Police Force responds to Hughes on $3 million reward

Guyana Police Responds to Attorney-At-Law, Nigel Hughes

PRESS RELEASE

The Guyana Police Force (G.P.F) notes with much concern the irresponsible pronouncements made by Mr. Nigel Hughes concerning the police investigations into the murder of Isaiah Henry, Joel Henry and Haresh Singh following the Force’s offering of a monetary reward to the public for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.

 

It should be iterated that the offering of a reward by the G.P.F is not in any way an admission of failure as stated by Mr. Hughes, but rather a further effort by the police in their investigation with a view to solving these crimes.

 

Further, a monetary reward made by a law enforcement agency for information from the public leading to the solving of a crime is an internationally recognized and accepted method to assist criminal investigators and is one that has been utilized from time immemorial.

 

While the G.P.F is unsure of the agenda of Mr.  Hughes, and does not wish to speculate, what is certain is that his unfortunate utterances are neither in the best interest of the current investigations, nor the consolation of the bereaved family on whose behalf he is acting since such statements have the propensity to undermine the public’s confidence in the G.P.F and the investigations.

 

Its investigation into the murders the G.P.F has received significant assistance from a R.S.S team of investigators who have opined that the Police has done extensive work in the probe and has the competence to see it to completion.

 

The G.P.F is continuing diligently and is assuring the public that it will remain resolute in its assiduous efforts.

 

Two COVID-19 deaths recorded

The deaths of two pensioners have now pushed Guyana’s death toll from COVID-19 to 130. The two fatalities have been identified as a 92 year old man from the Barima-Waini Region (Region1) and a 77 year old woman from the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region (Region 2). Both persons died while they were receiving care at state run facilities.

These two fatalities bring the death count for November to 4, as two deaths were recorded yesterday by the Health Ministry.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry has recorded 7 new COVID-19 cases. The surveillance period being yesterday, November 2. Further, 9 persons remain in the COVID-19 ICU.

To date, Guyana has recorded a total of 4,245 cases. 3,320 recoveries have been recorded according to the World Health Organisation’s Standard. Currently, Guyana has a 785 active COVID-19 cases.

Police offering $3 Million dollar reward for information relating to the killings of Joel and Isaiah Henry and Haresh Singh.

PRESS STATEMENT by the Guyana Police Force
Police Statement on Reward Being Offered for Information Leading to the Arrest of Person(s) Responsible for the Murders of Joel Henry, Isaiah Henry and Haresh Singh.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) wishes to notify the general public that investigations into the murders of Joel Henry, Isaiah Henry and Haresh Singh are ongoing.
Police investigators are diligently exploring every possible lead to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice and the GPF is therefore appealing to the general public to continue to assist in this effort.
As such, the GPF hereby announces that a reward in the sum of G$3,000,000.00 (three million Guyana dollars) is being offered to any person or persons who can provide information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of these gruesome murders.
Any such person or persons may please contact the GPF on the following telephone numbers: 225-6411, 226-6978, 225-8196, 226-1326, 225-2227, 225-3650, 225-7625, 227-1149, 232-0291, 232-0213, 330-2222, 911, or the nearest Police Station.
In this regard, the GPF assures the general public that all information received will be treated with the strictest of confidence in these ongoing investigations.
Royston Andries-Junor Assistant Commissioner
Public Relations and Press Officer Guyana Police Force

Two more Covid-19 deaths now bring the total  to 128

The latest fatalities are a 74-year old female from Region Four (Demerara -Mahaica and a 57-year-old man from Region One( Barima-Waini).
The Ministry of Public Health in a press release said that as of November 02, 2020, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 128.

The MOH expresses sincerest condolences to the families of the two deceased and will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to render any assistance needed.
The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the two deceased and their families and to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace.

The Ministry is urging all Guyanese to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES (NO.11), which are in effect until November 30, 2020.

Curfew further reduced, now from 10:30 pm to 4:00 am

The government today announced new COVID 19 emergency measures, to be effective from November 1st.
In the official gazette published today, the government has said that it has initiated a complete overhaul of the current public health response. According to the gazetted order, the government looked at the approach used in other territories, especially the Caribbean and has resolved that a multi-sector and multi-faceted approach has been the most successful model, with an aggressive policy of detection, contact tracing and if positive, isolation.
Some of the measures included in the order are:

Restriction on Social activities.
No Person shall host, attend or visit, A Cinema except for a drive-in cinema, a private party, a banquet, ball or reception, and bar or rum shop.

Public and Private Sector
All persons employed within the Public Service, a semi-autonomous agency, statutory body or State-owned enterprise shall work on rotation unless otherwise instructed by their respective Minister or Head of Agency to work from home.

However, reports are that several government agencies are working at full strength.

Private sector entities may be opened but employees shall work on rotation as determined by their employer.

Below is the link with all the COVID-19 Measures

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Nandlall and Jonas to be appointed Senior Counsel by President Ali

Attorney -at- law Timothy Jonas appointment as Senior Counsel comes weeks after he moved to the court to challenge an appointment made by the then President David Granger.
Granger had appointed Jameela Alli, Roysdale Forde, Mursalene Bacchus, and Stanley Moore as Senior Counsel.
On Wednesday, a release from the Office of the President  indicated that His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali would appoint Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mr. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, M.P. and Mr. Timothy Munro Jonas, as Senior Counsel with effect from the 30th day of October 2020. The release added that the president had a consultation with the Honourable Yonette Cummings OR, Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) before making the announcement.
The release pointed to their demonstrable knowledge of and learning in the law and on account of their exemplary erudition and diligence in the practice of the law and by virtue of their distinguished contributions to the growth and development of Guyana’s jurisprudence and constitutional democracy.