Violent crime since February 23, 2002 Related Links: Mashramani Day Jailbreak Letters Menu Archival Menu Bovell's father on $100,000 bail over rape committed by son January 12, 2007 Citizen security January 5, 2007 Bovell manhunt fiasco… January 4, 2007 Neil Bovell's father charged in connection with rape by son January 3, 2007 Year closes with several high-profile murders still unsolved January 1, 2007 Harbouring a fugitive is against the law December 30, 2006 Year of the gun December 29, 2006 Sobering crime stats for 2006…150 homicides, 1,119 armed robberies, 141 firearms seized December 29, 2006 Parika Backdam man chopped to death -dumped in trench December 29, 2006 Bovell's father will be charged - police December 29, 2006 Neil Bovell shot dead by police December 28, 2006 Neil Bovell shot dead December 28, 2006 The end of an era December 28, 2006 Bloody end to three-year manhunt Neil Bovell killed December 28, 2006 Bovell victim overjoyed at his death December 28, 2006 Father of Bovell victim could now live in peace December 28, 2006 Forty-three execution-style murders this year November 17, 2006 WELCOME POLICE OFFENSIVE November 12, 2006 Execution-style murders up over 25 per cent for 2006 November 11, 2006 Public inquiries November 10, 2006 GHRA urges citizens to reject violent solutions March 7, 2006 A growing culture of violence June 10, 2004 Killers still on the loose from 2003 January 4, 2004 Police acted promptly in hoax kidnapping case - Trim December 19, 2003 Hoax kidnapping four on $15,000 bail each December 16, 2003 Harsh kidnapping act may not apply in recent teen hoax December 14, 2003 Kidnap hoax 'victim' turned in to police December 13, 2003 'Victim' wanted money for Trinidad visit December 12, 2003 Ex-cop gunned down in Bel Air December 11, 2003 Man executed in Bel Air shootout December 11, 2003 Shop owner's life spared by bandit's faulty revolver December 11, 2003 Kidnapped teenager rescued by police December 11, 2003 Police rescue kidnapped teen from Alberttown home December 11, 2003 Police come under fire at Coldingen December 10, 2003 Restaurant owner slain by bandit December 8, 2003 No word yet on kidnapped Comfort Zone driver December 6, 2003 Brand-name bandits terrorise Coldingen December 5, 2003 Thomas Road body that of freed bank robbery accused December 5, 2003 Businessman cheats death in two gunpoint robberies December 5, 2003 Weekend murders not linked to weapons find December 4, 2003 Rifles, ammo bagged at city home December 3, 2003 Foulis man was killed trying to drive away December 3, 2003 Identity of Atlanticville victim confirmed December 2, 2003 Taxi-driver, passenger killed in Atlanticville ambush November 30, 2003 2003 murder rate tips scales at 180 November 23, 2003 Carmichael St victim was shot three times November 22, 2003 Carmichael Street shooting victim was former teacher November 21, 2003 Shot man's relatives: We're upset how he met his death November 21, 2003 Police awaiting advice since August on chopping of Corentyne man November 17, 2003 Three men abduct Friendship labourer November 13, 2003 WPA urges public outcry against re-emergence of violent crime November 12, 2003 Linden mother wounded in knife attack November 11, 2003 Mon Repos mother stabbed to death November 6, 2003 Sophia man slain by mystery gang November 3, 2003 Enterprise family flees home after kidnap threat November 3, 2003 New Amsterdam police question taxi-driver’s abduction story November 2, 2003 Families fear for snatched sons November 1, 2003 List of wanted murderers grows November 1, 2003 Flashback: Bloody Monday ends with seven dead October 28, 2003 Mystery surrounds abduction of men October 27, 2003 New Amsterdam taxi drivers doubt local hijacking report October 24, 2003 New Amsterdam taxi driver hijacked, freed October 22, 2003 The Kidnapping Bill and what it entails October 22, 2003 GIHA urges swift action on crime resurgence October 19, 2003 UNITING AGAINST CRIMINALS September 28, 2003 Reversing fear August 17, 2003 Shooting of Baker brothers August 7, 2003 No cop involved in shooting of Baker brothers August 4, 2003 Police deny involvement in brothers' shooting August 4, 2003 Police involved in death of two brothers, says family August 3, 2003 Two brothers shot dead in minibus August 2, 2003 Police prepared to take on criminals -Felix July 28, 2003 A new standard of inhumanity July 25, 2003 Three men charged with murdering Corentyne teacher/UG student June 21, 2003 Brown’s gun used in rum shop massacre, other crimes -police June 11, 2003 Bandits rob Corentyne supermarket, kill man June 9, 2003 Bandits kill school teacher in supermarket robbery June 9, 2003 Weapons being smuggled from Suriname, US -Jagdeo June 8, 2003 Shawn Brown, two others killed in siege of Prashad Nagar house June 6, 2003 Shawn Brown, 2 others die in Prashad Nagar shootout June 6, 2003 Death of Friendship six raises ‘serious questions’ June 6, 2003 Friendship shootings June 6, 2003 Buxton shootout tally now eight June 6, 2003 Six die in shoot-out with police and army June 5, 2003 Romel Reman, five other wanted shot dead June 5, 2003 Slippery criminal meets bloody end June 5, 2003 Goldsmith closes down after fourth robbery in a year June 4, 2003 Man wanted in connection with shooting of cop's daughter still at large May 26, 2003 We can turn sorrow into joy May 24, 2003 Soldier, two gunmen die in Buxton raid May 16, 2003 Soldier among three killed in Buxton shootout May 16, 2003 Gunmen kill hotel owner in Agricola May 13, 2003 Highway resort barman murdered May 10, 2003 Cop's injured daughter leaves hospital May 7, 2003 Red Thread ends 321-hour vigil for murdered schoolboy May 2, 2003 WAVE hosts another prayer meeting for peace and justice in Guyana May 2, 2003 Red Thread wants parliament debate on children and violence May 1, 2003 Red Thread calls for Parliament sitting on crime April 30, 2003 Buxton man wanted in murder probe April 29, 2003 Cop’s daughter critical after Victoria shooting April 28, 2003 Mother of two chopped to death by man April 28, 2003 When acts of violence no longer shock or disturb April 28, 2003 TOWARD EXPLANATIONS FOR VIOLENT CRIMES April 27, 2003 142 murders in 2002 April 26, 2003 Gunmen rob Eccles store April 25, 2003 Chief Justice Singh: 'Crime in Guyana has altered fundamentally in last twelve months' April 24, 2003 Alleged cop killer Shawn Gittens shot dead in Buxton April 24, 2003 Helping hands to combat kidnappers April 20, 2003 Continuing crime wave... April 18, 2003 Sudden violent death April 17, 2003 Coldingen family flees after attack April 17, 2003 Kidnapper dies in bungled abduction of Nanda’s owner April 16, 2003 Would-be kidnapper shot dead April 16, 2003 Kidnap victim, Basdeo, escapes from captors April 13, 2003 Gunmen abduct Mon Repos man April 12, 2003 Kidnapping of utility worker raises security dilemma for companies April 11, 2003 Two feared drowned after confrontation with police in Linden April 8, 2003 Another body found near Buxton April 8, 2003 Bullet-riddled body identified as Buxton man April 2, 2003 Bullet-riddled bodies of two men found April 1, 2003 Kidnapped businessman back home March 25, 2003 Non Pareil businessman kidnapped March 24, 2003 Family faces hardship with murder of breadwinner March 24, 2003 WAVE workshop against violent killings tomorrow March 21, 2003 Taxi drivers not careful enough March 16, 2003 Gang batters down door of Tucville home March 14, 2003 WAVE urges all Guyanese to echo plea to ‘Stop the killing now’ February 28, 2003 Prison Officer’s family still trying to come to terms with his death February 23, 2003 The year of living dangerously February 22, 2003 Friendship villagers help AK-47 gunmen to flee from soldiers February 22, 2003 East Coast villagers help bandits escape February 22, 2003 Broken dreams for wife of slain policeman February 22, 2003 Widower reflects on his wife’s death at hands of bandits February 22, 2003 Two killed in attack on shop February 4, 2003 Residents recall terror of Broad St killings February 4, 2003 Three arrested in Buxton after cordon and search February 4, 2003 Bandits raid Sophia internet café January 29, 2003 Gunmen attack, rob Internet cafe January 29, 2003 Bandits kill elderly man January 25, 2003 Bandit killed after another deadly robbery attack January 25, 2003 Women to rally against violence January 22, 2003 Police patrol comes under fire in Buxton January 22, 2003 Wanted man Hoofman Lall shot dead by police January 21, 2003 Wanted criminal shot dead January 21, 2003 ‘Missing’ East Bank woman found dead January 21, 2003 Bassoo’s family in shock over murder January 21, 2003 Widow recounts deadly robbery attack January 21, 2003 Attacked, robbed twice in a week January 21, 2003 Terrified woman hides in closet as thieves ransack house January 21, 2003 Singh succumbs January 19, 2003 Slain taxi driver identified January 19, 2003 Toward explanations for violent crimes January 19, 2003 Residents thwart arson attempt on Charlestown Secondary January 14, 2003 There can be no let up in this fight January 13, 2003 East Ruimveldt man dies from single shot January 13, 2003 Gunmen attack another petrol station January 12, 2003 Gunfire thwarts police/army operation in Buxton January 11, 2003 Two killed in checkpoint shootout January 11, 2003 Third gas station raided by bandits January 11, 2003 Armed gangs attack city gas stations January 10, 2003 Protect our policemen January 6, 2003 CANU officer gunned down January 6, 2003 CANU officer gunned down at home January 6, 2003 Slain shopkeeper was attacked in August December 31, 2002 Taxi driver shot dead outside Paradise home December 25, 2002 Cop dies after riddled with bullets in Sophia December 24, 2002 Gunmen fire on police station, business premises December 22, 2002 Lynched murder suspect had been wanted for several crimes - police December 21, 2002 Suspect lynched, body burnt December 20, 2002 Three bandits shot dead had criminal records -Police December 20, 2002 Kidnappers demanding ransom for 19-year-old Mon Repos carpenter December 19, 2002 CANU says it came under gunfire on America St December 19, 2002 Body of battered lad found in drain December 18, 2002 One of three bandits shot dead was deportee December 17, 2002 Four men remanded over possession of concussion grenade December 17, 2002 Three bandits die in shootout with police December 16, 2002 Armed bandits killed in attack on West Ruimveldt family December 16, 2002 Combating violent crime, sans Fraser, Merai, sans the TSS December 16, 2002 Bandits hijack Desinco truck December 14, 2002 PNCR condemns killing of traffic cop December 7, 2002 Kidnapping Bill introduced in Parliament December 6, 2002 Arms and ammunition found: three detained December 6, 2002 Army nabs three in pick-up with arms December 6, 2002 Police still hunting for gang December 5, 2002 An act of intimidation-Luncheon December 5, 2002 Large gang of gunmen in city shooting spree December 4, 2002 NEW CYCLE OF TERRORISM December 4, 2002 TERROR IN THE CITY: POLICEMAN shot dead December 4, 2002 Joint Police/GDF exercise to capture bandits December 4, 2002 ACDA calls for probe of 'phantom force' December 3, 2002 Dharm Shala trying to calm residents following shooting December 2, 2002 Two men shot dead in Albouystown November 30, 2002 Police swoop on bandits, one killed November 30, 2002 Police raid Subryanville safe house November 30, 2002 Taxi man escapes armed hijackers November 29, 2002 Phantom force’ activities engaging attention of Intelligence Unit November 29, 2002 Possible ‘phantom’ gang input in killings being examined -Luncheon November 28, 2002 The signs are not promising November 25, 2002 Soldier likely shot during crossfire November 25, 2002 Gunmen kill one in Buxton November 24, 2002 Man found dead in trench identified as market trader November 18, 2002 Marked reduction in carjackings November 18, 2002 ‘Inspector Gadget’ dead November 16, 2002 Weapons from safe house used in nine cop murders - police November 14, 2002 Armed gang robs Annandale contractor November 14, 2002 Flak jacket man killed in Buxton November 13, 2002 Bagotstown man gunned down outside Charlestown bakery November 13, 2002 Mystery gunmen injure Montrose trawler operator November 7, 2002 Police probing death of woman bystander November 7, 2002 Wanted man had opened fire on patrol November 7, 2002 More Police patrols to be deployed November 7, 2002 Nineteen shot to death in last 11 days November 7, 2002 Dead men may have been searching for thieves November 6, 2002 Police probe Monday night killings November 6, 2002 Woman, man shot dead during police operation November 6, 2002 Middle Road businessman recalls Deepavali attack November 6, 2002 Six shot dead in city November 5, 2002 Kidnapped farmer killed November 1, 2002 Two killed in Monday's shoot-outs identified October 31, 2002 Collaboration rumours dismissed October 31, 2002 'Wanted' man dies in shoot-out with police October 30, 2002 Two shot dead in Police operation October 30, 2002 Seven die in shoot-outs October 29, 2002 Two escapees among seven killed October 29, 2002 Fraser, other man killed in hail of bullets October 29, 2002 What happened where, when and how October 29, 2002 Arms cache found by police October 29, 2002 Goldsmith, daughter kidnapped, released in 'neat' operation October 26, 2002 Shooting spree in city as businessman abducted October 25, 2002 Taking away our lives October 25, 2002 Keishar's proprietor kidnapped October 25, 2002 Bandits rob Eccles general store October 25, 2002 Heavily armed men attack rum shop October 24, 2002 Gunmen blaze Brazilian restaurant October 23, 2002 Cop returns fire as gunmen attack restaurant October 23, 2002 Security guard knifed, robber found dead October 21, 2002 Man gunned down while changing car wheel October 19, 2002 Former `wanted' man shot dead October 19, 2002 Man injured after bandits raid doctor’s clinic October 19, 2002 Four released in connection with post office stickup October 19, 2002 Passenger killed after gunman opens fire on bus October 18, 2002 Triumph family terrorized by armed gang October 17, 2002 Gunmen shoot at taxi driver, narrowly miss schoolgirl October 10, 2002 Kidnapped auto dealer selling out October 9, 2002 Woman slain after shots fired from overtaking car October 8, 2002 Woman killed in drive-by shooting October 8, 2002 Foulis housewife beaten by bandits, robbed of $150,000 October 7, 2002 Youth gangs robbing commuters at big market October 6, 2002 Police not aware of negotiations in kidnapping October 4, 2002 Kidnapped car dealer freed October 3, 2002 Gunmen snatch businessman October 2, 2002 Bandits kill driver October 1, 2002 Taxi driver killed in latest bandit attack October 1, 2002 Passenger says life spared by jammed gun September 29, 2002 Murderous acts aimed at destabilising country September 29, 2002 Prison club shooting Former inmates could be involved -Erskine September 28, 2002 Saving the state September 27, 2002 The rampage continues September 27, 2002 Large gang fires on Vigilance Police station September 27, 2002 Police station, Georgetown Prison attacked September 27, 2002 Police probe bar massacre, other killing September 27, 2002 DPP recalls deadly attack on bar September 27, 2002 Trinidadian Special Prosecutor could have been in bar with DPP September 27, 2002 Man with AK-47 mowed down Natoo's bar - witness September 27, 2002 Gunmen open fire on prison, officers' club September 27, 2002 After the funeral's flyer - Rose Hall September 27, 2002 Kitty liquor restaurant attacked September 26, 2002 Four killed as gunman opens fire on bar September 26, 2002 Gunmen try to kill traffic cop September 25, 2002 Albouystown double homicide September 21, 2002 Gunmen kill two in Albouystown September 20, 2002 Bandits hold up church office September 19, 2002 Guyana has a culture of violence- Granger September 15, 2002 Guyana's deadly sea of troubles September 15, 2002 Possible breakthrough in taxi-driver murders September 14, 2002 Chief Magistrate's allegations false September 14, 2002 Taxi driver found dead at Ogle September 13, 2002 Police Commissioner confirms receiving letter from Chief Magistrate September 13, 2002 Magistrate writes to 'Top Cop' about 'contract on her life' September 12, 2002 Dead bandits identified September 12, 2002 Couple shot, injured while defending home from bandits September 11, 2002 Shot mother-to-be kicks armed bandit September 11, 2002 Taxi driver kills bandit September 10, 2002 Police hunt four suspects in October's murder probe September 8, 2002 Mechanics Order loses grand master September 8, 2002 Another Policeman shot dead September 7, 2002 Bandit shot, injured in Liliendaal home September 3, 2002 Luxury Cabs driver killed, gun stolen September 1, 2002 Taxi driver chopped to death September 1, 2002 Minister deplores reported rape attacks August 29, 2002 Unmasked bandits raid Lusignan bar, rob customers August 27, 2002 Disarm them August 24, 2002 Youths in robbery rampage at Enterprise market August 24, 2002 Seven bandits rob A&R Bargain Centre August 24, 2002 Guard service appeals for witnesses to come forward August 23, 2002 Dentist killed by bandits posing as patients August 23, 2002 Guard dies in raid on drug store August 22, 2002 Businessman in custody August 18, 2002 Gunmen attack another Police patrol August 18, 2002 Another troubling episode August 17, 2002 Taxi hijacked, another flees August 17, 2002 Armed gang in shootout with Police in city August 17, 2002 Force closer to ending crime spree - Gajraj August 17, 2002 Morning shootout in East Ruimveldt August 17, 2002 Bandits hit money-changer's home; terrorise wife, grandchild August 17, 2002 Woman beaten by bandits August 17, 2002 Man says he was abducted, shot, put in trunk August 16, 2002 Bandits attack internet café, rob customers August 15, 2002 Masked gunmen rob West Ruimveldt family August 15, 2002 Armed bandits raid Benschop's home August 15, 2002 'Hijacked' driver detained in probe August 14, 2002 New Thriving, Two Brothers gas station attacked by bandits August 13, 2002 Bandits in Sunday night crime spree August 13, 2002 The message of the Chesters attack August 12, 2002 Six cars hijacked, deserted in hours August 12, 2002 Post Office van hijacked August 8, 2002 Bandits unleash terror in North Ruimveldt August 8, 2002 Masked marauders plunder vendor’s home August 8, 2002 Boy on errand robbed of gold chain August 7, 2002 Gunmen rob 12-year-old boy August 7, 2002 Arsonists torch rural constable’s vehicle August 6, 2002 Armed brigands rob, batter Melanie Damishana family August 6, 2002 Bandits rob GNNL retiree of jewellery, US$2,000 August 5, 2002 Police brutality? Bandits’ brutality! August 2, 2002 Guyhoc Park family terrorised, robbed by gun-toting bandits August 1, 2002 Police detain two for questioning July 29, 2002 High voltage drama on UG road July 26, 2002 Two killed in shootout with Police July 26, 2002 Armed bandits in robbery rampage in Annandale July 26, 2002 Businesswoman bound, gagged July 26, 2002 Gunmen shoot bank guards July 21, 2002 Bandits rob Long Creek family July 21, 2002 Car gunmen frisk guard, fire at another in Subryanville July 19, 2002 Gunmen blitz Camp Street jewellers July 19, 2002 Bandits who robbed Friendship gas depot beaten, made to return booty July 17, 2002 Use of river by bandits increasing July 12, 2002 Armed bandits batter, rob Mahaica family July 11, 2002 Bandits beat, terrorise Mahaica family July 11, 2002 Bandits kill Beharry guard in van attack July 10, 2002 `Well dressed' criminals kill Beharry guard July 10, 2002 US State Department issues security advisory on Guyana July 7, 2002 U.K., Canada, U.S. voice concern over Guyana July 7, 2002 Abducted dance instructor, son freed July 1, 2002 Cop shot in movie-style car chase in city June 29, 2002 Cops, bandits in city chase June 29, 2002 Gunmen kill West Coast businessman June 28, 2002 Executive Cabs driver foils hijack bid June 19, 2002 Armed bandits hold up group outside home June 16, 2002 Crawling on ground likely saved my life - policeman June 7, 2002 Wanted man shot dead June 7, 2002 Bandits' sophisticated arms put cops at disadvantage - Luncheon June 7, 2002 Bandit fired at our chests -Gobin June 5, 2002 President Jagdeo lauds U.S., Canadian envoys for denouncing violence here June 4, 2002 Strong media criticism as another Guyanese businessman is murdered June 3, 2002 Cambio cashier killed as bandits strike again June 2, 2002 Bandits continuing hijacking rampage May 31, 2002 A list of major crimes from March 21, to date May 18, 2002 Black flags of mourning for slain couple May 16, 2002 Final rites for slain Annandale duo May 16, 2002 Funeral of slain couple tomorrow May 14, 2002 Canada joins U.S. in deploring criminal violence here May 14, 2002 Another outrage May 13, 2002 Fraser's death and crime April 8, 2002 Official silence March 22, 2002 Remigrant robbed after early morning drink of water March 22, 2002 A © page from: Guyana: Land of Six Peoples