Latest update November 22nd, 2024 1:00 AM

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

Latest News

18-year-old dies after ingesting poisonous substance

Feb 12, 2011 News

Police at Wakenaam are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 18 year old Nandalall, known as Jewel, of Caria Caria, Essequibo River who ingested a poisonous substance at Wakenaam Island.
The lad worked as a labourer on the island and was well loved by his employers.  After spending sometime on the island he met his reputed wife and lived with her family.  The man who does not drink or smoke purchased the substance from a shop.  He went to a koker where he drank the substance shortly after 18:00 hrs on Wednesday.
His wife who went in search of him saw him sitting on the wall of the koker. She saw when he drank the contents from a bottle.
As she approached, he threw the bottle into the river.  She then sought  assistance.
He was rushed to the Wakenaam Cottage Hospital where first aid was rendered.  He was transferred to the Suddie Public Hospital where he succumbed during the night.
A post mortem performed on the body confirmed that the man died from poisoning.
The man’s in-laws and wife  said that they are trying to figure out  what may have led to the well loved young man to commit such an act.
At press time arrangements  were being made for his burial.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | November, 20th, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Green Machine returns to RAN Sevens

Green Machine returns to RAN Sevens

Nov 22, 2024

-Guyana to face Canada today By Rawle Toney The Green Machine, Guyana’s national rugby team, is set to make its mark at this year’s Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Championship, hosted at...
Read More
GASA snubs Delroy Tyrrell for World Championships

GASA snubs Delroy Tyrrell for World Championships

Nov 22, 2024

Cricket Australia appoints former West Indian Captain Carl Hooper as a Multicultural Ambassador

Cricket Australia appoints former West Indian...

Nov 22, 2024

GBA appoints International Technical Officer Elton Chase as Technical Director

GBA appoints International Technical Officer...

Nov 22, 2024

Warriors triumph but Royals lead standings

Warriors triumph but Royals lead standings

Nov 22, 2024

 D-Up Basketball Academy Training camp brings Hoop Dreams to Life with Region 3 Jamboree

 D-Up Basketball Academy Training camp brings...

Nov 21, 2024

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 […]