Police constable dies in Mahaicony accident

Dead is  Raoul Archer. He was stationed at the Fort Wellington Police Station, West Coast Berbice.
 According to a police report, the accident occurred about 18:00 hrs  (Saturday 24th October) on Fellowship Public Road Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara and involved motor car PYY 2468 which was driven by Archer
and a parked trailer # PSS 8923 owner name and address unknown up to news time.
The police report added that their enquires disclosed that motor car # PYY 2468 was proceeding east along the northern lane at a fast rate when the driver lost control and collided with the parked trailer.
Police investigations into the accident is ongoing.

 

Police constable dies in Mahaicony accident

Dead is  Raoul Archer. He was stationed at the Fort Wellington Police Station, West Coast Berbice.
 According to a police report, the accident occurred about 18:00 hrs  (Saturday 24th October) on Fellowship Public Road Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara and involved motor car PYY 2468 which was driven by Archer
and a parked trailer # PSS 8923 owner name and address unknown up to news time.
The police report added that their enquires disclosed that motor car # PYY 2468 was proceeding east along the northern lane at a fast rate when the driver lost control and collided with the parked trailer.
Police investigations into the accident is ongoing.

 

 

Two of three Lusignan Prison escapees recaptured on the East Bank Essequibo.

The two recaptured men are murder accused Alex Matthias and Arnold Kennedy.
According to a release from the Director of Prisons Gladwin Samuels, swift and tactical action by members of the Joint Services following information received resulted in the recapture of two of the prisoners who escaped on October 20, 2020 from the Holding Bay at Lusignan. The escapees were recaptured at Zeelugt public road, East Bank Essequibo. Samuels said the prisoners will aid in the ongoing investigation into the escape and they will also be processed for charges.
The director expressed thanks to all those persons who helped to get the information about the escapees out to the public, the support of the public for providing information on their location, and the Joint Services members for conducting a clinical recapture.

Mark Rafino of Goed Intent Village, West Bank Demerara who was committed to stand trial for robbery is still on the run. He was among the three inmates who escaped from the Lusignan jailhouse on the 20th of October.

Market vendor chopped by meter technician remains in a critical condition

By Melissa Khan – A father of five is fighting for his life after he was brutally chopped about his body by his neighbor on Tuesday, according to his daughter.

Ramkissoon Sukhra, 48, a market vendor of Lot 127 Williamsburg Corentyne Berbice, was chopped by a meter Technician attached to the Guyana Power & Light company during a heated argument.

The man’s wife Maylene Harrinarina explained that minutes before the crime took place the perpetrator was verbally assaulting and threatening them.

She added that her husband then went to close their gate when the man pounced on him.

The man was taken to the hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

The family is calling for justice and a thorough investigation by police.

The suspect was arrested as police investigation continues.

Guyana records two more COVID-19 deaths

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of October 20 2020, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 116.

The latest fatalities are a two males, ages 80 and 78 years old from Region One (Barima-Waini).  These persons died while receiving care at our medical facility.

The MOH expresses sincerest condolences to the families of the two deceased and will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to render any assistance needed.

The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the two deceased and their families and to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace.

All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES (NO. 9), which are in effect until October 31st, 2020. This order emphasises:

•  the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving your home;

•  the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others;

•  and the need for good hand-hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, kindly contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 IMMEDIATELY or visit us at www.health.gov.gy.