Teenager succumbs 11 days after ingesting poison

A 19-year-old soldier, who was based at Camp Ayanganna, Georgetown died tragically after he consumed a quantity of poisonous substance.

According to information received, the now deceased Ramando Gouveia, who hailed from Marlbourgh in the Lower Pomeroon, allegedly consumed the substance following a heated argument with his girlfriend.

The teen reportedly ingested the substance on January 31, but succumbed at the Charity Oscar Joseph Hospital on Saturday, after battling for his life for 11 days.

His father, Paul Gouveia, explained that he overheard the couple’s argument and immediately after, his son went silent.

It was then he went to check on him and discovered him lying on the floor with a bottle not far away.

The young man was immediately rushed to the Charity Oscar Joseph Hospital, where he was admitted.

His body is presently at the Suddie Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.