Day: December 27, 2010

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.