May 2025

  The family of Adriana Younge has issued a public statement strongly opposing any planned protests aimed at halting her upcoming burial in order to demand a second post-mortem examination. Lewis Amika, a relative of Younge, expressed the family’s dismay in a statement released on Saturday, saying: “It has been brought to our (the family’s)
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On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Government of Guyana has reiterated its commitment to upholding press freedom, highlighting both the vital role of journalism in a democratic society and the emerging threats posed by the misuse of Artificial Intelligence. In a message, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility
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  Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, has raised serious concerns over calls for a second autopsy in the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, despite a unanimous conclusion from three internationally acclaimed forensic pathologists that the child died by drowning. Speaking on Friday, Dr Anthony questioned the rationale behind seeking another post-mortem when the initial examination
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In observance of World Press Freedom Day 2025, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) has joined the global media community in reflecting on the theme, “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.” This year’s theme recognises the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and
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–         Questions arise over credibility as experts already agree on drowning verdict A fourth post-mortem opinion in the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge is reportedly being sought despite three internationally recognised forensic pathologists already concluding that she died by drowning. The new figure at the centre of controversy is Dr Hubert Daisley, a Trinidad and
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The Guyana Police Force has announced its intention to appeal a decision by the Mahaicony Magistrate’s Court to grant bail to businessman Dennis Persaud, who has been charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly inciting acts of terrorism. Persaud, 37, residing at Lot 5, West Strathavon, Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on
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A group of individuals, including a woman, were remanded to prison on Friday after being charged with acts of terrorism and cybercrime in Region Six. Junior David, a 22-year-old fisherman from Rampoor Corriverton, Berbice, was arrested on April 28 for acts of terrorism committed in Dukestown, Corriverton. He faced Magistrate Tuana Hardy at the Whim
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‘To be the captain would be absolutely amazing!’ The words of Guyana Harpy Eagles skipper Tevin Imlach when quizzed on whether he would consider the possibility of being West Indies Test captain. The resignation of Kraigg Brathwaite has left a void yet to be filled, and Imlach has emerged as one of the candidates for
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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has joined forces with overseas-based national player Ruth Adams to host a full day of women’s basketball activities on May 3 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, aimed at revitalising the female side of the sport in Guyana. Adams, who hails from Plaisance and migrated to the United States at
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Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to take a Formula 1 pole position for the sprint event at the Miami Grand Prix. The 18-year-old beat McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, the championship leader, by 0.045 seconds. The second McLaren of Lando Norris was third ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Antonelli’s team-mate George Russell
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