Demerara Waves in Crime, News, Politics October 4, 2020
The Heads of the Police, defence force, prisons and fire service on Sunday say they are wary of an apparent plan to break down law and order.
Guyana Police Force
The Joint Services Chiefs referred to the attacks on Police Commissioner Nigel Hoppie on Social Media intending to tarnish his character ad those of several of its members, saying they had expected them to be short-lived but instead those commentators are seemingly and uncontrollably descending into the depths of lewdness.
“Though the true intention is not known at this time, one can certainly infer an intent of countrywide breakdown in law and order, since by personally bringing into question the professionalism and integrity of the officers, this is inevitable.,” they said in a joint statement. Continue reading
GUYANA; OIL BLOCKS: Legalizing stolen state assets – Commentary
Cunning politicians use crooked middlemen to hold, receive or transfer stolen state assets. For example, politicians would have some of their shady friends establish shell companies, information about which the public cannot access. These companies would then be handed oil blocks or given other state assets.
In the past, bribes were paid into politicians’ secret bank accounts or that of their relatives. With stricter anti-money laundering and transparency laws, these bribes are now easily detectable. Corrupt politicians therefore have devised more elaborate schemes to legalize the proceeds of corrupt dealings. Continue reading →
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