TRAGEDY

TRAGEDY

18-Year-Old Killed in Riverstown Crash

November 24, 2025 Staff Reporter

An 18-year-old Region Two resident, identified as Nayomi Singh died on Sunday following a crash along the Riverstown Public Road, Pomeroon–Supenaam. The accident reportedly occurred around 05:00 hrs. Reports indicate that Singh was driving along the roadway when she allegedly swerved to avoid a motorcyclist. She allegedly lost control of the vehicle and collided with […]

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Corentyne fatal crash: “I hope the rest of the children recover safely” – mother of Jodea

November 24, 2025 Staff Reporter

Relatives of 16-year-old Jodea Seline from Limlair Village are struggling to cope with her tragic death following a recent accident at Number 63 Village, Corentyne Berbice. In an interview with reporters, Shemmala Castello explained that she dropped Jodea off at Centre Corentyne Secondary for a sports event in Corriverton on Friday morning. Shemmala said her […]

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Teen Drowns at Golden Fleece Beach; Police Launch Investigation

November 21, 2025 Staff Reporter

Police in Region Two are probing the drowning of 12-year-old Samesh Singh, whose body was discovered early Friday morning along the Golden Fleece Beach. Singh was reported missing on Thursday evening after leaving home around 4:00 p.m. and failing to return. Relatives and villagers conducted an overnight search, which ended in tragedy at approximately 08:00 […]

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Body of Missing Anna Catherina Woman Reportedly Found

November 20, 2025 Staff Reporter

The sister of missing Anna Catherina resident Savi Persaud has confirmed that Persaud’s body has been found, bringing a tragic end to days of searching.According to the sister, Dee, the discovery was made on Sunday at the Stewartville Seawall, where it is suspected — though not yet officially confirmed — that Persaud may have drowned.Persaud […]

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Teen dies in early morning accident

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

Colwyn Sealey, 18, who was involved in an accident, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, according to relatives. Sheriff News Network was told that around 4 AM, on Sunday, motorcar PAE 4628, driven by Sealey, with occupant Jaden Edward, 15, both from Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara was speeding east on the northern side of the […]

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Arson suspected as fishing boat gutted by fire at Adventure landing site

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Arson is suspected after a fishing boat owned by Sherilyn Bhagwandin, 36, of Alness Village, Corentyne Berbice, was set ablaze early Wednesday at the Adventure Landing site. Sherilyn told reporters that she learned of the fire from another boat owner and, along with her husband, Manie Bhagwandin, went to the scene at approximately 8:00 am. […]

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Young motorcyclist dies after swerving to avoid Goat at Belfield

November 3, 2025 Staff Reporter

A young man, identified as Laron Harris of Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was killed moments ago in an accident involving a sand truck along the Belfield Public Road, ECD. At the time of the crash, Harris was riding a motorcycle with his friend, Josiah Fraser, as the pillion rider. Fraser was rushed to the […]

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POLICE REPORT ON THE FATAL SHOOTING OF COP

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

GPF || Police are investigating the shooting death (alleged murder) of Richard Marvin Hayes, a 35-year-old Police Lance Corporal #21294 attached to the Impact Base, Brickdam Police Station, and of Lot 13 School Street, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, which occurred at about 09:00 hrs this morning (Thursday) at Stelling Road, Vreed-en-Hoop. Police have since arrested […]

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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Woman on Essequibo Coast

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

Police in Regional Division #2 are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that claimed the life of 34-year-old Yolanda John of Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast. The incident occurred around 19:30 hrs on Wednesday, October 22, along the Elisa public road. Reports indicate that John was a pillion rider on a motorcycle driven by 23-year-old Leroy Prince, also […]

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Contractor Dies After Bee Attack During Road Works at Triumph

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

Police have launched an investigation into the tragic death of a contractor who was fatally attacked by a swarm of bees on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Surat Drive, Triumph, East Coast Demerara. The deceased has been identified as 29-year-old Winston Semple, a contractor of Prince William Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara. Another worker, 40-year-old […]

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