Latest update July 24th, 2026 12:30 AM
Latest News
- MV Barima Disaster… 72 confirmed dead
- Parliament must determine COI’s composition for MV Barima probe – Dr. Campbell
- Nine victims of MV Barima tragedy laid to rest
- Transparency Int’l Guyana demands IMO probe of MV Barima tragedy
- Police detain, then apologise to, peaceful protesters at national vigil for MV Barima victims
Memorial service, walk to be held today in observance of Adriana Younge’s one-year death anniversary
(Kaieteur News) – Family members of Adriana Sueria Younge are choosing to remember her on the anniversary of her death by hosting a memorial service and walk. The eleven-year-old lost her life mysteriously at the Double Day Hotel, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) on April 24, 2025.
Her body was recovered in a pool of the popular EBE hotel hours after she went missing during an outing with family members. While mystery still surrounds her death, her close realtives are choosing to honour her short life with affirmative action.
Adriana Younge
Her mother, Amecia Simon Younge told Kaieteur News that she is consciously choosing to honour her daughter’s memory with positive action.
“To be honest, I’m not good but I’m trying to be good… there is a lot that has happened and changed since then…Today we will be hosting a memorial walk which starts from Parika at 5pm and ends at the Double Day Hotel, where her body was found. Then we are going at Levan’s place for a memorial service,” the mother revealed.
She said that close relatives, friends and supporters of the family will be present.
“Those who know, love and support us will show up,” the woman said.
The circumstances surrounding Younge’s death have left many with unanswered questions. Younge who resided at Hyde Park, Parika, died in April 2025 under circumstances that continue to trouble both her family and the wider public. The young girl was reported missing on April 23, 2025, during a family outing at the Double Day International Hotel and Bar in Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo.
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack, S.C. on April 14, 2026 ordered an inquest into Younge’s death.
An inquest is a public inquiry aimed at determining the facts related to a death, including the identity of the deceased, the cause of death, and the circumstances surrounding it. The inquest will be conducted by a Magistrate in the division where the incident occurred and falls under the Coroner’s Act thereby allowing the Magistrate to call witnesses and examine evidence to ascertain the cause of death.
“The Guyana Police Force also recognises the importance of public confidence in matters of this nature and remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accountability and integrity in the execution of its duties,” a statement issued by the Police Force said.
This update follows recent criticism from Adriana’s family lawyer Dr. Dexter Todd, who expressed frustration over the lack of progress in the case, noting that despite the length of time that has passed; the investigation had not been completed. According to reports, Younge was seen at approximately 13:01hrs on the day she disappeared. Her grandmother had reportedly observed her swimming in the hotel’s pool shortly before she went missing.
Despite immediate concern and searches, Adriana was not found until the following day—nearly 20 hours later—when her body was discovered in the same swimming pool. Reports indicated that her body was found in an upright position, raising serious concerns, particularly since the pool had reportedly been searched earlier.
A post-mortem examination conducted on April 28, 2025, by international pathologists determined that Adriana died as a result of drowning. However, the unusual circumstances surrounding the discovery of her body, combined with unanswered questions about the initial investigation, fuelled widespread public skepticism and outrage.
The case had since drawn both national and international attention, with many questioning the handling of the investigation by the Guyana Police Force (GPF).
In July 2025, the GPF had stated that its investigation was completed and that the case file had been submitted to the DPP. That file included a report prepared by retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Officer, Leonard McCoshen, who had been brought in by the government to assist with the probe and spent several days in Guyana before presenting his findings. In a later update, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum indicated that the investigation remains active. He had revealed that in the interest of transparency, the police had shared Adriana Younge’s autopsy report with the family’s attorney—an action he noted was contrary to standard operating procedures.
Share this:
Discover more from Kaieteur News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Similar Articles
Blunt of the day
Sports
Features/Columnists
Sir. Ronald Sanders
The GHK Lall Column
Weekend Cartoon
