April 2025

Pupils and teachers of the Chateau Margot Primary School were injured after a corrosive substance was reportedly thrown on them sometime on Monday. In a release, the Ministry of Education characterised the incident as an “acid attack” but did not name the school where the pupils and teachers were from. However, videos shared widely on
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The Region 5 Chamber of lndustry and Commerce (RSCIC) strongly condemns violence, vandalism, and illegal actions in our region and nationwide following the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge. On Tuesday, the Chamber extends its deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family and loved ones of Younge, whose passing has profoundly impacted the Nation. The
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See below the full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI): The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has noted with deep concern the incidents that occurred within the last 24 hours. The Chamber is calling on citizens to allow peace and stability to prevail. Criminal elements have hijacked and preyed
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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 The following is a joint statement from the elected leaders of Region 10 including Vice Chairman Mark Goring, Member of Parliament Devin Sears, Member of Parliament Jermaine Figueira MP, Mayor Sharma Raheem Solomon and Deputy Mayor Dominique Blair, read by Regional Chairman Deron Adams.  
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the complete fixtures and squad lists for the CWI 2025 Women’s T20 Blaze, which will take place from May 1-11 in St. Vincent. The tournament represents the pinnacle of women’s domestic T20 cricket in the Caribbean and will feature the region’s finest talent across 16 matches. Six regional teams
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See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: The PPP/C Government has maintained its established track record of prudent public debt management, allowing Guyana to enjoy strong debt sustainability fundamentals even as there is an expansion in investments in public infrastructure, social services, and other initiatives aimed at improving the standard of living
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The court case involving city businessman, Marlan DaSilva, who was charged with the brutal killing of his partner, Kenesha Vaughn, has been adjourned to May 12, 2025. This move follows the prosecution’s filing of additional statements. The case was called on Monday afternoon before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman. DaSilva is awaiting a preliminary inquiry (PI),
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See below the full release from Alliance For Change leader, Nigel Hughes:  The pathologists’ preliminary findings in the death of Adriana Younge indicate that her cause of death was drowning. While this report provides an important first step in understanding the circumstances surrounding her tragic passing, it is clear that many questions remain unanswered. We
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An emotional Subrian Younge, the father of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, called for an end to all violence in a TikTok video on Tuesday morning following a night of fiery protests, robberies, and other disturbances. In what he said were words straight from his heart, the grieving father said his beloved daughter was not a violent
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In a release, the Guyana Police Force responded to statements made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton and affirmed that all persons involved in criminal activities will be penalised. In his public statement, Mr. Norton alleged that the individuals looting, setting fires, and involved in other criminal activities across Guyana are supporters of the People’s Progressive
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