THE Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched an investigation into a workplace accident that claimed the life of 48-year-old security guard Kevin Browne on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara.
According to the Ministry, preliminary information indicates that Browne fell from the roof of a building while on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department is currently conducting a detailed investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and extended sympathy to the bereaved family.
“The Ministry extends its deepest condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased,” the release stated.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe and compliant workplaces across Guyana, noting that all employers and contractors have a legal and moral duty to maintain strict safety standards to prevent such tragedies.
Further updates on the investigation are expected as officials continue to gather evidence and statements from witnesses.
According to police reports, on the day in question, Browne, who served as the Chief Security Officer of Sheriff Security, had transported workers to the INFAB building, located on the southern side of the Good Hope Public Road, earlier that morning.
Around midday, workers at the site noticed that portions of the building’s ceiling showed signs of water damage. Browne reportedly went onto the roof to inspect the affected area. During the inspection, he stepped onto a weakened section that collapsed, causing him to fall several feet onto the concrete surface below.
Workers immediately rushed to his aid and transported him to the Enmore Regional Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.
A 52-year-old friend of the deceased later reported the incident to the police station.