Ex-Iowa superintendent federally charged after ICE arrest

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been charged with possessing a firearm while in the United States illegally, according to a criminal complaint. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern...

PPP/C to expand women & youth membership ahead of elections in 2031 

The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) plans to expand its membership significantly ahead of the next national elections, focusing heavily on women and youth. This is according to Guyana’s Vice President, who is also the party’s General...

Former APNU+AFC MP, one other arrested with marijuana in bus

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 16:15 by Writer Mr Devin Sears Former A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) member of parliament Devin Sears was late on Monday night arrested after police found more than 300...

Warrau booklet aimed at preserving culture & inspiring future generations launched

A new cultural doorway has been opened for Guyana’s children as the Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) in collaboration with its partners, launched the Warrau Booklet “A Glimpse of Warrau Culture”, giving fresh insight into the heritage of...

Pres. Ali outlines bold vision for Guyana’s agricultural future

Message of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, for Agriculture Month 2025 Each year, the month of October is designated as Agriculture Month and is dedicated towards celebrating the farmers,...

Former Iowa superintendent charged with federal firearms offense after immigration arrest

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, was charged Thursday in federal court with possessing firearms while in the U.S. illegally, prosecutors said. Ian...

State senator: Iowa Board of Education should take over Des Moines Public Schools

DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa state senator from eastern Iowa is calling on the Iowa Board of Education to take over Des Moines Public Schools following turmoil the district is going through following the departure of their superintendent. The...

But Wait, There's More: 'Iowa Educator' Ian Roberts' Academic Record Unravels Along With His Sketchy Past

In the case of illegal alien and great Black educational hope "Dr." Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines School Superintendent, who on Friday was apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a removal order, the plot is thickening...

Locals to trade Guyana’s crude oil eventually – President Ali

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced bold plans for Guyana to build its local capabilities in crude oil trading. This will entail knowledge transfer and strategic partnerships, the Head of State revealed at the Georgetown Chamber of...

Former DMPS Superintendent Ian Roberts arrested on federal gun charge

Former Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts faces a federal charge of possessing a firearm as an illegal alien. Roberts, a native of Guyana, was arrested by immigration authorities and was being held pending deportation. Authorities...

Iowa’s largest school district chooses to hire superintendent who lied about a doctorate as he sits in jail after immigration detention

The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the...

Brazil and Bahamas to join expanded KFC International School Football tournament in Guyana

The KFC International Secondary School Football tournament is set for its largest edition after youth teams from Brazil and The Bahamas were confirmed to join the sixth annual Under-18 event in Guyana. The expanded competition, announced at the...

York: Iowa's stunning, embarrassing immigration mess

On May 16, 2023, the Des Moines, Iowa, School Board hired Ian Roberts to be its new superintendent. Roberts, the first African American ever chosen to run the city's schools, formally began the job on July 1, 2023. By the end of July, the board...

Diwali Messages 2025

Values of Diwali deeply woven into our national identity – PPP The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warm greetings and best wishes to all Guyanese, particularly our Hindu brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of Diwali. Diwali is a...

Three Universities Now Dispute Credentials of Ian Andre Roberts, Illegal Immigrant Superintendent Who Resigned After Arrest

Morgan State University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and George Washington University have now disputed the academic claims made by Ian Andre Roberts, the illegal immigrant from Guyana who was arrested last Friday, and on...

Tourism strengthens Guyana’s culture, economy and communities — Minister Rodrigues

GUYANA’S tourism sector continues to transform lives, strengthen culture, and safeguard the environment, according to Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, who underscored the vital role of the industry in shaping the...

Top Cop, DCIO Telford meet immigration ranks at CJIA following corruption allegations

COMMISSIONER of Police and Chief Immigration Officer, Clifton Hicken, accompanied by Deputy Chief Immigration Officer (DCIO), Senior Superintendent Stephen Telford, visited the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Monday to meet and engage...

Former Des Moines Schools superintendent taken into DOJ custody on federal firearms, immigration charges

The Des Moines school board accepted Superintendent Ian Roberts’ resignation after his license was revoked and DHS said he was not eligible to work in the U.S. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The former Iowa school district...

Commentary: The wild case of the Des Moines school superintendent illustrates how employers ignore immigration law

Published 8:00 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Anyone who has applied for a job, or hired somebody, is familiar with the requirement to fill out an I-9, the official U.S. government form designed to verify the...

‘A Glimpse of Warrau Culture’ celebrates Indigenous heritage

On September 29, the Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) in partnership with SBM Offshore Guyana, officially launched a booklet featuring the culture and stories of the Warrau Indigenous people of Guyana. The launch, held at the National...