Crime and Violence in Guyana Herein lies a SYNOPSIS of matters pertaining to the crime situation in Guyana. 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March 1, 2007 Agriculture Ministry to provide patrol vessel for fishing zones March 1, 2007 Fishermen express piracy concerns February 28, 2007 The Agricola Massacre: One year later February 25, 2007 LOSS OF A BREADWINNER February 25, 2007 Integrating infrastructure in the Guiana Shield February 25, 2007 Piracy rocking small-fishing industry February 22, 2007 Guyana likely to join Crime Stoppers programme August February 20, 2007 Curbing gun violence February 14, 2007 Tourism bowled February 11, 2007 Criminals and our porous borders February 11, 2007 Rohee knocks critics over crime fight January 31, 2007 Pirates of the Corentyne January 10, 2007 Police hunt women linked to criminal gangs January 8, 2007 The terror must be stopped August 31, 2004 Take the fight to the criminals August 19, 2004 New money laundering bill being circulated for comment January 8, 2007 The face of crime has changed for the worse January 7, 2007 Musing on crime and security December 24, 2006 Promised CCTV cameras still to be installed December 12, 2006 Guyana still under threat of criminal network December 11, 2006 Relations-building crucial in crime fight December 11, 2006 Terror threat suspect held December 5, 2006 Crime Stoppers nearer November 28, 2006 Plan in place to secure East Bank corridor November 19, 2006 Crime and governance November 16, 2006 New law to end bail in illegal gun cases - Rohee November 16, 2006 Crime and society November 8, 2006 THE CASH ECONOMY August 14, 2004 Stabilisation operation August 10, 2004 Intelligence test August 3, 2004 Justice, vigilante-style… July 31, 2004 'Kidnapped' taxi driver still in custody as cops check out story July 23, 2004 Corentyne home attacked by eight armed bandits July 21, 2004 Unlicensed guns are widely available for criminals and several persons were shot dead recently durin July 19, 2004 Clearing the corners July 15, 2004 Teenaged girl stabs C.N. Sharma July 10, 2004 Poor job market a boon for ‘con’ artistes July 4, 2004 500 armed robberies, 71 suicides, 29 drownings in five months June 23, 2004 Nobel House uncovers huge seafood theft June 19, 2004 Massive seafood fraud rocks Noble House June 19, 2004 Twelve Guyanese murdered every month June 3, 2004 Crime fighting beyond Guyana’s borders May 21, 2004 Taxi business hard hit by crime situation May 18, 2004 Bandits spurn $1000 offer May 9, 2004 Crime and criminality April 26, 2004 Mahaica family flees after brutal robbery, threats April 9, 2004 East Coast `wave of terror’ April 8, 2004 Policing Groups to be proactive in crime fight April 5, 2004 Statistics lie, Felix says April 4, 2004 Lusignan residents burn bandits' bridge April 3, 2004 Police have crime plan April 3, 2004 PPP/C meets Top Cop On East Coast crime April 1, 2004 Justice, security at top of criminal reform agenda April 1, 2004 Cabinet expresses concern about sexual assault crimes April 1, 2004 Robbery victims on the brink of calling it quits March 30, 2004 The attacks at Lusignan March 29, 2004 Golden Grove shop raided by gunmen March 29, 2004 Replay March 28, 2004 Current crime wave requires careful study - PMJ March 28, 2004 Bandits attack Freddie Kissoon, hijack vehicle March 28, 2004 Calming another crime wave March 27, 2004 PNCR alarmed at East Coast crime March 26, 2004 East Coast families choose nomadic life March 25, 2004 Cabinet laments resurgence of criminal violence March 25, 2004 Gunmen rob Caneville family March 22, 2004 Robberies prompt Police Commander meet with residents March 22, 2004 Lusignan residents urged to form vigilante group March 22, 2004 Gunmen terrorise Lusignan families March 21, 2004 Armed gang robs Lusignan family, assaults women March 21, 2004 A resurgence of armed robberies March 21, 2004 'Limpie' killed in Albouystown after argument March 15, 2004 Gunmen rob Lusignan family March 15, 2004 Police still hunting knife in neck murderer March 15, 2004 Young woman found dead in bed March 14, 2004 Mother found dead with knife in neck March 14, 2004 Woman found dead was strangled March 4, 2004 Kidnap car a rental March 2, 2004 Buxtonian held in raid charged with murdering cop, other man March 1, 2004 Cops move to trace owner of car used February 28, 2004 Police rescue abducted Critchlow student returned, safe February 28, 2004 Abducted girl freed in police operation February 27, 2004 Crime spree hits Amerindian village February 24, 2004 A senseless killing February 23, 2004 Man in custody, second suspect still on the lam February 19, 2004 A resurgence of crime February 16, 2004 Saint's student knifed to death by bandit February 16, 2004 Student stabbed to death returning to house party February 16, 2004 'Skittle' was suspect in violent crimes - police February 11, 2004 'Skittle' was no criminal - family February 10, 2004 Shot Buxtonian was wanted for murder, robberies February 10, 2004 Crime wave suspect dies after ambush February 9, 2004 Arrested four to face gun charges February 5, 2004 Police hold four men in gold car February 4, 2004 Double murderer recalls night that changed his life February 3, 2004 Solution to crime lies within the community January 28, 2004 Upping the ante on crime fighting January 24, 2004 Two vehicles attacked, robbed on Buxton railway embankment January 23, 2004 One fined for false report but… January 23, 2004 Charges dropped against boys accused of phony kidnapping January 23, 2004 Bandit shoots father of three dead January 22, 2004 Costello man killed in robbery spree January 22, 2004 Assailants in Princes St drive-by shooting still at large January 22, 2004 2003 saw rise in murder, armed robbery but other crimes down December 28, 2003 FIGHTING CRIME - A T0P PRIORITY December 28, 2003 Minister Gajraj reaffirms security commitment December 24, 2003 Security offensive changing crime landscape December 22, 2003 New initiatives on crime welcomed December 22, 2003 Crime, security issues loom large on agenda December 20, 2003 Corbin: traumatic crime wave must be stopped December 12, 2003 President reiterates commitment to combating crime December 12, 2003 Police 'faltering at best' against crime December 9, 2003 Gajraj restates unswerving efforts to curb crime on East Coast December 7, 2003 Police scale up presence on lower East Coast December 6, 2003 Organisers unsure if 'Awe Society' will continue this year November 26, 2003 Police deny Cultural Center shooting claim November 26, 2003 Taxi driver murder November 26, 2003 Man shot dead at Cultural Centre November 25, 2003 Awe Society cancelled over killings on and off stage November 25, 2003 Taking a closer look at crime November 21, 2003 Suffolk arrest connected to 1982 Kuru Kuru murder November 18, 2003 Taxi driver arrested in kidnap hoax November 15, 2003 Taxi driver nabbed in Enmore kidnap hoax November 15, 2003 Cel Star Inc. director sued for allegedly taking shares fraudulently November 12, 2003 Another baggage tout fined November 11, 2003 Man ordered whipped, jailed for armed robbery November 11, 2003 Families flee Foulis over renewed crime November 10, 2003 The Kidnapping Bill and what it entails October 22, 2003 Businesses urged to contribute to ‘Wanted fund’ October 21, 2003 Intelligence unit prepares to take on money laundering September 12, 2003 Police find ganja, plants at site of highway triple homicide September 6, 2003 NACTA poll finds widespread disenchantment over crime, corruption and economy August 31, 2003 Don't waiver on concerted crime fighting August 30, 2003 Getting to the bottom of it all July 29, 2003 Pro-active legislature necessary for crime fighting July 25, 2003 Mining and security July 4, 2003 Multi-million fraud found at Banks DIH July 3, 2003 Organised crime well developed in Guyana June 29, 2003 Extortion letters sent to prominent doctor June 24, 2003 Residents who fled homes over crime wave returning June 23, 2003 No relaxation in offensive against crimes Minister Gajraj June 22, 2003 Getting on top of crime June 21, 2003 Crime victims need support, not spurning June 20, 2003 Organized crime controls relations between criminal enterprises June 9, 2003 Some questions June 8, 2003 Crime, right and wrong May 30, 2003 Guyanese are living under the threat of violent, organised crime May 23, 2003 Coping on the security front May 18, 2003 Gov’t mute on US Embassy’s remarks of ineffectual police response May 18, 2003 US Embassy mulling staff reduction May 17, 2003 U.S. Embassy concerned about security of diplomatic community May 17, 2003 National security May 16, 2003 Decisive action needed on crime May 12, 2003 Thieves raid homes in Crane scheme May 9, 2003 Don't be fooled by crime 'lull' May 5, 2003 Home Affairs Minister lauds the contribution of CPGs in the fight against crime May 5, 2003 Lessons from criminal enterprise May 2, 2003 All must be involved in the fight against crime April 26, 2003 Jagdeo seeks 'political space' to fight crime April 25, 2003 Citizens must help police in crime fight - Commissioner McDonald April 25, 2003 Top Cop calls for togetherness to fight crime April 25, 2003 Conducive political climate needed to fight crime---President Jagdeo April 25, 2003 President Jagdeo dissatisfied with crime fighting strategies April 20, 2003 Crime situation worries petrol dealers April 20, 2003 Crime upsurge sparked migration, firearms rush April 17, 2003 Government seeks US$10M from IDB to help fight crime March 9, 2003 Paramilitaries? March 4, 2003 What two Ministers said February 21, 2003 Police on top of crime - Gajraj February 18, 2003 Police continue to fight crime February 18, 2003 New reign of terror at Vigilance February 18, 2003 Wind of change, or a mirage? February 9, 2003 Sports, tourism and security February 8, 2003 Simply expressing gratitude can help February 4, 2003 'Link Show 22' postponed February 4, 2003 Singer releases single in response to crime wave February 2, 2003 No time for laughter February 1, 2003 Women's group to continue crime protest at Cenotaph January 29, 2003 Essequibo Chamber urges gov't to bring crime under control January 29, 2003 Sharma plans `Guyana's Most Wanted' January 29, 2003 The emergency option January 25, 2003 Guyanese women gather for peace January 25, 2003 Women demonstrate against killings January 25, 2003 In Guyana crime -- grim lessons for T&T January 18, 2003 The justice system and the global face of crime January 17, 2003 War on crime a priority in 2003, says Luncheon January 16, 2003 The Counter Offensive January 15, 2003 There can be no let up in this fight January 13, 2003 Draft report recommends establishment of Coroner’s Court January 12, 2003 You have nowhere to hide January 1, 2003 Crime seen as major factor impacting on business in 2003 December 19, 2002 Grenade found in car, four men held December 16, 2002 Would you advise relatives to come for Xmas? December 16, 2002 Is there a training camp for criminals? December 9, 2002 Crime wave needs national solution December 9, 2002 Day of Atonement December 8, 2002 President Jagdeo calls for collective resolve against crime December 7, 2002 Think like a bandit? December 6, 2002 A threat to the state November 24, 2002 Crime amendments face constitutional challenge November 16, 2002 Consensus on crime paper likely November 12, 2002 Answers needed November 11, 2002 Should Minister Gajraj have been a nosier neighbour? November 11, 2002 Cold-blooded murder, ‘bad business’ November 8, 2002 An armed struggle November 5, 2002 Many questions linger after seven deaths on Monday November 4, 2002 Monday's events and opportunities November 4, 2002 Standing up against all forms of criminality November 2, 2002 ‘Somebody letting de cocaine pass’ November 1, 2002 Ministers’ security to be reviewed November 1, 2002 A living hell October 31, 2002 Drugs cartels disputes among main factors behind crime wave October 31, 2002 Broken Windows October 29, 2002 Society must condemn criminal activities in one voice October 29, 2002 Guns and more guns October 27, 2002 Crime wave highly related to drugs trade October 27, 2002 Crime hotlines to be set up October 26, 2002 More stringent penalties for gun crimes, kidnapping October 26, 2002 Private security firms October 25, 2002 UK govt views the political situation in Guyana as 'potentially difficult' -Amos October 25, 2002 State of emergency October 22, 2002 Gajraj notes need for quick, resounding breakthrough in crime fight October 19, 2002 Man held in Lodge double homicide October 18, 2002 Four held by police after Bourda Post Office raid October 16, 2002 Bandits invade Bourda Post Office October 16, 2002 Crime fight remains Government priority, suggestions welcome October 13, 2002 Judge orders businessman's release October 11, 2002 Dozens killed in unrelenting crime wave, few prosecutions October 10, 2002 Businessman detained over Palm Court shooting October 10, 2002 Crime machine well financed October 7, 2002 Chandra’s concern: Kith and Kin? October 4, 2002 ‘Keep the faith’ October 2, 2002 Education levels a main factor in crime October 1, 2002 Go to the source September 30, 2002 Call for state of emergency September 29, 2002 Dangerous times call for extreme measures September 29, 2002 Foreign diplomats September 20, 2002 Most citizens live in dread of being attacked by bandits September 20, 2002 Crime Bills for Parliament today September 19, 2002 Guyanese must close ranks in the face of lawlessness September 16, 2002 New Amsterdam businessmen want Town Day called off September 14, 2002 Government coping with a new criminality September 11, 2002 Priority matters September 9, 2002 Bandits continue East Coast rampage September 7, 2002 Market closing times being strictly observed because of crime wave September 6, 2002 Our Arrowhead, still ‘golden’? September 6, 2002 Following threats, Annandale man to leave village September 5, 2002 Residents say they feel unsafe September 4, 2002 What Next? September 4, 2002 WPA urges national plan to deal with crisis September 1, 2002 An imported crime problem August 31, 2002 Plan needed to take back the villages August 29, 2002 Applauding the noble August 26, 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 Campaign to be launched by heritage association for victims August 10, 2002 Values August 9, 2002 PNC/R urges national consensus on crime August 9, 2002 Threats force Chester family out of village August 9, 2002 Buxtonian mistakenly shot and injured by army patrol August 9, 2002 Gunmen torch two Friendship houses August 8, 2002 Five held after East Coast attacks August 8, 2002 Family under attack in burning houses August 8, 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 Rohee, Persaud brief US-based Guyanese on crime situation July 28, 2002 Quiet journey ends in chaos and death July 27, 2002 Bandits grab $1.8M payroll July 27, 2002 Cop sustained knee injury in shootout July 27, 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 Runaway crime July 22, 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 Criminals threaten democracy July 18, 2002 Businessmen could get weapons upgrade, police say July 18, 2002 Bandits who robbed Friendship gas depot beaten, made to return booty July 17, 2002 Better access to information could reduce corruption - Carter Center July 16, 2002 Catching the bandits July 14, 2002 Over 11,000 firearm licences issued over 12-year period July 12, 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 Residents beaten after Buxton man held for robbery July 6, 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 `Fringe element has Buxton under siege' June 29, 2002 An encounter in Buxton June 28, 2002 Gunmen kill West Coast businessman June 28, 2002 Buxtonians continuing to attack passers-by, set fires June 26, 2002 Results of probe into containers submitted to Heyligar June 26, 2002 Major parties must commit to solving crime situation June 24, 2002 Goods in containers from Miami under invoiced - reports June 23, 2002 PPP/C, PNC/R must end ambivalence on crime wave June 19, 2002 Executive Cabs driver foils hijack bid June 19, 2002 PNC/R points to public accounts breaches June 19, 2002 CN Sharma says beaten in Success after accusation of reckless driving June 18, 2002 Cambio dealers bemoan lack of police presence June 18, 2002 Airline employee robbed on railway embankment during Cambridge funeral June 18, 2002 Taking the fight to the criminals June 17, 2002 Armed bandits hold up group outside home June 16, 2002 Crime wave caused cancellations at local hotels June 16, 2002 Menu of measures on crime inadequate, unimpressive June 15, 2002 The new anti-crime measures June 15, 2002 Justifying banditry and murder? June 14, 2002 Army of youth June 13, 2002 Single gunshot to the head killed Cambridge -relative June 12, 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 Task force mulling three vote options June 12, 2002 An important civic duty June 10, 2002 Concerns in the upsurge of criminal activities June 10, 2002 A sense of security June 9, 2002 Encouraging signals In anti-crime fight June 9, 2002 Army increases its strength June 9, 2002 Traumatised June 8, 2002 Buxtonians uneasy at army operations June 8, 2002 Cambridge was wanted for seven murders - police June 8, 2002 Special crime crack force to be set up < June 8, 2002 Police link Cambridge with seven murders June 8, 2002 Army launches crime fighting operation June 7, 2002 Army, Police launch land, sea, air operations June 7, 2002 Crawling on ground likely saved my life - policeman June 7, 2002 What the Minister knows June 7, 2002 East Coast cop resigns June 7, 2002 Wanted man shot dead June 7, 2002 Bandits' sophisticated arms put cops at disadvantage - Luncheon June 7, 2002 PNC/R calls for new Home Affairs Minister, police commissioner June 7, 2002 Guyana can access support to fight domestic terrorism -Luncheon June 6, 2002 No recent resignations from force - police June 6, 2002 Crime paralysing country - business group June 6, 2002 President to announce menu of crime fighting measures June 6, 2002 Bandit fired at our chests -Gobin June 5, 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 Jagdeo lauds U.S., Canadian envoys for denouncing violence here June 4, 2002 Supreme Court Registry probe: Interim Report ready June 4, 2002 Under siege June 3, 2002 President to announce measures to halt violent crime June 3, 2002 Strong media criticism as another Guyanese businessman is murdered June 3, 2002 Emergency action - now June 2, 2002 Cambio cashier killed as bandits strike again June 2, 2002 Government pursuing measures to ensure security of society June 2, 2002 Bandits continuing hijacking rampage May 31, 2002 Police must be commended for work in Saffon Street murder and robbery May 24, 2002 President links crime increase to deportees May 23, 2002 Tough, emergency measures May 19, 2002 Ruling party to initiate public anti-crime campaign May 18, 2002 PPP urges national response to criminal attacks May 18, 2002 A list of major crimes from March 21, to date May 18, 2002 No political directive to Police May 18, 2002 No evidence that Hendricks' body tampered with -police May 16, 2002 Black flags of mourning for slain couple May 16, 2002 Final rites for slain Annandale duo May 16, 2002 Residents feel not enough being done May 15, 2002 President refutes claims that Police cannot arrest criminals May 14, 2002 Making their voices heard May 14, 2002 Canada joins U.S. in deploring criminal violence here May 14, 2002 Funeral of slain couple tomorrow May 14, 2002 Another outrage May 13, 2002 Head of State refutes claims that Police are incapable of arresting criminals May 13, 2002 Sorrow and a sense of loss on Mother’s Day May 13, 2002 Crime does not pay - it costs! May 12, 2002 Guyana's international prestige high despite recent crimes April 26, 2002 Police have handle on crime April 19, 2002 Private sector pledges support in crime fight April 19, 2002 Trades union congress flays govt over crime wave April 18, 2002 Office of the President criticises TUC `tirade' against Police April 18, 2002 Worrying trends April 12, 2002 Shouting alone would not do April 9, 2002 Fraser's death and crime April 8, 2002 Official silence March 22, 2002 Jail-break gang has expanded - Top Cop March 22, 2002 Police determined to catch `desperate' escapees March 22, 2002 Crime spree March 22, 2002 Remigrant robbed after early morning drink of water March 22, 2002 Force has to beef up intelligence March 22, 2002 Tackling corruption March 14, 2002 Another face of corruption March 5, 2002 Parties can play role in fighting corruption March 4, 2002 Legal affairs PS to be surcharged $500 000 February 28, 2002 Permanent Secretary surcharged in Laws of Guyana contract probe February 28, 2002 Fraud uncovered at Ministry of Housing & December 29, 2001 Fraud uncovered at government agencies December 20, 2001 This cannot be tolerated December 20, 2001 Govt outraged at corruption level in state agencies - Luncheon December 20, 2001 Bandits invade home via roof December 14, 2001 Policeman granted $125,000 bail November 14, 2001 Battery, arrest of British citizen November 1, 2001 Policeman charged with manslaughter November 1, 2001 Cop charged in killing of young mother November 1, 2001 Corporal Faikall's murder has gone unpunished October 29, 2001 Murdered Beehive woman had spurned suspect cop -mother October 25, 2001 West Coast couple chopped, robbed by bandits October 9, 2001 Four charged in Guyana-New York smuggling ring October 2, 2001 Bandits killed in shootout with cops September 16, 2001 Bandits killed in shootout with cops September 15, 2001 Number of murders solved in 2000 up compared to 1999 September 15, 2001 The Mandela Avenue killings July 29, 2001 Cops shoot three dead at Mandela Ave July 27, 2001 Alleged bandit chopped to death July 24, 2001 Giving the police a fighting chance July 23, 2001 Corentyne anti-crime group members want police training speeded up July 12, 2001 Same bandits attacked fishermen, goldsmith July 11, 2001 What's behind these attacks? July 9, 2001 Police to get US$1M in vehicles to fight crime July 4, 2001 Government committed to reforming Police Force June 28, 2001 Success family brutalised, robbed by three gunmen June 26, 2001 Man who died in Aurora lock-ups suffered fractured skull June 14, 2001 Very few criminals give themselves up without a fight June 12, 2001 Judge rules...Police must show cause for detaining suspect June 12, 2001 Man robbed of car, dumped in cemetery June 5, 2001 Ties to be cut with stone scam official June 4, 2001 Residents picket Albion cops over robbery spree June 4, 2001 Chief Justice gets report on courtroom incident May 30, 2001 Bandits rob cricket board office May 26, 2001 Charges against 'Black Clothes'not always fair - Nadir May 22, 2001 Police need help to solve crimes May 21, 2001 GBA tables plan for reform in justice system May 17, 2001 Burnt mattress, cellular phone among leads May 10, 2001 Gunmen open fire on Police in Buxton May 3, 2001 Bewigged bandits rob Canadian investor, family April 27, 2001 Overseas-based Guyanese robbed and chopped at Haslington April 20, 2001 Overseas families terrorised in East Coast attack April 20, 2001 Police hunting gang rapists in seawall robbery April 10, 2001 Ex-cop on trial for shot-in-the-back death March 15, 2001 Policeman on trial for manslaughter of escapee March 15, 2001 Kwayana moves to reinstate murder charge against cop March 13, 2001 US human rights report cites cops again for extra-judicial killings March 12, 2001 Lax attitude towards inquiry into alleged police abuses March 11, 2001 City businessman shot dead February 25, 2001 Community/Police relationship should be based on respect - Investigative Specialist February 25, 2001 Three types of drug-related corruption evident in Caribbean -report February 4, 2001 Collusion between traffickers, cops observed in ten states February 1, 2001 Caribbean drug trafficking rose dramatically last year - report January 26, 2001 Corruption January 9, 2001 One more jailed in vehicles chase cocaine case October 24, 2000 Defence likens evidence to jigsaw puzzle October 20, 2000 Imaan supports Darr's alibi October 19, 2000 Darr claims he was at mosque when bust occurred October 18, 2000 Second Guyanese businessman for US Grand Jury October 16, 2000 Gajraj, Police Association working to improve Force October 14, 2000 Allicock pleads guilty, jailed for four years October 14, 2000 Only shots were fired by CANU - officer October 10, 2000 Disciplining of ranks recommended October 5, 2000 Vaughn offered to set up bust - witness October 4, 2000 The Brickdam lock-ups death October 2, 2000 Darr handed black plastic bag to Vaughn September 27, 2000 Accused gave written confession September 16, 2000 The death of Mr Shafeek September 16, 2000 Defence accused of interpreting witness' answers September 13, 2000 Teens said to have confessed to crime September 13, 2000 Robbery at Charity September 12, 2000 Accused Allicock confessed that bag contained cocaine September 12, 2000 Fighting corruption September 7, 2000 Drugs! Drugs!! Drugs!!! September 1, 2000 The GDF and crime-fighting August 27, 2000 Counsel says measurement most important element in his case August 26, 2000 Drugs dangers mount August 25, 2000 President seeks public's help in anti-corruption fight August 23, 2000 Arguments over arrest timing in cocaine case August 23, 2000 Cocaine lab in New River Triangle August 19, 2000 US DEA, others to observe trial August 18, 2000 International interest in Guyana drugs bust August 17, 2000 Lewis refuses to reinstate three cops as recommended by Ombudsman August 16, 2000 Organised crime treaty August 14, 2000 Pirates attack four boats in Atlantic August 1, 2000 Heyligar reads the riot act to customs officers July 29, 2000 Cops kill two men in foiled robbery July 28, 2000 Armed bandits beat, rob Crane family July 25, 2000 Dangerous weapons July 15, 2000 Police must look beyond drug couriers July 13, 2000 Lewis urges analytical approach to investigating July 11, 2000 Bandits rob Bourda Green Stall July 10, 2000 Over half of all prisoners are repeat offenders July 1, 2000 Fifteen cops charged following public complaints July 1, 2000 Businessman shot in neck June 13, 2000 Old Hercules' spirit June 3, 2000 The eternal struggle June 2, 2000 DeBritto refused bail April 28, 2000 Vehicle held in botched robbery had light tints April 24, 2000 Beleaguered law officers April 22, 2000 Man wanted for shooting taxi driver held April 22, 2000 Accused granted bail April 20, 2000 Two remanded on botched taxi robbery charges April 19, 2000 Two men charged, arrest warrant issued for third April 19, 2000 Hunt for bandit continues April 18, 2000 Daring robbery bid on businesswoman foiled April 15, 2000 The drug route April 6, 2000 Car thefts hint at stolen parts trade April 3, 2000 Rodrigues' wife, others remanded March 22, 2000 Six persons in custody March 21, 2000 Two men held March 18, 2000 Gunmen terrorise Cornelia Ida family March 14, 2000 Serious threat from illegal firearms trafficking March 3, 2000 Cops probing link between bandits, staff February 20, 2000 Sentencing policy raised at magistrates conference February 6, 2000 Four dead in murder, suicide gun rampage February 2, 2000 Sentencing policy and guidelines needed - GHRA January 26, 2000 President fingers Customs for corruption January 30, 2000 Sending the right message January 27, 2000 Judiciary must support state to suppress crime January 27, 2000 More advocacy needed on traffic accidents January 26, 2000 Private security bodies seek legal support January 26, 2000 Forty cops disciplined for 1999 - following misconduct reports January 26, 2000 Atrociously lenient jail term January 22, 2000 Police shoot 'Beast' dead January 20, 2000 Clerk, brother released January 18, 2000 The NIS robbery January 17, 2000 Bandits raid NIS with machine guns, grenades January 11, 2000 Juvenile sodomy report erroneous December 25, 1999 Chancellor alarmed at light jail terms December 22, 1999 Guns, ammunition container find December 22, 1999 Traffic Chief bemoans slackness on the roads December 22, 1999 Bandits rob city businessman's home December 22, 1999 Overcoming the corruption beast December 19, 1999 Alarming deportees development December 19, 1999 Robbery with violence December 18, 1999 Probe on into deportees from Canada December 18, 1999 What's with all the guns and ammo? December 17, 1999 Corruption laws to cover officers in revenue agencies December 14, 1999 Money laundering December 8, 1999 Let's get serious about the drug war November 29, 1999 The Crime of the Century November 18, 1999 Buxton-Friendship residents protest 'police brutality' November 13, 1999 Public confidence and the police November 7, 1999 Public support needed October 30, 1999 Human rights body urges revamping of police force October 29, 1999 Facing up to the scourge of corruption October 27, 1999 Permanent Secretaries to play key role against corruption October 26, 1999 Bring cop-bribery evidence, we will go for the jugular October 24, 1999 Atwell too ill to appear -- court told October 23, 1999 Lenient sentences October 20, 1999 Cops double reward for cambio robbery accused October 12, 1999 Magistrate orders Atwell hospitalised October 12, 1999 UK national mugged in broad daylight October 11, 1999 Crime must be tackled frontally October 11, 1999 Key questions in America Street cambio robbery remain unanswered October 4, 1999 Law enforcement intelligence has functioned to capacity October 2, 1999 Gun-related crimes cannot be only priority October 2, 1999 America St robbery September 28, 1999 A time for action September 27, 1999 More persons held in cambio robbery probe September 27, 1999 Illicit America St activities pose law enforcement problems September 27, 1999 The America street robbery September 27, 1999 Politicians using criminals September 25, 1999 America street cambio robbery probe Taxi driver held September 25, 1999 Lewis: force undermanned, inadequately outfitted September 25, 1999 Cops worried at increased violence in armed robberies September 25, 1999 Cambio bandits elude intense Mocha dragnet September 24, 1999 In broad daylight September 23, 1999 Escaping bandits spray streets with gun fire Cambio bandit shot dead September 23, 1999 Stonegate: a test of public accountability September 19, 1999 Bandits rob rice miller's home of $2M in cash and jewellery September 4, 1999 Gunmen ambush Didco, guard shot - $800,000 stolen September 2, 1999 Prison debacle September 1, 1999 Police corruption, taxing of children August 29, 1999 Community policing here is a success story -UK adviser August 25, 1999 Intelligence-led policing urged August 23, 1999 Gajraj vows to achieve `crime free society' August 21, 1999 Intelligence gathering vital to reducing crime August 20, 1999 Robbery at Cummings Lodge Gunmen terrorise Teakaram family August 18, 1999 Doing a job August 15, 1999 Cops allege brutality by colleagues August 15, 1999 Citizens warned: Ask for cop's ID August 10, 1999 Abuse continues unabated July 31, 1999 Police urge restraint in citizen's arrests July 27, 1999 Businessman battered in bandit attack July 25, 1999 The rule of the gangs July 19, 1999 The odds cops face July 15, 1999 US may open DEA office here June 22, 1999 Lawlessness June 18, 1999 Georgetown calm, businessmen cautious June 18, 1999 Round up the criminal bands June 18, 1999 Gangs unleash terror in city June 17, 1999 Protesters beat Police officer June 17, 1999 Sears Hardware Store estimates $2M damages from stoning June 17, 1999 Market vendors attacked, robbed -- stalls looted June 17, 1999 Enmore Martyrs Day observers chased from Square of the Revolution -- cop injured June 17, 1999 Reeaz Khan calls on crime chief to resign June 15, 1999 Rocket grenade hits Reeaz Khan building June 14, 1999 Grenade destroys equipment at Reeaz Trading store June 14, 1999 Road lawlessness continues May 6, 1999 Strike force needed July 18, 1998 Serious crimes down this year April 27, 1998 Crime scene kits to modernise police work March 5, 1998 Cops inhibited by limited resources--Police Commissioner March 3, 1998 Crime fighters urged to battle staff shortage March 3, 1998 President stresses integrative approach to crime Police-army patrols planned to fight crime Joint Patrols Related link Drugs If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.