Female pensioner murdered while heading to work

Police are investigating the death 68-year-old Margaret Dawson whose partially naked body was found in the Le Repentir Cemetery this morning. The discovery was reportedly made by passersby.

Dawson, who was employed with the Professional Guard Service was on her way to work. She was expected at her worksite at 6AM this morning.

The mother of ten lived at Timehri, East Bank Demerara with her daughter, but was staying in Albouystown with other children because of work.

It is suspected that the pensioner might have been raped before she was killed by her attacker. The police have confirmed that a suspect is in custody.

One new recovery recorded; confirmed COVID-19 cases remain at 117

Another person has recovered from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Guyana taking the total to 44 persons.

The Ministry of Public Health has disclosed that as of May 17, 2020, the number of confirmed cases remains at 117. This is inclusive of 10 deaths and the 44 recoveries.

To date, 1,164 persons have been tested with 1,047 of those tested returning negative results.

There are now 63 active cases in isolation at various facilities across Guyana. While six others are being monitored in institutional quarantine. Three patients are currently housed in the COVID-19 ICU at GPHC

The Public Health Ministry is reminding that there are necessary steps that must be adhered to by everyone. These include staying at home and only going out for essential services; maintaining physical distancing in public spaces; washing/sanitising hands before eating, touching your face and before engaging in activities with others and reaching out for medical attention when unwell or coming into contact with a positive case

Globally, the WHO has reported there are 4,534,731 confirmed cases with 307,537 deaths. While in the Region of the Americas, the number of positive cases has  risen by 57,449 and now stands at 1,966,932 cases with 118,799 deaths reflecting an increase of 3,742.

New Amsterdam woman killed in road accident; driver arrested after fleeing crime scene

A 39-year-old woman of Levi’s Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam was killed Saturday evening in a road accident, according to police.
The woman has been identified as Raquel Edwards. She was reportedly hit by motor car PNN 3631 which was driven by a 34 -year- old mechanic of Stevedore , South Ruimveldt , Georgetown.
The accident occurred on the Fort Canje Public Road.
Enquiries disclosed that about 20:40 PM, the car which was proceeding east along the northern carriageway of the road reportedly at a fast rate of speed collided with the pedal cyclist whilst negotiating a right bend.
The pedal cyclist who was said to be proceeding in the same direction suddenly turned right into his path and the collision occurred.
As a result of the impact , the cyclist sustained severe injuries about her body ; she was taken to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital in an unconscious state where she succumbed two hours later while receiving medical attention.
Meanwhile , the driver who  fled the scene of the accident was later arrested.
He passed a breathalyzer test and reportedly told investigators that he was visiting relatives and friends when the accident occurred ; he is currently in custody assisting with the investigation.

One new COVID-19 case recorded; total confirmed cases stand at 117

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases now stands at 117 with the one new case recorded as at May 16, 2020.

The Ministry of Public Health has disclosed that of these 117 cases, Guyana has recorded 10 deaths and 43 recoveries.

From March 11 to present 1,089 persons have been tested with 972 of those tested returning negative results.

There are now 64 active cases in isolation at various facilities across Guyana. While five others are being monitored in institutional quarantine. Two persons remain housed in the COVID-19 ICU at GPHC

Seven of Guyana’s ten Administrative Regions now have positive coronavirus cases and Central Georgetown continues to be the epicentre of the virus.

The Public Health Ministry is reminding that there are necessary steps that must be adhered to by everyone. These include staying at home and only going out for essential services; maintaining physical distancing in public spaces; washing/sanitising hands before eating, touching your face and before engaging in activities with others and reaching out for medical attention when unwell or coming into contact with a positive case

Globally, the WHO has reported there are 4,434,653 confirmed cases with 302,169 deaths. While in the Region of the Americas, the number of positive cases stands at 1,909,483 cases with deaths increasing by 3, 123 to a total 115,057.

Murder accused prison escapee recaptured

Prison escapee Ganesh Dhanraj was arrested by the police at the Parika Bus Park around 14:10 hours today, Saturday, May 16, 2020.
He was one of four prisoners who escaped from Holding Bay at Lusignan on April 20th.
He was on remand for the murder of his reputed wife when he escaped.
Police acting on information received, went to the Parika Bus Park where the escapee was seen in a motorcar. He was questioned and then escorted to the Parika Police Station where he was further questioned and positively identified as the escapee.
According to a release from the Director of Prisons Gladwyn Samuels, Prison authorities on receipt of the notification, went to the Parika Police Station where his identity was further confirmed.  He was then transported to prison.
The GPS commends the police for their swift action and commends the members of the public for feeling safe and confident to provide the information to the police.

Certificate of fitness, renewal of gun licence set to recommence Monday

Effective from May 18, 2020, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will recommence the issuance of certificates of fitness for motor vehicles and renewing of gun licence.

This was disclosed in a press statement from the GPF.  The resumption of these services follows an announcement by the Guyana Revenue Authority to restart several services last Monday.

These include the issuance of new drivers’ licenses, renewal and provisional license, conductors license, motor vehicle licenses, motor vehicle registration, and off-premise examination of vehicles.

However, all licensed persons/businesses have until July 1 to get their documents updated.

According to the Guyana Revenue Authority, the GPF will not take enforcement action on un-licenced motor vehicle or persons whose driver’s license that expired during this period.

The GRA noted that it will continue to monitor visits to their office and will only allow a limited number of persons to enter the building.

Persons are also reminded that mandatory temperature checks, the wearing of face masks, and the sanitising of hands remain in effect.

 

Angoy’s Avenue man wanted for murder

Twenty-nine-year-old Donald Sheriff of Patrick’s Dam Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice is wanted by police for questioning over an alleged murder.

Dead: Keron Nicholson

Sheriff is suspected of murdering Keron Nicholson, 33, in May, 2020 at Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam Berbice.

 

 

Murder suspect: Donald Sheriff

Nicholson, who was a laborer succumbed to head injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital that he allegedly sustained during a fight with Sheriff.

Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Donald Sheriff is asked to contact the nearest police station. The police is assuring the public that all information will be treated with the strictest confidence.

 

 

 

 

 

Man who killed mother in law charged and remanded

The Indictable charge of murder was today read to Linden Issac when he appeared in the Vigilance Magistrates’ Court this morning.
Issac is accused of killing his mother-in-law Vilma Pickering at her Vryhied’s Lust East Coast Demerara home on Monday.
He appeared this morning before Magistrate Melissa Mittleholzer and was remanded to prison until June 9th. The matter was transferred to the Plaisance Magistrates’ Court.
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Pickering was reportedly stabbed 14 times about her body when the suspect attacked her inside her home. The woman managed to escape from the house and collapsed in her neighbour’s yard where she succumbed.

The entire ordeal was witnessed by her three-year-old grandson. The motive for the killing is unknown but according to the woman’s daughter Tiffany Roberts,  the suspect was abusive to her sister and she was forced to intervene on several occasions.

She said her sister moved from the abusive relationship and was staying at her mom for some time but she decided to go back with the man. She said her mother and the suspect had no problems.

Escape short-lived for New Amsterdam prisoner – recaptured within minutes

Escape was short-lived for an inmate who attempted to flee the New Amsterdam Prison this morning. He was recaptured with minutes following swift action by the police ranks on-site.

The inmate, Rei Joseph escaped at around 6:51am and was back in the prison by 7:10am.

In a statement released by the Guyana Prison Service, Superintendent of Prisons (ag) Udistair Holligan, Officer in Charge  of the New Amsterdam Prison reported that Joseph made his escaped during the unlocking of the penitentiary.

He jumped over the fence but was observed by ranks in the towers who raised an alarm. The taskforce then pursued Joseph who was recaptured in the Smithfield area.

Joseph is serving 15 months for simple larceny and was set to be released on December 11, 2020.

The matter is under investigation.

Additionally, two prisoners who escaped from the Lusignan Prison remain on the run. They are Kenraul Perez and Ganesh Dhanraj who are both on remand for murder.