Fisherman chopped to death over bowl dispute

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October 20, 2026

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Fisherman chopped to death over bowl dispute

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A dispute over a bowl is believed to have led to the fatal chopping of a Guayaguayare fisherman, allegedly by another fisherman, on Sunday.

Fisherman Selwyn Soodeen, 40, known as “Ratty” or “Rat”, was chopped multiple times allegedly by another fisherman during an altercation near the Guayaguayare Fishing Port.

Soodeen was taken to the Mayaro District Health Facility, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

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