“Our privileges and immunities are the same?powers like the national police force,China Jersyes Cheap, except we operate within the boundaries of the 18 square miles of Georgetown and all being equal, efforts are in train to return the respect lost over the years for the City Constabulary Department.” – Stephen BaileyBy Mondale SmithWhile it is commonly believed that City Constables are only employed to guard markets, Acting Chief Constable Stephen Bailey begs to differ. He says all being equal, that image will soon be changed for the better.Acting Chief Constable Stephen BaileySpeaking exclusively to Kaieteur News, the Miami-trained Bailey said his unit is tasked with ensuring laws are maintained with the purpose to serve, protect, prevent and detect crime and where necessary, apprehend perpetrators.“We arrest,NHL Jerseys Authentic, process and prosecute offenders of the law. Our privileges and immunities are the same?powers like the national police force, except we operate within the boundaries of the 18 square miles of Georgetown and all being equal, efforts are in train to regain the respect lost over the years for the City Constabulary Department.”To make this a reality, Bailey revealed that among the plans are a proposal before council for approval to effect change that ensures that the constabulary ranks and department?move beyond being called “greens police and/or market constables.“We are more than market constables, with powers equivalent to that of our sister service, the Guyana Police Force – with equal powers to arrest, detain and prosecute offenders against any law committed in the city.”Among the changes that are expected will be the City Constabulary being renamed the Georgetown City Police Department by the end of the year.The unit is supposed to have at least 300 ranks, but while the acting Chief did not wish to share the actual current strength of the City Police Department, this publication understands that it stands at less than 200.Bailey noted that New York has its own city police department, “and Miami where I was trained… and Guyana has had its own since 1837”. However, he noted that the local entity was unable in the past to attract persons of a certain level because of resources and other issues.“But I’m happy to announce that those were issues of the past which are now resolved, allowing us to present ourselves as who we really are, city policemen and women.”A recent graduating batch of City Constables.The Georgetown boundaries are all areas bounded on the north by the Atlantic, on the east by the eastern boundary of Company Path, on the eastern side of plantation Cummingsburg, Lodge, Houston and Rome, and on the south by the southern boundary of Plantation Rome and on the west by the Demerara River.CITY POLICING FOR CHRISTMASMeanwhile, as regards Christmas preparations, Bailey assured that plans are in train for beefed-up city policing in non-traditional areas, as well as traditional ones. Those areas include Kitty,China NFL Jerseys, Campbellville, Belair and Agricola – away from central Georgetown.“For Christmas it requires more policing because of increased economic activities in the economic zone. Our proposal is to examine the new security needs at that time and to create a plan to ensure?that all is well during the busy season. We are separate and apart from the Guyana Police Force, but we work together.”In noting that the City Constabulary is aware of the police security and traffic plans for Christmas, and will be doing likewise, Bailey reminded citizens that the Unit has already commenced the posture of its ranks displaying zero tolerance for littering.He also appealed to all residents and visitors of the city to cooperate or face the full brunt of the law, which includes but is not limited to fines and jail time after due process.The City Constabulary, as part of the Christmas plan, will also be enforcing laws against noise nuisances,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic, larceny, encumbrances and obstructions, and will be arresting for serious felonies and handing over the perpetrators to the national police who have the resources to handle such cases.“Our ultimate aim is to man the city in terms of the upholding of the laws.”The City Constabulary was part of the Joint Services,Cheap Jerseys, but had been taken off because of inaction. However, according to Bailey, plans are afoot to reenter the circle.The Constabulary,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, a department in the Mayor and City Council, is made up of sections such as the bicycle unit and is engaged in court processing, special investigation and training. The bottom entry level used when employin

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With a focus on honouring the African men and women who paved the way for the August 1,Jerseys NFL Cheap, 1838 liberation of slaves,Cheap NHL Jerseys Online, particularly those who revolted in 1823, the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) yesterday spearheaded a vibrant and colourful emancipation celebration at the National Park. Under the theme “Honouring our Heroes”, the event saw the attendance of President Donald Ramotar,Discount NFL Jerseys, who upon entry to the venue was greeted by ACDA’s Executive Director, Eric Phillips.Following the arrival of the President were Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr Frank Anthony, who were promptly seated before the scheduled 15:00 hours start to the official Emancipation programme.Other notable attendees included Demerara Distillers Limited Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yesu Persaud, and President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association, Clinton Williams.The presence of a contingent from Suriname added some international flavour.Chaired by media personality Mondale Smith and Miss Guyana Universe 2013,Cheap Jerseys, Ruqayyah Boyer,Jerseys Wholesale, the official proceedings got off to a lively start with drumming by the Hebrew Family.? But the quickly growing audience had already been put “in the mood”, having been engaged by the Buxton Fusion Drummers,Wholesale Jerseys Online, Guyana Soiree Band and Tony Sony Movement Sound System.In recognition of nationalism, a stirring rendition of the National Anthem was delivered by popular local artiste Lisa Punch.? This was followed by a welcome by Phillips, who spared no effort in emphasising the importance of the occasion, that is, the fact that Africans were duly emancipated after centuries of struggle. The packed agenda for the afternoon included songs, dances, skits, poetry and a moving tribute to the ‘Heroes of 1823’ by Sister Penda Guyan and Dr Rudy Guyan.The 1823 Slave Rebellion is in fact recognised as perhaps the biggest and arguably most significant revolt in Guyana, even more significant than that orchestrated by Cuffy in 1763.It was spurred after the Governor of the day sought to keep the Africans enslaved although they were formally granted their liberty. Moreover, the slaves, who reportedly amounted to more than 10,000, were determined to have their freedom. As a result they planned a revolution.However, reports are that after the revolt, the perceived organisers of the revolt were taken to where is now known as Parade Ground by their slave masters where they were beheaded. Their heads were displayed on staves around the ground and along the roadside from Plaisance all the way to Mahaica.And though it was subtle, there was no little effort by the Coalition of the Parade Ground Monument members to protest the move by Government to erect an 1823 Monument in the vicinity of the Georgetown Seawall rather than at Parade Ground.? According to fliers that were distributed by the Coalition members yesterday at the National Park, “Not in our name will the marginalisation and disrespect of the African Culture be tolerated.”“We will accept only one official site for our monument to the 1823 martyrs – The Parade Ground – where our fore-parents were murdered, beheaded, their bodies hung on poles, their heads displayed on staves and left to be consumed by the crows,” outlined? one flier.Moreover, the Coalition is insisting that “the Guyana Government stop reinventing this cycle of oppression.”But in addition to the subtle protest moves, there were also the indications of celebration even before the formal programme, which included the display and sale of flavourful African foods and drinks, as well as books and other reading material available to those who desired to know more about African history.The environment was a kaleidoscope of African print, although in the mix there were some who opted for regular outfits. And just for those who desired to add a fashionable touch to their appearance, there was face painting on demand.

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