A resident of North Ruimveldt, Georgetown was moments ago stabbed to death while he was attempting to make peace between two persons. We will provide more details shortly.
Police probing shooting at La Grange police station
A young police constable is fighting for her life, while her attacker who is also a policeman is dead after he turned his service weapon on himself.
The shooting occurred at the La Grange Police Station on the West Bank of Demerara last night. Dead is Clement Cockfield while Shanice Fraser who he reportedly shared a relationship with is hospitalised in a critical condition.
There are reports that the young policeman accused the woman of seeing another man and he went berserk shooting her several times in the presence of other ranks at the station then shot himself.
School girl who was allegedly drugged and raped threatens to take her own life if justice is not served
One of two Corentyne teenagers who was allegedly drugged and raped by two men now says she will take her own life if justice is not served. She conveyed those sentiments to her mother. The girl believes that the suspects had set out to destroy her future.
Speaking with the mother of the victim, who tearfully related to this publication that her daughter is currently in a state of depression and she is fearful for her life.
According to the devastated mother of 3, she was visited at her place of work by the perpetrator’s employee and was asked to accept a settlement for the actions of the two young men. The woman noted that she is of the belief that the perpetrator’s employee will obstruct the course of justice.
The mother also said that at about 10:30hrs on October 31st, she was at the market plying her trade when she received a phone call from the head teacher of her daughter’s school, indicating that the teen was asked to go home after being involved in an altercation. However, the teen never returned home.
A report was subsequently made at the number 62 Village outpost, after the teen’s mother received reports that her daughter along with another female friend were seen in the village.
It was not until Wednesday morning that the two teenage girls were found in the same village.
The teen said that after she left school, she and a friend were picked up by two men who took them to a rum shop and encouraged them to drink alcohol. This publication was told that both teens were then taken to a house where the men allegedly raped them. The mother related that her daughter was taken to the hospital and it was confirmed that she was raped. The woman said it was also observed that the teen had marks on her body which also help to support the rape allegation.
Recounting what she was told by her daughter, the traumatized mother disclosed that after her daughter woke up she saw one of the perpetrators lying next to her while she was half naked. She tried to get out of the bed, but fell and was then picked up by one of the men who also helped to fully dress her. They were then led out of the house and were told to find their way home.
The woman said her daughter no longer wants to attend school because of the embarrassment she will face. She is calling on the relevant authorities to carry out a thorough investigation into the allegation.
Both suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
Video of Two-time Grammy nominee-Travis Greene performing at the “Hope is Rising “concert in Guyana
“Hope is Rising” is the brainchild of Pastor Joseph Persaud from the Liberty Church in New York. Persaud’s vision is to bring an end to suicide, violence, poverty and other social issues affecting Guyana.
“My little daughter attempting to say dada is painful”- wife of the murdered Corentyne carpenter
Today makes it one year since the body of Corentyne carpenter Faiyaz Narinedat was discovered on the Corentyne Highway at a scene which appeared to be that of a hit and run accident. It was later revealed that the father of two was murdered and his body dumped to stage the crime scene.
The dead man’s wife Pooja Devi Pitam says the death anniversary of her husband comes with the family still holding on to hope for justice. She is filled with tears daily as she listens to her little daughter attempting to say “dada”. She is even more saddened by the reality that he will not be able to experience and share a bond with his youngest child who he never got to see.
Five men are before the court in the high-profile murder case and the alleged mastermind Marcus Bisram is awaiting extradition back to Guyana to face the murder charge. Bisram’s mother, Sharmilla Inderjali and Maryann Lionel, who is the daughter of one of the accused are also before the court for allegedly attempting to bribe a police sergeant with $4M for their release. They were both charged and placed before the court.
After one year only three witnesses have taken the witness stand after the Preliminary Inquiry had to be restarted following corruption allegations in the Berbice judicial system.
Meanwhile, Justice Gino Persaud struck out the order made in September which sought to prevent the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Chief Magistrate and the Commissioner of Police from continuing the charge of murder against the wealthy New York-based businessman. This means that police prosecutors can continue with the case against Bisram.
Trini national who faked kidnapping remanded
The Trinidadian National who reportedly staged his own kidnapping in Guyana was on Tuesday (October, 31) charged and remanded to prison for obtaining ransom money.
Sawak Maraj, 33, a mechanical engineer appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan.
He denied the charge. The court heard that on October 27, at Madewini Resort Timerhi, he conspired with persons to obtain USD 700,000 as a ransom from his parents.
Police Prosecutor Alwyn Moore objected to bail stating that the offense is a serious one and noted the fact that the accused poses a flight risk.
Maraj will return to court on November 16.
The Trini national came to Guyana last week and was scheduled to check in at the Ramada Hotel, Providence East Bank Demerara, but never arrived at the hotel.
Later on, his parents were contacted in Trinidad via cellphone by an unknown person who indicated that their son was being held hostage in Guyana and a ransom was demanded for his release.
Acting on intelligence, investigators were led to the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, where after several searches in different areas, Mr. Maraj was found at the Madewini Resort, ” well relaxed “.
Two persons who were allegedly involved in making the hotel reservation at the Ramada Hotel are also in custody.
Jagdeo said “PPP will not disappear” and bashes AFC and Prime Minister
The party continues to reject what he calls the unilateral appointment of James Patterson as chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission.
At a Press conference today, Jagdeo said his party will discharge its statutory functions and will attend parliament to expose what he calls the wrongdoings and corruption in the open sessions of parliament. He also said that PPP commissioners will be at GECOM, but that non-co-operation will come in the form of protests at the regional level.
Things got a little heated at the opposition leader’s press conference when he went after the Prime Minister and the AFC for their support of the President’s decision.
It was the Prime Minister who stated that constitution reform is needed, in direct reference to the fallout in opposition and other quarters over the appointment of Patterson as GECOM’s chair, but the opposition leader opposed the Prime minister’s remarks.
Jagdeo is maintaining that the President’s decision to appoint Patterson is in violation of the Chief Justice’s Ruling.He said he would be engaging the international community and civil society on the matter.
News-in-Depth 23rd Oct 2017 – Family of five homeless and more
Armed gang terrorizes East Bank Berbice families during robbery attempt
Armed bandits stormed the homes of two Greater New Amsterdam, Berbice families early Monday morning. According to the first victim fisherman, Roopchand Parmanand 36, of Glasgow East Bank Berbice, it was approximately 12:25 AM while he was making his way into his home with his family from an outing that six men masked and armed men pounced on them.
Parmanand noted that upon realizing the men were all armed with guns and cutlass they ran to safety.
Unfortunately, during that process, only Roopchand, his wife, and his 10-year-old daughter managed to secure themselves in a bedroom and closed the doors. Roopchand’s brother Kevin and a female friend came in direct contact with the men. However, no one was hurt. Roopchand noted that while making their way into the house the female friend fell. The perpetrators then held the girl at gunpoint and made their way into the house.
Screams alerted the neighbors who contacted the police after which the men fled the scene with $30,000 cash, a gold and diamond ring, and a Samsung Phone worth $35,000.
While police were attending to the Parmanand family the perpetrators continued their attack but this time on the Tolsiram family, who reside in the same village.
Bharrat Tolsiram a carpenter noted that approximately 01:00 He heard his neighbor’s dogs barking in a suspicious manner, upon inquiring he noticed several men around his yard. Tolsiram added that he shouted at the men but then heard a loud banging on his door.
Trying to protect his family Bharrat armed himself with a cutlass and stood at the doorway of his house in an attempt to prevent the men from entering. The perpetrators then started to fire shots into Tolsiram’s home.
They were unable to escape with any valuables since his wife raised an alarm by screaming for help and alerted neighbors; the men swiftly make good of their escape. No one has yet been arrested. According to the Commander of B, division investigations are ongoing.
Family reacts to Marcus Bisram’s extradition news following questioning of Lawyer and key witness
The Police’s Major Crimes Unit from Georgetown were in Springlands, Corentyne Berbice over the weekend making several arrests as they continue to work feverishly to stay on top of Faiyaz Narinedatt’s murder case.
The deceased father of two who resided at Number 70 Village, Berbice was brutally murdered by a group of men known to him. The alleged mastermind is said to be wealthy businessman Marcus Brian Bisram.
A key witness who is a popular businessman in the area was also arrested, questioned and later released over the weekend. Police sources say he was arrested on an allegation of trying to tamper with the witnesses.
Then on Sunday, the Major crimes unit arrested and released well known Berbice attorney and former magistrate Chandra Sohan. The Preliminary Inquiry is ongoing in the local court.
In wake of this new development, family members of the murdered carpenter said they are elated that the mastermind Marcus Brian Bisram will be extradited to Guyana to face trial.
Narinedatt’s mother said she was happy that the case was not swept under the carpet, because of Bisram’s social status and the wealth he has at his disposal to try to undermine the judicial process.