Principal of School of the Nations, Dr. Brian O’Toole has provided an audio recording of someone he believes Guyanese police can use to crack a shooting incident that has caused his left hand to be semi-paralysed. “It’s actually of a very clear message that came only a few days ago from a person of interest – and we have the ...
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Two arrested for shooting death of driver-mechanic
Police on Wednesday said they arrested two suspects in connection with the gunning down of a driver-mechanic at Kuribrong Trail, Potaro River, on Easter Monday. “Two suspects are in custody assisting with the investigation. The autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday),” police said. A gold miner, Elon Thomas, who the assailants believed had witnessed the shooting incident, fled from his ...
Read More »Gold mine driver shot dead at Kuribrong; WCD gold miner abducted
A driver in the gold mining district of Ubana, Kuribrong, who witnessed the stripping of a truck, was Sunday shot dead in the interior and a gold miner abducted, a miner said. The miner could only identify the dead man as Nick or Peron of Bartica. He is said to be about 29 years old. The man, who witnessed the ...
Read More »Miner held for allegedly raping girl
A 27-year old miner has been arrested for allegedly raping a child under 16 years old. The miner of Potaro River was also detained in connection with alleged illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Investigators said a “search of his person revealed an unlicensed pistol with six live rounds.” The suspect, who was arrested at Garraway Stream, Potaro River, ...
Read More »Police question Jagdeo about “chase them out” call
Police Wednesday morning sought to question Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo about allegedly inciting supporters at a recent campaign rally to “chase” out the President and other ministers if they entered communities after March 21 when national elections, prompted by a no-confidence motion, were due to be held. However, Jagdeo declined to respond orally to questions by Former Deputy Crime Chief ...
Read More »6-year-old pupil killed in road accident
A six-year pupil of Eversham Primary School, Corentyne, Berbice, was killed after she ran out from behind a lorry and was struck down by a car, the Guyana Police Force said. The child was identified as Arianna Lowenfield with a given address as Epson Village, Corentyne. The car that struck her bears licence number HC 2523 and was being driven ...
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