Suspect in murder of miner at Barakat Landing arrested – Police

Police in Regional Division #7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have arrested the suspect in last weekend’s fatal stabbing incident at Barakat Landing, Cuyuni River.

Based on previous police reports, on the evening of Sunday, January 11, 2026, a 38-year-old male gold miner (the suspect) got into a heated argument with two brothers.

During the incident, the suspect reportedly armed himself with a pair of scissors and dealt the two brothers several stabs about their bodies. As a result, Matthew Ramlichan, a 27-year-old pork-knocker of the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, was killed while his brother, Tyrone Ramlichan, 39, also of Soesdyke-Linden.

The suspect had made good his escape after the incident.

However, acting on  on information received, police ranks on Friday January 16, 2026, about 08:30hrs, went to Barakat Backdam where they contacted the 38-year-old suspect of Half Mile, Wismar, Linden. He was informed of the allegation, cautioned and subsequently arrested.

Additionally, two Venezuelan nationals, both females, ages 37 and 27 respectively, who were present at the location, were also arrested.

All three individuals are currently in police custody and are assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Investigations continue.