Latest update January 17th, 2025 6:30 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Death row inmate on hunger strike

Jun 25, 2010 News

Death row inmate Noel Thomas, incarcerated for over two decades, is said to be on hunger strike. Kaieteur News understands that Thomas, who suffers for hemorrhoids, has been refusing meals since Saturday, reportedly because prison officials are ignoring his requests to be placed on a special diet.
Sources said that he is at present too weak to move.
Insiders alleged that the now 50-year-old Thomas was seen by a prison medic, and has been requesting to see the Director of Prisons (who is at present overseas) and welfare officials.
Thomas, along with Abdool Saleem Yassin, was sentenced to death over two decades ago for murdering Yassin’s younger brother, Abdool Kaleem Yassin, who was shot dead in 1987 at his Riverstown, Essequibo home.
Thomas is said to have been paid $100 in advance to commit the crime.
His alleged accomplice, Abdool Saleem Yassin, has since succumbed to tuberculosis.
Thomas’ relatives have written to President Bharrat Jagdeo appealing for his release.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | January, 13th, 2025

 

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Windies captain Brathwaite stresses bravery, belief ahead of Pakistan Test Series

Windies captain Brathwaite stresses bravery, belief ahead of Pakistan...

Jan 17, 2025

SportsMax – With the stakes high and the odds challenging, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has placed an unyielding focus on self-belief and bravery as key factors for his team to deliver...
Read More
In-form Savory dazzles on second day with classy half-century

In-form Savory dazzles on second day with classy...

Jan 17, 2025

Moo Milk sponsors National U12 Chess tourneys

Moo Milk sponsors National U12 Chess tourneys

Jan 17, 2025

Determinators’ 2-1 win over Pele FC keep them alive as DeJonge needles Potaro

Determinators’ 2-1 win over Pele FC keep them...

Jan 17, 2025

Lusignan Golf Club to host Inaugural GBTI Mastercard Golf Classic this Sunday

Lusignan Golf Club to host Inaugural GBTI...

Jan 17, 2025

GFF Referee department recognizes top performances at Referee Award Ceremony, FIFA badges issued

GFF Referee department recognizes top...

Jan 17, 2025

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]