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Two more escapees from Camp St Prison identified, police issues wanted bulletin for both murder accused
Police Media Release: Stafrei Hopkenson Alexander is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to Murder and Escaping from Lawful Custody ( Georgetown Prison). Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Stafrei Hopkenson Alexander is asked to contact the police on telephone numbers 225-6411, 225-8196, 225-2227, 227-1149, 226-7065, 911 or the nearest police station. […]
Timeline of the event of Georgetown Prison Fire and Riot – DPI
16:45– The Director of Prison, Gladwyn Samuels, is informed of disturbance at Georgetown Prison. Samuels is informed that an officer is being held hostage and that there are sounds of gunshots within the prison Two locations of the prison are set ablaze simultaneously; the Strong Cell Division and the Wooden Prison/Condemn Division A total […]
Camp St. Prisoners relocated to Lusignan
Prisoners from the now burned down Camp Street, Georgetown Prison have been relocated to the Lusignan prison and efforts are being made to provide the necessary supplies. Minster of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan, who was at a Press conference at the National Communications Network, assured that the prisoners will be secured for the next 48 […]
Gov’t, Law enforcement officers on top of Camp St. Fire situation
Following the massive fire which affected the Georgetown prisons, President David Granger is urgings citizens to practice safety and precautionary measures as the country is still coming to grips with the massive fire that has gutted the Camp Street prison. The President assured that law enforcement officers are working along with joint services to recapture […]
Police issues wanted bulletin for Camp Street Prison escapees
Varswyke ak Malcolm Gordon and Mark Royden Durant aka Royden Williams C/D “Smallie” are wanted by the police in relation to Murder and Escape from Lawful Custody (Georgetown Prison). Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Uree Varswyke ak Malcolm Gordon and Mark Royden Durant aka Royden Williams C/D “Smallie” are […]
Man sentenced to death for Bartica massacre among prison escapees
Prison Director (Ag) Gladwin Samuels confirmed during a press conference earlier Sunday evening confirmed that five prisoners escaped the Camp Street jail following the fire which destroyed a large section of the prison. The escapees have been identified as Mark Royden Williams called ‘Smallie’ or “Durant’ and Uree Voswick. The others are yet to be […]
Pastor Massiah reacts Republic Bank robbery, murder: “teach your children to be contented and to deter from certain things”
“Teach your children to be contented and to deter from certain things”, said Massiah. He said two things God has given to us “Time and Opportunity”. The senior pastor of the First Assembly of God Church said “Young people want to achieve things faster and we are living almost, in what he describes as a […]
Cevons Waste Management withdraws garbage collection services from City until Council pays
Below is the statement from Cevons Waste Management: “Cevons Waste Management Inc. wishes to inform the public that we have been left with no option but to withdraw waste/garbage collection services which we have been providing on behalf of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council from 7:00 a.m. today Friday 7th July 2017. This withdrawal […]
UPDATE: Second Republic bank employee, policemen arrested as investigation into attempted robbery continues
Crime Chief Wendall Blahaum confirmed the arrest on Friday during an interview. Meanwhile, the news of the involvement of the policemen in the failed bank robbery was described as very disappointing news by Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan. He also pointed to steps taken by the police to eradicate rogue elements from the Force. Commissioner […]