Former Chronicle chief photographer found guilty of sexual assault

…remanded pending sentencing

Former Chief Photographer of the state-owned Guyana Chronicle, Vishwanauth “Adrian” Narine, was on Thursday found guilty of sexually assaulting a female colleague, nearly two years after the allegations first surfaced. Narine, 47, was arraigned in August 2024 before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore on two counts of sexual assault stemming from incidents in December 2023. He had pleaded not guilty at the time. On Thursday, September 25, 2025, Magistrate Azore ruled that Narine was guilty of one of the charges, relating to the December 22, 2023 assault. He was immediately remanded to prison and will remain there until October 9, 2025, when he is scheduled to be sentenced. The allegations first came to light on December 29, 2023, after the complainant reported to the Alberttown Police Station that Narine had assaulted her twice that month, on December 22 and December 27.
Following the report, Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL), publishers of the Chronicle, placed Narine on administrative leave, launched an internal inquiry, and pledged full cooperation with the police investigation. At his first court appearance in August 2024, Narine had been granted $100,000 bail. His Attorney Jermaine Jarvis, argued that his client had been complying with police reporting requirements and was not receiving a salary while on leave. The court granted bail with conditions, including a restriction barring Narine from contacting the complainant. GNNL, in a statement issued in December 2023, had described the allegations as “profoundly concerning,” adding that the company considered such reports with “utmost seriousness” and remained committed to maintaining a safe workplace for all staff.