May 2025

Guyana’s Peter Persaud shot his way to the top spot amongst his Caribbean peers at the just concluded 2025 West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council Individual championships, which took place at the Paragon Range, Christ Church, Barbados. Competing against some of the Caribbean’s best fullbore marksmen and women and others from Ireland, United Kingdom and the
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West Indies didn’t qualify for the last two ICC 50-over tournaments- the 2023 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy- but it is arguable whether that was any more embarrassing than the dismal campaigns England put together in India and Pakistan. With another failure at the T20 World Cup sandwiched in between, it did not require
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The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will launch its Referee and Judges seminar today (May 29) from 09:00h at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym in Albouystown, conducted by James Beckles, an International Boxing Association (IBA) Three-Star Referee and Judge. Beckles will lead the certification process as part of the GBA’s ongoing efforts to elevate the
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In a strong show of continued political support for the incumbent government, former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Leader of the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP), Lenox Shuman, has officially endorsed President Dr. Irfaan Ali for a second term. Shuman’s endorsement adds to a growing list of political figures, activists, and former critics
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The final autopsy report into the death of 11-year-old Adriana Sueria Younge has found no evidence to support claims that the child was removed from a hotel pool and placed there after death. The report, compiled by a team of three medical professionals and marked confidential, confirms that the cause of death was drowning, and
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Senior officials from the Ministry of Labour held a high-level engagement on Wednesday with members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), in a landmark session aimed at deepening collaboration between government and the private sector. The focus: ensuring legal compliance, developing the workforce, and driving inclusive economic progress. Held at the GCCI’s
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Toxicology and DNA analyses in Adriana Younge’s autopsy reinforce the conclusion that she died from accidental drowning. Tests showed no presence of drugs, and a minor trace of ethanol — later attributed to natural postmortem decomposition. Most notably, DNA swabs taken from the mouth, genitals, and anus found no foreign DNA and no molecular evidence
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The head and facial examination of Adriana Younge showed no trauma — a critical detail in ruling out foul play. According to the report, her scalp, skull, and facial bones were intact and free of wounds or fractures. A CT scan and radiographs confirmed the absence of contusions, hemorrhages, or signs of impact. The only
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In the external examination of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, the forensic team found no visible injuries — only signs consistent with prolonged submersion in water. Her clothing was intact and properly positioned. The skin was unmarred by scratches, bruises, or lacerations. On her right forearm, a brown imprint matched the “VIP” wristband she wore — formed
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The final autopsy report for 11-year-old Adriana Younge has confirmed that she died by drowning, dispelling lingering concerns of foul play. The signed report, released on Wednesday and conducted by a team of three pathologists – Dr. Shubhakar Karra Paul, Dr. Glenn Rudner and Dr. Gary L. Collins, at the Georgetown Public Hospital on April
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