GAS STATION BOMBING: GPF Pursuing Suspect(S)responsible

October 27 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that the Guyana Police Force has identified and is actively pursuing a suspect believed to be responsible for the explosion that occurred on Saturday evening at the Mobil Service Station, located at Regent and King Streets, Georgetown.

The tragic incident, which involved several motor vehicles, claimed the life of six-year-old Soraya Bourne and left four other persons injured.

In response, Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, convened a high-level meeting early this morning with key security officials, including Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan, Head of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Mr. Sheldon Howell, Commissioner of Police Mr. Clifton Hicken, and Deputy Commissioner (Administration) Mr. Ravindranauth Budhram.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the relevant security agencies to ensure that all aspects of the incident are thoroughly investigated and that justice is served.