Latest update March 27th, 2025 8:24 AM
Latest News
- Jamaica rebuffs Rubio push against Cuban doctors
- Canadian company to pay over US$3.8M to local titleholders to fully acquire second gold project in Guyana
- Over 140,000 displaced in a week in Gaza amid renewed Israeli attacks: UN
- Businessmen complain of foreign currency shortage
- PPP disrupts meeting with Mohamed and Berbice residents
One dead in boat accident in Pomeroon River
Kaieteur News – A boat accident in the Pomeroon River on Thursday has left one man dead.
The deceased has been identified as Ivan Braithwaite. The incident occurred between 16:30 and 18:30 hrs on Thursday, in Kabakaburi, Upper Pomeroon River. Police said in a statement, “Investigations indicate that Braithwaite left home in his canoe to purchase some items from a shop. However, he did not return, and his canoe was seen drifting in the river with the items he bought inside.”
Subsequently a report was made to the Charity Police Station, and a search commenced but proved futile. Around 06:00hrs on Friday the man’s body was seen floating face down. He was discovered by his son-in-law, Paul Rodrigues. On examination no marks of violence was observed. The body was escorted to the Charity Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival by Doctor Maesh. The body is at the Charity Hospital’s Mortuary, awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
The U.S. pressure on Venezuela may backfire on Guyana
Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The world is full of unintended consequences, those sly little gremlins that slip into... more
The Caribbean: Destined to Grin and Bear the Consequences of Its Self-Created Vulnerabilities?
By Sir Ronald Sanders For decades, many Caribbean nations have grappled with dependence on a small number of powerful countries... more
Weekend Cartoon
