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Kolkata Knight Riders boosted their hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League play-offs by beating Delhi Capitals by 14 runs.

After being held to 204-9 after a fast start, KKR removed the Capitals’ top three inside seven overs.

Faf du Plessis and Capitals captain Axar Patel rebuilt to 136-3 with a fine partnership of 76 but Axar, who was struggling with a hand injury sustained while fielding, fell as the first of three wickets for veteran spinner Sunil Narine.

Axar was caught at cover for 43, South Africa Tristan Stubbs bowled for one four balls later and Du Plessis caught at deep mid-wicket for 62.

West Indies international Narine, standing in as skipper with Ajinkya Rahane off the field, then turned to fellow spinner Varun Chakravarthy who dismissed Ashutosh Sharma and Mitchell Starc in consecutive balls.

Some powerful hitting by Vipraj Nigam kept the game alive but, with 25 needed from the final over, the Capitals finished on 190-9. Nigam fell for 38 from 19 balls off the penultimate ball.

Narine and Ramanullah Gurbaz had earlier put on 48 in three overs for the first wicket in KKR’s innings which faded late on.

Narine made 27, Gurbaz and Rahane 26, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 44 and Rinku Singh 36, meaning they passed 200 despite losing 5-45 in the final five overs.

Rahane said before KKR will have to win their final five matches to finish in the top four. They remain seventh but close the gap to the Capitals in fourth to three points. (BBC)

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Otis Grant, the owner of OG Security, is seeking to clear his name after the Guyana Police Force issued a wanted bulletin for his arrest.

He was captured in a photograph with several other persons outside of Fix-It Hardware on Main Street, Georgetown. Police said these individuals are among those wanted for inciting public terror under the Criminal Law Offences Act.

But Grant said the situation outside the business place was more complicated. According to Grant, he was asked to provide security services to the business as chaos unfolded across Georgetown.

“When I arrived there, the guys were trying to break in (and) we were telling them not to do that.

“At no time, I would ever, ever, ever try looting in this country or any part of the world,” Grant said.

The security service provider said he will be engaging the Guyana Police Force, in a bid to clear his name. He also told the News Room that a colleague- who is also in the photograph- was also providing security services there with him.

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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 social media indicate that they were from the Chateau Margot school.

Education Minister Priya Manickchand reportedly took the affected pupils and teachers to a Georgetown hospital, offered support, and stayed while they received the necessary medical attention and care.

A representative of the Guyana Police Force’s Corporate Communications Unit confirmed that the matter is being investigated. The Ministry of Education, in its statement, said it is working alongside the relevant authorities to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted.

“The Ministry unequivocally condemns any form of violence against students, teachers, or any member of the public. Schools and their environs should be safe spaces for learning and development to take place, and any act that threatens this sanctity will not be tolerated,” the statement noted.

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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 Party Civic (PPP/C). He also distanced himself and his party from those criminal activities.

The Police responded to Mr. Norton and said that any and all individuals caught engaging in criminal activities will be sanctioned.

“While the Force recognizes the importance of political leaders denouncing unlawful activities, it is imperative to emphasize that the Guyana Police Force remains resolute in its mandate to uphold the rule of law. As such, any individual found engaging in criminal behavior will be subject to the full extent of the law,” the release noted.

There have been disturbances in various parts of the country following the disclosure of information related to the cause of death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge.

The unrest erupted after an official autopsy confirmed that Adrianna died by drowning, a conclusion that has been met with public outcry and disbelief in some quarters. Protests quickly escalated, with reports of fires on roadways, damage to private properties, and the looting of businesses and restaurants.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, during a press conference Monday night, acknowledged citizens’ right to peaceful protest but condemned the violent turn some demonstrations have taken.

“We will protect every citizen’s right to peacefully demonstrate and air their concerns. However, within those rights come responsibilities. If individuals breach the law, there must and will be consequences,” he said.

The President also decried the apparent hijacking of the protests for political purposes, describing such actions as “selfish” and detrimental to national unity.

Police, in a separate release, said all videos, images, and other available evidence are being reviewed, and any person implicated in criminal activities will be arrested and charged. Culprits will also be placed on a no-fly list.

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Police Headquarters, in a statement early Tuesday morning, said all videos, images, and other available evidence are being reviewed, and any person implicated in criminal activities will be arrested and charged.

Police noted that actions such as arson, blocking and burning public roadways, malicious damage and destruction to private and public property, personal violence, acts of terror, and domestic terrorism are all being looked for.

Additionally, Police said, “….these persons shall be placed on a no-flight list and their personal information and other particulars will be shared with regional and international law enforcement agencies.”

President vows action for perpetrators as unrest spreads across the country

In a separate release, the Guyana Police Force responded to statements made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. In that 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 Party Civic (PPP/C). He also distanced himself and his party from those criminal activities.

The Police said all individuals caught engaging in criminal activities will be sanctioned.

“While the Force recognizes the importance of political leaders denouncing unlawful activities, it is imperative to emphasize that the Guyana Police Force remains resolute in its mandate to uphold the rule of law. As such, any individual found engaging in criminal behavior will be subject to the full extent of the law,” the release noted.

There have been disturbances in various parts of the country following the disclosure of information related to the cause of death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge.

The unrest erupted after an official autopsy confirmed that Adrianna died by drowning, a conclusion that has been met with public outcry and disbelief in some quarters. Protests quickly escalated, with reports of fires on roadways, damage to private properties, and the looting of businesses and restaurants.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, during a press conference Monday night, acknowledged citizens’ right to peaceful protest but condemned the violent turn some demonstrations have taken.

“We will protect every citizen’s right to peacefully demonstrate and air their concerns. However, within those rights come responsibilities. If individuals breach the law, there must and will be consequences,” he said.

The President also decried the apparent hijacking of the protests for political purposes, describing such actions as “selfish” and detrimental to national unity.

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See below full release from the Guyana Police Force: 

The Guyana Police Force wishes to inform that ranks responded this evening to a report of an alleged robbery at the GST Chinese Supermarket, located at Aubrey Barker Road and Blue Sakie Drive.

During the incident, security guard Shevon Yearwood sustained a gunshot wound to her left shoulder. In the course of a confrontation with the police inside the supermarket, one of the suspects, identified as Cordell Eastman, was shot and killed. A 9MM Glock pistol was recovered at the scene.

Ranks remain on the ground as investigations continue. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Pathologists involved in the autopsy of Adrianna Younge, the 11-year-old girl who died last Wednesday, have ruled out that she died by forced drowning, or that she was possibly killed and her body then thrown into water.

The findings were disclosed during a press conference on Monday evening at State House by President Dr Irfaan Ali and Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony. The announcement followed a detailed post-mortem examination conducted by the independent experts earlier in the day. They experts wanted to brief the media but were unable to do so because of a tense standoff between the Police and people.

The President said, “The relatives were also informed that the pathologists ruled out theories of forcible drowning or any other means of killing, followed by the disposal of the body in water.”

The autopsy was performed by Dr Glenn A. Rudner of Mount Sinai Hospital, New York; Dr Shubhakar Karra Paul, a government-appointed pathologist from Barbados; and Dr Gary L. Collins, Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Delaware, who was chosen by Adrianna’s family.

Independent Pathologists rule out ‘forced drowning’ in Adrianna Younge’s death

President Ali revealed that the autopsy began around 13:20 hrs and was carried out with the aim of identifying any signs of trauma, injuries, or sexual violence, as well as collecting forensic samples and determining the cause of death. The procedure was thoroughly documented via photographs and video.

In their preliminary findings, the pathologists confirmed that there were no signs of trauma or sexual assault. They also could not find any fractures or broken bones. The experts said the markings observed on her skin were consistent with death by drowning and there was no evidence to suggest drowning by force.

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See below the full statement from the Guyana Police Force: 

On April 28, 2025, at approximately 19:00 hrs, police ranks responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress at Camp and Quamina Streets, Georgetown.

Ranks were on patrol in Force motor vehicles when they received the alert and proceeded immediately to the scene. Upon arrival, they observed four identifiable male suspects actively robbing a man, later identified as Shurlan Critchlow, a 43-year-old security guard.

On seeing the police, the suspects fled in various directions along Camp and Quamina Streets. During the pursuit, one of the ranks observed one of the suspects draw a firearm from his waist and point it in his direction. In response, the rank, who was armed with his service weapon discharged one round at the suspect.

The suspect ran west along Quamina Street before collapsing onto the roadway. A 9mm Ruger pistol bearing serial number TVK 99217, along with three matching rounds of ammunition, was recovered next to him.

The injured suspect, later identified as Orandy Samuel, was immediately transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. He sustained a gunshot wound to the left side of his face.

Investigations are ongoing.

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In the wake of national outrage and the release of an autopsy report confirming that Adrianna Younge died by drowning, President Irfaan Ali has pledged reforms to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

At a press conference held on Monday evening, President Ali reflected on the circumstances surrounding Adrianna’s disappearance and the handling of the case by the police. He acknowledged that the death has highlighted some systemic failures, particularly in policing practices and public safety protocols.

“Outside of the deep sadness we all feel, it is clear to me as President that this entire situation presents a point of reflection and examination,” he stated.

“We must evaluate our laws, regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) surrounding policing and how we respond to missing persons.”

Civilian responsible for false information in Adrianna Younge’s initial police report

The President announced plans to bring in international and regional experts to assist with a comprehensive review. This includes reassessing security measures in public spaces and updating national standards to match the country’s ongoing development.

He also addressed the performance of the police, stating that their response from the moment the disappearance was reported warrants scrutiny.

“Empathy is an essential part of police work. The way they conducted themselves must be reviewed,” he said.

President Ali highlighted the need for a more transparent and strategic approach to police-public relations and media engagement. He emphasised that the dissemination of timely, accurate, and factual information must shape the national narrative in such sensitive cases.

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