10 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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12 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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34 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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34 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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41 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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60 h. ago  Reconvening Parliament without delay is a test of democratic practice

Kaieteur News – Democracy is not only about the right of citizens to cast their ballots. It is also about ensuring that the institutions of government function with immediacy and accountability in the aftermath of elections. Chief among those institutions is Parliament, the body entrusted with providing oversight of the Executive. If the people’s representatives […] The post  Reconvening Parliament without delay is a test of democratic practice 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 South Rupununi farmer dies after stabbed in altercation with brothers

The police are investigating the murder of Assis Joel, a 27-year-old farmer of Maruranau Village, South Rupununi, which occurred at about 4 pm on Friday, at Maruranau Village, Region Nine. The article South Rupununi farmer dies after stabbed in altercation with brothers-in-law 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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5 d. ago Lieve Blanckaert to represent her homeland at the Miss Grand International 2025

By Shania Williams Kaieteur News – Pageantry continues to evolve as one of the most recognized global platforms for culture, service, and empowerment, and Guyana is steadily carving its place in this arena. For the first time in pageantry, Lieve Blanckaert will represent her homeland at the Miss Grand International (MGI) 2025 competition. According to […] The post Lieve Blanckaert to represent her homeland at the Miss Grand International 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago President Ali’s policies on rice represent a responsible, people

Dear Editor, I read with concern a recent commentary attributed to a former Minister, published on September 23, 2025 in the newspapers, in which he described subsidies to rice farmers as a “misuse of taxpayers’ money.” This perspective not only diminishes the realities faced by rice farmers but also overlooks the broader economic and food […] The post President Ali’s policies on rice represent a responsible, people-centered developmental approach appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Rodrigues impresses despite missing finals spot at South American Youth Championships

Guyana’s lone representative at the South American Youth Swimming Championship, Ariel Rodrigues, continued her campaign with another spirited showing yesterday morning in Brazil, finishing 5th in the women’s 50-metre freestyle. The article Rodrigues impresses despite missing finals spot at South American Youth Championships appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago A victim of continuous domestic violence is now remanded and rendered defenceless

Dear Editor, I write with deep concern regarding the recent case of the 19-year-old young woman who has been remanded to prison for the alleged murder of her abusive partner. The article A victim of continuous domestic violence is now remanded and rendered defenceless appeared first on Stabroek 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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