Arrest of Attorney by Superintendent Krisnadat Ramana and Other Members of SOCU
Dear Editor,
The arrest of Attorney-at-Law Tamieka Clarke on Friday, October 28, 2022, by Superintendent Krisnadat Ramana and other ranks of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police force is a reprehensible attack on the rule of law and the constitutional right of the attorney and her client and warrants strong condemnation by all right-thinking Guyanese, regardless of political affiliation, religious persuasion or ethnicity.
Statement by The Bar Association of Guyana Regarding Arrest of Attorney-At-Law Ms. Tamieka Clarke
28th October 2022
The Rule of Law and the fundamental right to Counsel are stated to be hallmarks of a democratic society. Today the actions of the members of the Guyana Police Force’s Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) towards our colleague, Ms. Tamieka Clarke, Attorney-at-Law sought to destroy these foundations of our democracy.
Firearms (guns) Circulation in Guyana is a Cause for Great Concern
Dear Editor,
The issue of the number of firearms (guns), both legal and illegal, circulation in Guyana is a cause for great concern.
I noted a recent editorial, which addressed aspects of the firearms problem in Guyana, especially as it relates to the acquisition of a firearm license.
Competence and Compellability
Dear Editor,
It was reported in the media that in October 2021 Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Sharon Hicks, was arrested by the police after allegedly demanding bribes from a businessman who paid her with marked bills that were retrieved during a sting operation conducted by the police.
White House announces Nicole D. Theriot, Nominee for Ambassador to Guyana
The White House announces Nicole D. Theriot, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
Nicole D. Theriot, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service began her career with the State Department as an intern at the United States Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya in 1997.
President Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Mia Mottley in Airport Taxiway Excursion Creates Controversy
President Irfaan Ali and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley arrived at the Eugene Correia International Airport from a trip to Brazil. After an uneventful landing, as the aircraft was taxiing to the ramp for passenger disembarkation, the nose wheel of the aircraft exited the paved area of the taxiway. In aviation terms, this is known as a “taxiway excursion.”
Minister of Home Affairs and the National Security Advisor Silent on the Sergeant Bascom's Revelation
Dear Editor,
During the Police “Press Conference” which was called to “debunk” the explosive allegations made by detective Sergeant Dion Bascom that there is a cover-up by senior ranks of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in the investigation into the murder of Ricardo Fagundes aka “Paper Shorts”.
The Guyana Police Force Press Conference falls short of Discrediting Sergeant Bascom's Claims
Dear Editor,
I watched the Guyana Police Force “Press Conference”, which was held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. My reaction was WOW are these people for real!
Urgent Credible Investigation Needed into Allegations Made by Member of Guyana Police Force
Dear Editor,
I noted with great concern the serious allegations made on social media by a serving member of the Guyana Police Force.
British Airways Scheduled to Start Service to Guyana in March 2023 After a 40 Plus Year Hiatus
British Airways announced today that it will be starting regularly scheduled flights twice weekly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO), via St.Lucia (UVF) Guyana beginning March 2023.