In wake of widespread fiery protests in several parts of the country and the robbery and looting of businesses, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that with immediate effect, there shall be no public meetings, gatherings and assemblies of persons, procession or marches in any public space during the hours of 12:30am and 5:00am.
In the Gazetted Order signed by the Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, it stated that the order was being implemented in the interest of good order and public safety, taking effect from the 29th April, 2025.
The order came following a night that saw fires being set to major roadways in several parts of the country and some businesses in Georgetown being looted, with robberies also being reported.
The Guyana Police Force in a statement early this morning made it clear that all video footage, images, and other available evidence are being actively reviewed by the Guyana Police Force, and all persons implicated in criminal conduct, including, arson, blocking and burning public roadways, malicious damage and destruction to private and public properties, personal violence, and acts of terror and domestic terrorism, shall be arrested and charged.
The Police Force said the persons will also be placed on a no-flight list and their personal information and other particulars will be shared with regional and international law enforcement agencies.
In a separate statement, the Police Commissioner’s Office said the Force has acknowledged a recent public statement from the Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton distancing himself from criminal acts being perpetrated across the country, but while it recongises the importance of political leaders denouncing unlawful activities, the Force remains resolute to uphold the rule of law.
The statement said any person found engaging in criminal behaviour from any political party will be subject to the full extent of the law.
Protests erupted on Monday evening following the results of the post mortem examination conducted on the body of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, who was found dead in a pool at the Double Day Hotel last Thursday. The autopsy concluded that Younge died by drowning and the President has indicated that it has also found no evidence of forced drowning. Last week, following the discovery of the child’s body one day after she was reported missing, protests erupted outside the hotel. The hotel was completely gutted by fire.
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