Police must answer questions, too many inconsistencies in story on girl’s death, says VP Jagdeo

In what Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo described as an “extremely sad day” for Guyana, he has issued a strong call for transparency and accountability from the Guyana Police Force, demanding answers and the release of video footage related to the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose body was discovered in a hotel swimming pool a day after she was reported missing.

Younge’s body was found at the Double Day Hotel on Thursday, where she had gone with family on Wednesday. Speaking on the matter, Jagdeo extended his “deepest condolences to the family” and stressed that both the grieving relatives and the nation deserve answers.

“There are too many inconsistencies in the story that has been weaved,” Jagdeo said. “We expect a thorough investigation. The President has already announced a complete, detailed investigation into how this young girl lost her life.”

Jagdeo expressed disbelief at the conflicting information made public so far. “I listened to the father in a video saying they searched and the young lady was not found. I saw the release from the police, which claimed the pool was checked since last night.”

The police statement also reported that CCTV footage showed Adrianna entering a red and black Raum motor car bearing registration number PSS 4684, which allegedly drove off toward Vreed-en-Hoop.

“If you [the police] viewed footage with the young lady entering a car, then release the footage that you viewed,” Jagdeo demanded. “We want to see it too, and the family will want to see it. How after this young lady left, her body returned to the pool? Something is wrong and we have to get to the bottom of this. And we will not rest until we do.”

In a separate tragedy, Guyana is also reeling from a gruesome murder-suicide that claimed the lives of four family members and left a fifth critically injured

The suspect, identified as Maline’s husband, Parmanand Ramdial, was found dead in the home from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Ramdial had reportedly been released on bail after assaulting his wife, a fact that has raised serious questions about the justice system’s handling of domestic violence cases.

“This man should not have been in possession of a legal firearm after an assault charge,” Jagdeo stated. “He should have been asked to lodge it immediately. The moment that happens, the police should have taken away his firearm. We will look at this matter too.”

Jagdeo emphasised that both incidents highlight systemic failures that must be addressed. “We all have to act. These are lives lost – children, women, entire families. The people deserve answers. And they will get them.”