with long delays at mills, where grading and intake of paddy have slowed to a near standstill with farmers reporting having to wait as long as five days in lines and many forced to sleep in their tractors to secure a spot. The article Region Two rice farmers waiting in line for days to offload paddy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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44 h. ago Royal International Hotel gets on board with capped rate of US$160 plus VAT

Royal International Hotel, at Track JW, Mandela Avenue, Georgetown has announced that beginning yesterday, it introduced a capped rate of US$160 + VAT per night for Guyanese residents, locally and in the diaspora. The article Royal International Hotel gets on board with capped rate of US$160 plus VAT appeared first on Stabroek News.

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44 h. ago Guyanese man who sold stolen HIV test kits sentenced by US court to time served, supervised release

A Guyanese man who pleaded guilty to selling HIV test kits that were stolen from Kenya’s USAID programme was on Tuesday sentenced to time served and supervised release. The article Guyanese man who sold stolen HIV test kits sentenced by US court to time served, supervised release appeared first on Stabroek News.

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44 h. ago I thought the PPP would have been keen to return to the new Parliament

Dear Editor, Since parliament is making the rounds, weighing-in should help to get it going. The longer that parliament remains on the sidelines, a spectator to developments, then the less democracy should be spoken of, taken seriously. The article I thought the PPP would have been keen to return to the new Parliament appeared first on Stabroek News.

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46 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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46 h. ago Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism

Dear Editor, The recently concluded 2025 General and Regional election in Guyana has marked a historic milestone in our country’s political evolution. The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) unsurprisingly secured a decisive and expanded victory. Not only that, but they also made unprecedented inroads into regions traditionally aligned to the opposition. This shift in the […] The post Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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51 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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68 h. ago UN Security Council approves bigger force in Haiti to tackle gangs

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council yesterday  agreed to a U.S. proposal to more than double the size of an 15-month-old underfunded and understaffed international security mission combating armed gangs in Haiti, sparking criticism of Washington by China and Russia. The article UN Security Council approves bigger force in Haiti to tackle gangs appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 d. ago Pres. Ali calls for mature and open discussions on U.S’ military presence in the region

President Irfaan Ali has urged Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders on Tuesday to approach the growing presence of United States’ naval assets in the Caribbean with “eyes wide open”, emphasising the need for mature and open discussions on security matters affecting the region. The state-owned Department of Public Information (DPI) quoted Dr. Ali as saying that […] The post Pres. Ali calls for mature and open discussions on U.S’ military presence in the region appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 d. ago Lusignan Golfers set sights on DSB Suriname Invitational 2025

Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is preparing to make a powerful statement at the DSB Suriname Invitational 2025, scheduled for October 11–12 in Paramaribo. After an outstanding showing at last year’s tournament, the Guyanese contingent is heading into this year’s event with a strong contingent of 20 players, determination, and the clear […] The post Lusignan Golfers set sights on DSB Suriname Invitational 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 d. ago PAHO highlights progress in health security, disease elimination, and primary health care – director says in report

(PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, presented his Annual Report on Monday at the opening of the 62nd Directing Council, highlighting major progress in health security, disease elimination, primary health care, and digital health—despite the many challenges faced over the past year. “This report shows how collective […] The post PAHO highlights progress in health security, disease elimination, and primary health care – director says in report appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Exxon chief sought security assurances for gas terminal from Mozambique president, FT reports

(Reuters) – ExxonMobil’s XOM.N chief executive Darren Woods sought assurances from Mozambique’s president Daniel Chapo last week about security for a proposed $30 billion gas terminal in the country ahead of a decision to greenlight the project, the Financial Times reported today. The article Exxon chief sought security assurances for gas terminal from Mozambique president, FT reports appeared first on Stabroek 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 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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