– over fatal Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge crash

JOMEL Kenny, 23, of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, the driver of motor lorry GAC 296 which was involved in the fatal accident which occurred on January 29, 2026, on the southern carriageway of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, has been charged with multiple traffic-related offences.

On January 30, 2026, Kenny was charged with Unlicensed Driver, Breach of Insurance and Faulty Packing of Load. He appeared before the court, pleaded not guilty to the said charges, and was remanded to prison until February 4, 2026, the Guyana Police Force said in a statement.

On Wednesday February 4, 2026, he was additionally charged with Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Failing to Have Proper Control of a Motor Vehicle and Maintenance of a Motor Vehicle.

He reappeared at the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrate’s Court before His Worship Dylon Bess, where the charges were read to him. He was not required to plead to the indictable charge of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving; however, he pleaded not guilty to the remaining offences.

Police said he was granted bail in the sum of $2,150,000. The matter was adjourned to April 2, 2026 for trial.