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A 28-year-old unemployed resident of Bee Hive, East Coast Demerara, has been ordered to remain in custody after entering a not guilty plea to multiple firearm-related charges. Kevin Adams appeared remotely before Magistrate Rushell Liverpool at the Linden Magistrate’s Court on Monday, December 29, 2025.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday, December 28, at the Retrieve Hard Court in Mackenzie, Linden. According to police reports, officers stationed at the venue witnessed the alleged discharge of a firearm and subsequently apprehended Adams.

Law enforcement officials conducted a search that yielded one .32 Taurus pistol equipped with a magazine and ten live .32 caliber rounds in Adams’ possession. Authorities confirmed that despite the discharge of the weapon, no injuries resulted from the incident.

Adams faces three distinct charges: unlawful possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without authorization, and discharging a loaded firearm within 100 yards of a public thoroughfare. The defendant maintained his innocence on all counts during the court proceedings.

Magistrate Liverpool has scheduled the next hearing for January 13, 2026, at which time the case will continue through the judicial system. Adams will remain incarcerated until that date as the legal process moves forward.

The Guyana Ministry of Home Affairs has announced comprehensive revisions to vehicle window tint regulations, establishing clearer standards and stricter enforcement mechanisms effective January 1, 2026. Under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Tint) Regulations 2025, front windshields will prohibit any tinting whatsoever, permitting only a maximum six-inch visor strip at the top. Rear windshields and windows will allow light tinting within specified limits: 20% Visible Light Transmission (VLT) for rear windshields and back passenger windows, and 25% VLT for front side windows.

The updated legislation explicitly bans mirrored or reflective tints entirely. Notably, financial penalties for non-compliance have been substantially increased to GY$30,000, applying to both vehicle operators and businesses installing illegal tints.

To facilitate public adaptation, authorities will implement a three-month amnesty period from January through March 2026. During this transitional phase, the Guyana Police Force will establish voluntary tint testing stations nationwide where motorists can assess their compliance without penalty. Official details regarding testing site locations and operational procedures will be released imminently.

Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond explained that these changes respond to Guyana’s evolution beyond the previous near-total prohibition approach. The new framework aims to balance modern practicalities with enhanced public safety, providing greater clarity and consistency for all road users while improving law enforcement effectiveness.

The regulations include exemption provisions for specific cases: individuals with medically-certified sunlight sensitivity conditions, high-risk cash handling businesses, licensed security agencies, diplomatic missions, emergency services, and designated government officials including the President and Prime Minister. exemption applications require formal submission to the Home Affairs Minister for consideration.

Opposition response from Shadow Home Affairs Minister Sherod Duncan acknowledged the improvements in regulatory structure and transparency, emphasizing that enforcement should follow proper rule-making procedures rather than preceding them.

The northeastern Commewijne district of Suriname was shattered by an unprecedented act of violence in the early hours of Sunday, December 28, 2025, when a man embarked on a lethal stabbing spree that claimed nine lives, including three of his own children. The incident represents one of the most severe cases of domestic violence in the nation’s recent history.

According to multiple media reports, the assailant, whose identity remains undisclosed, first turned on his family. The victims included his children aged 15, 7, and 5 years old. His 16-year-old daughter survived multiple stab wounds and managed to flee to neighboring homes screaming for assistance. Her desperate cries for help tragically drew more victims into the tragedy.

A married couple who responded to the adolescent’s distress calls were fatally stabbed while attempting to intervene. The violence then escalated as the perpetrator moved to an adjacent residence, where he murdered 63-year-old Louise Wijntuin, another woman temporarily residing at the address, and a grandchild.

Additional victims sustained serious injuries during the attack. Wijntuin’s husband and daughter, Denorah, were transported to emergency medical facilities with multiple stab wounds and remain under observation.

Preliminary investigations by Starnieuws suggest the suspect may have been experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Sources indicate the violence erupted following a telephone argument with his estranged wife regarding child custody arrangements.

Law enforcement authorities located and apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident. During the arrest operation, police were forced to discharge their firearms, shooting the armed suspect in the legs after he threatened officers with a knife.

Forensic teams have launched an extensive investigation across multiple crime scenes, with additional personnel deployed due to the magnitude of the tragedy.

Surinamese President Jennifer Simons expressed profound shock on social media, stating: “We are confronted with the harsh reality that there is another side to the world. A father who takes the lives of his own children and also kills his neighbors in the process.”

Justice and Police Minister Harish Monorath extended official condolences to bereaved families, emphasizing that “This tragedy deeply affects us all and underscores the urgent need to protect our society from such violence.”

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has issued a definitive ultimatum to street vendors operating in the vicinity of Yhip’s Bakery, located at the intersection of Robb and Alexander Streets. This enforcement action follows a High Court mandate explicitly prohibiting commercial vending activities in this specific zone.

Town Clerk Candace Nelson publicly confirmed on Saturday that municipal officers have delivered final evacuation notices to all vendors. The directive demands the immediate dismantling and removal of all temporary commercial structures, including carts, tables, and pallets. This development occurs amidst ongoing contempt of court proceedings against certain M&CC officials for previously inadequate enforcement of the judicial order.

The public notice emphasizes that failure to comply voluntarily will trigger enforcement measures by the City Constabulary Department. These measures are legally authorized to include the physical removal of vending apparatus and potential additional penalties under the law.

This action aligns with a broader pattern observed throughout Georgetown’s commercial districts. Several major businesses, including Muneshwer’s, Queensway, and Banks DIH, have previously successfully utilized High Court orders to clear vendors from their premises through M&CC enforcement.

Despite past attempts by city officials to negotiate compromises favoring vendors, these efforts have universally culminated in the eventual removal of informal commercial operations by law enforcement personnel. Authorities now urge affected vendors to cooperate promptly to avoid escalating legal repercussions.

Authorities in Guyana have apprehended two individuals following the fatal stabbing of a 75-year-old man at his residence in Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara. The Guyana Police Force confirmed the arrests on Saturday, December 27th, 2025.

The victim, identified as Athlone Goring, was reportedly murdered during the early hours of December 26th (Boxing Day) at approximately 5:40 AM. According to police reports, Mr. Goring had recently returned to Guyana prior to the tragic incident.

Law enforcement officials disclosed that after questioning multiple persons of interest, a 20-year-old male and a 22-year-old female were taken into custody. Both suspects remain detained as the investigation continues.

Initial investigative findings indicate that the elderly victim was discovered on the upper level of his dwelling with apparent multiple stab wounds. Emergency medical services transported him to West Demerara Regional Hospital, where attending physicians pronounced him dead upon arrival.

The deceased’s body has been transferred to Ezekiel Funeral Home pending an official post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Police have not released further details regarding potential motives or the relationship between the suspects and the victim.

This violent incident has shocked the Stanleytown community, particularly given its occurrence during the holiday season and the victim’s recent return to his homeland. Local authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic homicide.