Latest update August 9th, 2026 12:45 AM
Jul 14, 2016 News
Fear has gripped a Belle West, West Bank Demerara (WBD) family, following the reported escape of a prisoner from La Grange Police Station yesterday.
The man, Anthony Jhagroo, who was being held for questioning into the murder of a 31-year-old mechanic, broke out of the lock-ups while the two ranks who were on duty, were at the front of the Police Station.
Up to press time, ranks were searching for the 20-year-old suspect, who is a labourer and resides at Belle West. Yogeshwar Shivcharran, of Lot 485 Belle West succumbed last Sunday, days after he was beaten by a group of neighbours. A post mortem examination revealed that Shivcharran died from blunt trauma to the head. Kaieteur News understands that Shivcharran, during a mental breakdown, took off his clothes and went to his neighbour’s residence where a group of young men were having a drink.
The men, who were reportedly under the influence of alcohol, became annoyed with the mechanic and started pelting him with beer bottles before beating him in the head and about his body.
The 31-year-old man was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he succumbed.
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Rising Debt, Rising US Dollar Rate in Oil-rich Guyana!

Aug 09, 2026
By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – Tianna Springer has ended Guyana’s 14-year wait for a medal at the World U20 Championships, securing a historic bronze in the women’s 400m final in Oregon,...Aug 08, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Political protests and theatrics go hand in hand in Guyana. A small group gathers, placards are produced, faces are arranged into expressions of grave national concern, and someone discovers that a loud voice is a useful substitute for an argument. The cameras arrive. The...Aug 02, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Daniel Ortega has now said openly what his regime has demonstrated for years: the people of Nicaragua are not to be permitted to remove their rulers through elections. During celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, Ortega...Aug 08, 2026
Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – First, the disclosures. This is owed to all Guyanese, none more than the departed in the star-crossed MV Barima. Next in line are the tragedy struck family members; parents, spouses, children, above all. Last in line in this first leadership...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: glennlall2000@gmail.com / kaieteurnews@yahoo.com