What we know about Ian Roberts, the Des Moines Superintendent arrested by ICE

The Des Moines School Board accepted the resignation of Ian Roberts as superintendent of schools on Tuesday during a special meeting. This was the board’s fourth special meeting since Roberts’ arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Smokescreens, manufactured controversies

THE recent statement by Reporters Without Borders (RWB) is nothing more than an orchestrated attempt to create smokescreens and manufacture controversy over press freedom in Guyana. Let me be absolutely clear: the Government of Guyana maintains a...

Jounen Kwéyòl — A revolutionary journey

Arguably, Jounen Kwéyòl is one of the biggest national cultural celebrations in Saint Lucia, ranking in prominence on the calendar of events with the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival and Carnival. However, unlike jazz and Carnival, Jounen Kwéyòl...

Jahzara Claxton Secures Landmark West Indies Contract

BASSETERRE: In a moment of pure pride for St. Kitts and Nevis, 19-year-old cricket sensation Jahzara Claxton has been awarded a Starter (development) contract by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for the 2025/26 season. Effective today, the deal...

Physical Education Fridays

THE nationwide launch of Guyana’s new Physical Education, Sports, and Recreation programme is a significant move that should never be underestimated. Minister of Education Sonia Parag’s leadership in rolling out this initiative in over 30 public...

Creating a classroom without limits

At the Schoonord Learning Centre, Ms Rogers combines patience, creativity, and dedication to help children with disabilities thrive AS Guyana celebrates Education Month, teacher Akeisha Rogers exemplifies this year’s theme, “Quality Education for...

Lawyer for Illegal Immigrant Superintendent Announces His Client’s Resignation from School District, New Effort to Reopen Immigration Case

The attorney representing Ian Andre Roberts, who was arrested by federal immigration authorities last week, announced at a press conference on Tuesday that his client would resign from his position as superintendent of the Des Moines Public...

NDCs must address systemic problems that weaken our communities

Dear Editor, Guyana is changing. Roads, bridges, and street lights are reshaping our landscape, and for that we must acknowledge progress. Yet beneath these visible signs of development, many communities remain burdened by challenges that...

Simplicity and significance Bread and Butter

Bread, whether loaves, flat or rolls, buttered, they are delicious (Photo by Cynthia Nelson) Listen to this article: https://www.stabroeknews.com/images/2025/09/Buttered-Bread-Sept-21.mp3 A month ago, I shared my thoughts on the delights of tawah...

Elisabeth Harper laid to rest

Sep 20, 2025 News Kaieteur News – Government officials, diplomats, colleagues, and members of the public service gathered at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Liliendaal to bid farewell to Elisabeth Ann Harper, former Director General of the...

Book review: Living in the shadow of China’s new military dominance

Beijing may be winning the arms race, but the strength of Taiwanese civil society has allowed it to resist, so far The growth of China’s military strength has been so fast and so explosive, that many have blinked and missed it. Into the early...

“Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story” Bigger than Life Hero, on the Big Screen

Medicine Man follows the incredible journey of British-born Amazonian cowboy turned American TV star, Stan Brock, as he sacrifices everything for his life-changing mission to bring free healthcare to people in need. The film, director Paul Angell,...

Exxon signs initial agreement with Rosneft to chart possible path to recoup Russian losses, sources say

(Reuters) – U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil and Russian state-run energy giant Rosneft have signed a non-binding initial agreement to help Exxon recoup a $4.6 billion write-down it made on its activities in Russia in 2022 following Moscow’s invasion of...

Time names Brandon Scott among 'world's most influential rising stars'

EXPECTED TO BE OKAY. MAYOR BRANDON SCOTT IS HIGHLIGHTING THE CITY’S HISTORIC DECLINE IN VIOLENT CRIME. ACCORDING TO THE MAYOR, HOMICIDES HAVE DROPPED BY NEARLY 25% COMPARED TO THIS TIME A YEAR AGO. NONFATAL SHOOTINGS HAVE FALLEN BY MORE THAN 18%...

GAW Vs TKR: CPL rivalry reignites at Providence tomorrow

The rivalry between the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) will once again ignite the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), this evening, from 20:00h local time. Two of the league’s most...

Influencer dies after his private aircraft crashes and bursts into flames during livestream

Tang Feiji, 55, tragically died after his lightweight aircraft suddenly lost altitude, crashing to the ground and bursting into flames He was a well-known influencer on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, where he had built a following of...

Thinking Thailand’s Chiang Mai on transforming the drudgery of Georgetown’s city life

Dear Editor, The magical city of Chiang Mai, Thailand’s “Rose of the North” is Georgetown’s unknown soul sister. At Chiang Mai’s heart lies a centuries-old canal that rings the city. Once a defensive moat, it’s now reborn as a civic promenade...

Dylan Efron Helps Marriott Bonvoy Hide 'Drop Pins' for Epic Treasure Hunt By Melody Chiu

Dylan Efron is bringing fans to the great outdoors. The Traitors winner — who's currently competing on the latest season of Dancing with the Stars — was recently tapped to hide 20 exclusive "drop pins" across the United States and Canada for fans...

Vincent Alexander: Darkness at Noon

IF I was to write a book on the Forbes Burnham regime, I would title it: “Forbes Burnham: Darkness at Noon.” If I was to write a book on the moral degeneration of Guyana’s 1970s revolutionary movement, I would title it: “Working People’s Alliance:...

Iowa schools superintendent Ian Roberts resigns after ICE arrest

DES MOINES — The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained by immigration authorities last week, is resigning as he faces a federal case for his deportation, his attorneys announced on Sept. 30. Des Moines Public Schools...