April 2025

President Dr Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his commitment to full transparency and impartiality in the ongoing investigation into the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, assuring her grieving family that all their requests surrounding her autopsy will be fully respected. On Saturday, President Ali paid a second visit to the family – including Adrianna’s mother, aunt,
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Marking a significant milestone in the transformation of healthcare delivery in Guyana’s hinterland, the Ministry of Health, Honourable Dr Frank Anthony on Friday officially commissioned the new Annai District Hospital in the Upper Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). The hospital is now fully equipped and staffed to deliver a comprehensive range of medical services,
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Assistant Commissioner of Police Khalid Mandall, Commander of Regional Division #3, has been placed on administrative leave as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Adrianna Younge, the Guyana Police Force has confirmed. The move, in line with the Force’s Standard Operating Procedure, comes as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding Younge’s
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Guyana’s Natricia Hooper won a bronze medal in the women’s triple jump at the South American Championship in Athletics in Argentina. Hooper, the national record holder in the event, leaped 13.64m to finish third. The event saw Brazil dominate with Gabrielle Sousa (13.96m) winning gold and Regiclecia Da Silva (13.76m) taking silver. Hooper is part
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Defending champions Chase’s Academic Foundation survived match point twice, defeating Waramuri 9-8 on sudden-death penalties in a dramatic Milo/Massy Secondary Schools Football Championship semifinal. The match, held at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue, ended 3-3 after regular time, leading to a penalty shootout. Waramuri twice had the chance to win the match
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–  as M&CC continues to neglect its waste management duties –  task Force established to address garbage collection in the city Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has declared that central government will not allow the city and its surroundings to deteriorate while the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R)-led Mayor & City Council (M&CC) continues to fail in delivering
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Three days after heavy rainfall caused the streets in the Vryman’s Erven Housing Scheme in New Amsterdam, Berbice, to become flooded, the waters have finally receded. During a visit to the area on Friday, all streets were visible, and residents were able to move about normally. The flooding was first reported on Tuesday, following intense
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See below the full statement issued by the Office of the Police Commissioner – Clifton Hicken: The Guyana Police Force wishes to update the public that the probe continues in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death of Adriana Younge. Thus far, the investigators have contacted and questioned a number of individuals, including the proprietor
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reiterated that every available resource is being directed to uncover the truth surrounding the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge. However, he said that acts of looting and destruction will not be condoned. In an invited comment, President Ali said: “Let me be unequivocally clear — every emphasis and resource in
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Assistant Commissioner of Police Khalid Mandall has been moved from his post as Commander of Regional Police Division Three and replaced by Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Siwnarine following the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge. Mr. Siwnarine told the News Room on Friday afternoon that the reassignments are effective immediately. Mr. Mandall has been reassigned
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