The driver has been identified as Tedroy James, 35. He hails from Suddie, Essequibo Coast. This news outlet understands that the man stopped to offload passengers when two men rode up alongside him and opened fire. We will bring you more details once it becomes available. In the video below his sister is being taken by police […]
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BREAKING: Taxi driver kidnapped by Camp Street prison escapees said he begged for his life
VIDEO: Kidnapped taxi driver remains missing, getaway car found abandoned, as jail break probe continues
https://youtu.be/u1gxlwNl69Q The wife of 22-year-old Matthew Shivtahal, the taxi driver who was reportedly held hostage Sunday evening by four men who reportedly started a fire at the Camp Street, Georgetown prison then staged a daring escape in the man’s car with him inside is still missing, even after his burgundy Toyota 212 has been found. […]
City Magistrate grants bail for petty crimes offender at Lusignan prison
Camp Street Prisoners who are being held temporarily at the Lusignan Prison are being granted bail for a number of petty and non-violent crimes by Magistrate Peter Hugh. This is part of Government’s step to reduce the overcrowding at the prison, following the unrest in the City Sunday evening. Magistrate Hugh is meeting in a […]
UPDATE FROM NATIONAL SECURITY MEETING: Public Security Minister says situation is under control
Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan says that situation is under control, arrangements are being put in place to better accommodate prisoners at Lusignan. Business owners, ministries, and public were thanked for assisting law enforcement officials in transporting prisoners. Additionally, alternative sentencing arrangements are being put in place for certain categories of remand prisoners. Some […]
Mother of prison officer killed during prison riot shares the pain of loosing her son
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 […]