Essequibo-The police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about last night at Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, during which Housewife Bibi Zaimoon and her 15 year-old niece were attacked and robbed by five men armed with firearms.
Georgetown-The police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at River View, Ruimveldt, Georgetown last night.
Georgetown-
Pearl Hytimiah who has been in the Palms for the past 24 years was among several persons greeted by the Minister of Labour Manzoor Nadir over the festive season so they will not be forgotten.
High in spirits was the oldest resident of the home, Ruby Wilkinson, who is 101 years old.
Mr. Nadir also ensured that the people were fed, as he personally handed out plates of food prepared by the staff of the Palms.
He was also warmly received by the staff of the institution.
Georgetown –
The police are investigating an armed robbery at the Texaco Gas Station, Mandela Avenue, last night, during which Leon Bynoe, 28 years of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was shot and injured.
The police said three men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, held up pump attendant Andrea Sealey, cashier Lavern Andrews and a customer Tricia Walcott and took away an undisclosed sum of cash.
As they were escaping the armed man discharged a round which struck Leon Bynoe, who was taking fuel for his motor cycle at the time, to his left thigh.
Georgetown –
The police are investigating an armed robbery at the Texaco Gas Station, Mandela Avenue, last night, during which Leon Bynoe, 28 years of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was shot and injured.
The police said three men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, held up pump attendant Andrea Sealey, cashier Lavern Andrews and a customer Tricia Walcott and took away an undisclosed sum of cash.
As they were escaping the armed man discharged a round which struck Leon Bynoe, who was taking fuel for his motor cycle at the time, to his left thigh.
East Bank Demerara-
The police are investigating the murder of labourer Ravindra Sookhoo, 24 years of Belle Vue, WBD, which occurred at last night at Diamond Housing Scheme, EBD.
Investigations revealed that Ravindra Sookhoo and another man were gambling during which an argument developed between them and he was allegedly stabbed to his body. He was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The suspect has not been arrested as yet.
Georgetown-
President Bharrat Jagdeo participated in the Ministry of Tourism’s Main Big Lime annual event on Main Street, which attracted hundreds who came out to mingle and have fun. The event which proved to be an overwhelming success despite the weather is aimed at promoting the Guyanese unique culture, while providing tourists with a spectacular occasion to have “reunion” every year.
President Jagdeo during his customary walk-about took the opportunity to greet participants.
An earthquake shook the ground under the feet of residents last night, knocking over small items but causing no major damage or injuires, early morning reports say.
Georgetown-
President brings Christmas cheer to children at GPHC- joined by cricket stars On this occasion however, the President brought along with him West Indies star batsmen Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Ramnaresh Sawran and captain of the Guyana National Cricket team Lennox Cush.
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