The Ethnic Relations Commission has announced that it has formally launched an investigation into several “reprehensible and deeply offensive” comments made by a woman identified as Jennifer Ally on social media against the family of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, who died tragically back in April.

In a statement this morning, the ERC it has taken note of the “vile and hateful expressions” made on the Facebook page of Jennifer Ali and directed to the family of the dead child during their period of mourning.

The Commission said Ally’s actions violate basic standards of decency and mutual respect that are essential to maintaining harmony in Guyana’s multi-ethnic society.

As part of its investigations, the ERC is seeking to engage with Jennifer Ally, who has been requested to report to the Ethnic Relations Commission to address the content and intent of her remarks.

The Commission said the use of social media to spread hate, incite division, or cause psychological harm, especially in the context of bereavement, is unacceptable and contrary to the values enshrined in the Constitution of Guyana.

The ERC said it will continue to monitor this matter and will act in accordance with its Constitutional mandate to promotE harmony, prevent ethnic or racial hostility, and encourage respectful public discourse.

Despite several persons on social media calling out Jennifer Ally over her shocking and tasteless statements against the family of Adriana Younge, she has not budged and has continued to make other reprehensible statements.

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