Anti-crime measures since February 23, 2002 Related Links: Violent crimes Letters Menu Archival Menu Anti-crime procedures not meant to harass law-abiding citizens December 9, 2003 Top crime fighters back from anti-crime seminar November 16, 2003 Anti-crime checkpoint set up at Itaballi October 26, 2003 Let’s have a legal framework for anti-crime policing July 7, 2003 IDB earmarks US$244M for projects here over next three years July 1, 2003 Gajraj urges residents to be vigilant, alert June 9, 2003 Improved collaboration and citizens’ support tripped up criminals June 8, 2003 `Stay vigilant’ - President warns citizens June 8, 2003 Support measures necessary to reduce crime June 8, 2003 Information Liaison accuses Dev of betrayal after non-support for Kidnapping Bill June 8, 2003 Gajraj to public: support Police in crime fight June 7, 2003 Parliament passes kidnapping bill 56-0 June 6, 2003 Kidnapping Bill approved June 6, 2003 Civic participation vital for crime fight success June 6, 2003 Kidnapping Bill for Parliament today June 5, 2003 Issues over kidnapping bill unresolved June 1, 2003 National Assembly again defers Kidnapping Bill May 20, 2003 Debate Opens Today On Kidnapping Bill May 19, 2003 Six men detained in Buxton sweep May 22, 2003 Five more detained in Buxton operations May 22, 2003 Joint Services initiative on crime welcomed May 21, 2003 Red Thread calls on Jagdeo for special sitting of Parliament on crime problem April 27, 2003 Efforts ongoing to prosecute kidnappers April 16, 2003 UGSS symposium reiterates 'stop the killing' message March 19, 2003 Thousands attend 'Stop de Killing' concert March 16, 2003 Police grant permission for open air concert tomorrow night March 13, 2003 'Stop de killin' concert tomorrow March 13, 2003 UGSS moving to form broad-based committee to fight crime situation March 12, 2003 Barricades can aid anti-crime fight February 4, 2003 President urges public support for law enforcement agencies January 29, 2003 Police/army failure to intercept Ketley Street attackers queried January 25, 2003 President asks for rethink of anti-crime plans January 24, 2003 Crime-fighting laws violate human rights - Amnesty January 23, 2003 Gajraj meets Annandale Community Policing Groups January 22, 2003 More security measures in place to combat criminal violence January 22, 2003 Seized laptop helping police fight crime January 22, 2003 Containing criminals is new strategy January 22, 2003 Saline Solution has failed so far January 20, 2003 New measures to beef up security forces January 19, 2003 Increased financial resources for anti-crime fight January 13, 2003 Police vow stepped up crime fight January 10, 2003 Joint anti-crime operation intensifies January 10, 2003 Special army/police teams, intelligence units proposed October 14, 2002 Government has involved private sector, civil society in anti-crime strategies October 8, 2002 President assents to crime bills October 8, 2002 President assents to anti-crime Bills October 8, 2002 Closing the history book October 6, 2002 Persaud, Carberry trade letters over consultation on crime bills October 6, 2002 Unilateralism October 5, 2002 Police detain suspicious men October 3, 2002 GINA recounts measures to curb crime, recapture escapees October 3, 2002 National consensus on crime urgently needed October 2, 2002 Political leaders must declare war on crime with one voice October 2, 2002 Government defends anti-crime Bills September 29, 2002 Amendments to crime laws September 29, 2002 Parliament passes anti-crime bills September 27, 2002 Anti-crime Bills passed in Parliament September 27, 2002 Lindeners talk out at crime consultation September 27, 2002 National security remains top priority September 27, 2002 President convenes emergency security meeting September 26, 2002 Security service director endorses crime fighting bills September 26, 2002 Gov't will go ahead with crime bills - Luncheon September 25, 2002 Guyana Bar Association airs concerns on anti-crime bills September 25, 2002 Anti-crime bills in contravention of Constitution September 25, 2002 Government to proceed with anti-crime laws September 25, 2002 Bar Association concerned about some provisions September 25, 2002 Crime fighting bills could derail process September 24, 2002 Critchlow Labour College students table proposals at crime consultation September 24, 2002 Crime consultations to be extended into this week September 23, 2002 PPP Peace March sends strong message September 23, 2002 Crime bills could infringe civil liberties, say critics September 22, 2002 Debating laws to deal with crimes September 22, 2002 Citizens' rights, freedom not infringed by anti-crime bills September 22, 2002 Parliament sitting postponed until Thursday September 21, 2002 About 20 attend NA crime consultation September 20, 2002 Legislation to curb crime tabled in National Assembly September 20, 2002 Salaries of police officers should be increased September 16, 2002 Crime and the army September 15, 2002 Army can't fiddle while Rome burns - Luncheon September 15, 2002 Police mount unannounced 'stop-and-search' operation September 14, 2002 Crime consultations gain momentum September 14, 2002 Poor attendance at crime meeting with retired disciplined services officers September 13, 2002 Crime consultation hears: Cell phone network alerts criminals in Buxton September 12, 2002 Joint anti-crime operations are necessary September 12, 2002 Retired officers share ideas in national crime consultation September 12, 2002 Religious reps recommend more timely responses to criminal attacks September 12, 2002 Poor turnout at crime discussion September 11, 2002 Luncheon slams Hoyte, Granger over criticisms September 11, 2002 National Steering Committee on Crime to hold countrywide consultations September 9, 2002 Internal security August 31, 2002 WPA slams crime consultation August 27, 2002 RCMP, British help for anti-crime fight August 22, 2002 Public consultations on crime open tomorrow August 21, 2002 Setting up of SWAT team could be speeded up August 18, 2002 Catching the bandits July 14, 2002 Major parties must commit to solving crime situation June 24, 2002 Menu of measures on crime inadequate, unimpressive June 15, 2002 The new anti-crime measures June 15, 2002 GTUC expresses concern over crime situation June 12, 2002 Top cop welcomes crime fighting measures June 12, 2002 The new anti-crime measures June 12, 2002 Harsh crime fight decisions need to be made - trade union leaders June 12, 2002 Police welcome President’s anti-crime measures June 12, 2002 Encouraging signals In anti-crime fight June 9, 2002 Army increases its strength June 9, 2002 Special crime crack force to be set up < June 8, 2002 Army launches crime fighting operation June 7, 2002 Army, Police launch land, sea, air operations June 7, 2002 President to announce menu of crime fighting measures June 6, 2002 Forging a national response to the crime wave June 5, 2002 President meets senior Police Officers on crime situation June 5, 2002 Private sector seeks meeting with President on crime June 4, 2002 President to announce measures to halt violent crime June 3, 2002 Emergency action - now June 2, 2002 Government pursuing measures to ensure security of society June 2, 2002 Tough, emergency measures May 19, 2002 Ruling party to initiate public anti-crime campaign May 18, 2002 Police have handle on crime April 19, 2002 Shouting alone would not do April 9, 2002 Force has to beef up intelligence March 22, 2002 A © page from: Guyana: Land of Six Peoples