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Guyanese educator honoured at NYC’s inaugural Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards
Krystal Astwood, a Guyanese-born educator and social entrepreneur, was recently honoured at New York City’s inaugural Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards (EHSDA), held at Gracie Mansion and hosted by Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Office...
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Guyana Chronicle hosts fifth Back-to-School drive, supporting learners nationwide
THE Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL), publishers of the Daily and Sunday Chronicle, on Friday hosted its fifth annual Back-to-School Gadget and School Supplies Drive, rewarding 22 learners from across the country with essential learning...
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Guyana’s first School for the Deaf on track for November completion
Minister of Education Sonia Parag has underscored the national importance of timely and quality completion of Guyana’s first dedicated School for the Deaf, now under construction at Cummings Lodge. During a site visit on Saturday, Minister Parag...
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Guyana eyes China’s expertise to bolster affordable housing construction
AS Guyana continues to chart its course on a rapid development path, the government is eyeing Chinese expertise to drive large-scale affordable housing construction and urban planning. These comments were made by Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d)...
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Guyana-born leader of Iowa’s largest school district arrested by ICE
892 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....
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Guyana-born Iowa public schools superintendent was in U.S. illegally, caught with gun – Homeland Security
Last Updated on Friday, 26 September 2025, 22:37 by Writer Reproduced from KCCI Des Moines Dr Ian Roberts DES MOINES, Iowa —The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district has been arrested by federal immigration authorities. Des Moines...
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Guyana-born U.S. public schools superintendent detained after fleeing ICE traffic stop
Last Updated on Friday, 26 September 2025, 22:27 by Writer Mr Ian Roberts The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a message from the district board, with no...
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Farnum play field should be returned to the children
Dear Editor, When I was a child, I lived in Second Avenue and Farnum Playing Field was part of growing up in Subryanville. This was where I went to fly my kite when I was too small to brave the sea-wall but big enough to insist on a kite even when...
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Guyana-born school superintendent arrested by immigration authorities
DES MOINES, Iowa (CMC) – Immigration authorities in the United States on Friday arrested Guyana-born educator, Dr Ian Andre Roberts, who rose to become superintendent of Iowa’s largest public school district. Roberts, 48, was arrested by U.S....
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Discipline, Reading, and Love – Parents are the Secret Weapons for Guyana’s Future
Oct 05, 2025 Features / Columnists, News By Karen Abrams, MBA, AA, Doctoral Candidate (Kaieteur News) – When my husband and I decided to start our family, we were older (I was already in my 30th year) and we were both firmly established in our...
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Ramaleela & Ravan Dahan in Georgetown revitalises living bridge of shared culture, traditions
Coinciding with Dussehra, the High Commission of India in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Surabhi – an Indian community ladies group affiliated to the High Commission, and members of the Indian community and diaspora...
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Govt considering ankle monitoring to combat domestic violence
As part of the national efforts to strengthen interventions against domestic violence, the government is taking decisive steps to introduce innovative measures, including ankle monitoring systems for individuals in violation of their restraining...
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Guyanese-born Des Moines Superintendent arrested by U.S. immigration authorities
Dr Ian Andre Roberts, a Guyana-born educator who rose to become superintendent of Iowa’s largest public school district, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over claims he has been living and working in the country...
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Guyana reports gains on women empowerment, inclusion
–highlights plans to accelerate programmes, policies to protect, support women and girls PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has emphasised the role of strategic policymaking in advancing gender equality in Guyana, outlining initiatives that have reshaped...
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Political will is needed to deal with Guyana’s chronic alcoholism
Dear Editor, Many of us know well of the devastating toll of alcohol and alcohol use and abuse on the survivors and victims of intimate partner violence. Alcohol is also known to be a factor in many if not most murders in Guyana, notwithstanding...
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Guyanese-Born Des Moines Superintendent Detained By ICE
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 26, 2025: The arrest of Guyanese immigrant Dr. Ian Roberts, the Des Moines Superintendent of its public schools in Iowa, has sent shockwaves through Iowa’s largest school district — and among the Guyanese...
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Wendy’s opens first restaurant in Guyana
Oct 04, 2025 News President Irfaan Ali and his family joined the management and team of Wendy’s for the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon. (OP) (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s first Wendy’s restaurant will officially open its doors to customers on...
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