Police Constable Victor Fausette, who was shot in the head at the Wisroc Police Outpost by a ‘berserk’Victor Fausetteprisoner he was escorting, has been discharged from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after winning the battle for his life.Fausette was hospitalized for just over two weeks before he was released on Wednesday. There was speculation that his chances of survival were “slim” but he managed to pull through his injury.Fausette’s Mother, Marcel Bobb, had told this publication that despite the assumptions being made, she was quite optimistic about her son’s recovery.On June 7, 2015, Fausette, a resident of Belladrum, West Coast Berbice,holesale NFL Jerseys, was shot above the left ear at around 18:05hrs by an 18-year-old prisoner, Regan Richards, after being relieved of his service revolver, at the Wisroc Police Outpost.Richards,Wholesale Jerseys, who fled the scene, was later shot dead by police ranks, who cornered him at his One Mile Extension, Wismar home. The police service revolver, with six spent shells, was recovered.Kaieteur News understands that Constable Fausette was attempting to place Richards in the lockups, when the man,NFL Jerseys From China, who was said to be mentally unstable, attacked the rank, relieved him of his firearm, and shot him in the head.Nearby residents reportedly heard the gunshot and saw Fausette stagger out of the Police Outpost before collapsing.Samuel WilsonHe was rushed to the Mackenzie Hospital, before being transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.A police release had stated that police ranks responded to a report of threatening behaviour in which Richards was armed with a cutlass and chasing down residents.ANOTHER SHOOTING VICTIM RELEASEDMeanwhile, 38-year-old Samuel Wilson,Cheap Mens Jordan Sneakers, the man who was allegedly shot on June 10 by his 16-year-old step-son was also released from the same hospital on Wednesday.Wilson, of Kuru Kuru on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, whilst hospitalized had refuted reports which stated that he was shot by the teen. He had told Kaieteur News that he had gone out and upon returning home the firearm mistakenly went off,Wholesale Jerseys, hitting him in the abdomen.He maintained that the teen did not shoot him, despite a close relative telling this publication that the enraged child had shot him after he attempted to scold him about his unbecoming behaviour.Wilson emphasised that his only focus is recovering. He also said that even if the reports were true he would not press charges against the child. It is unclear whether the alleged shooter was ever apprehended.

The family members of the missing boat captain who reportedly jumped into the Berbice River are calling on the relevant authorities for their assistance in finding his remains and for justice to be served.Feared dead 48 year-old Shankar Kumar The man has since been identified as 48-year-old Shankar Kumar of Uitvlugt Estate Road.Reports are that Kumar, called ‘Coolie’ jumped into the Berbice River,Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Flyknit Womens, some time on Friday after a fight broke out on the boat, ‘Savie ?’, which he was captaining.Another crew member, Trevor Williams, was doused with a pot of hot oil mixed with pepper sauce. He is currently being treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital Burns Care Unit. The owner of the vessel, Deonarine Sukdeo, said that he was told that the six crew members were attacked by one of their colleagues and that Kumar and two others jumped overboard.The two were rescued buy a passing fishing vessel after swimming some distance but they related that Kumar didn’t make it to the boat. Two of the other crew members reportedly stayed onboard the vessel but were reportedly beaten.Sukdeo said that the two crewmembers who stayed behind on the boat said that their attacker sought help from a passing vessel to get to shore. The alleged attacker also reportedly took the injured Williams onto the other boat. Williams was taken to the New Amsterdam Hospital by his alleged attacker who subsequently fled.Up to press time yesterday Kumar’s body had not been found, nor did the police manage to locate the man who is said to be responsible for the entire ordeal.Meanwhile, sources told this newspaper that the four surviving crewmembers have since been taken into police custody to assist with investigations.Kumar’s wife Vidywattie Kumar and their youngest child,Cheap NFL Jerseys, 9 year-old Vijay Shankar Kumar. In the meantime, Kumar’s family said that all they are asking for is his body and for justice to be served.They are of the opinion that he was murdered and thrown into the Berbice River. The man’s daughter,Cheap NFL Jerseys, Indra Kumar, said that she was told that her father was stabbed twice by his attacker, who was also a crewmember and that he jumped into the river to save himself.Indra said that she and her mother received the news via telephone some time after 22:00 hours on Friday. Fearing the worst, Indra said she began informing other family members who tried contacting him via his cellular phone.“When we called a guy answered the phone but gave strange answers as to what he was doing with my father’s cell phone,” Indra said.The man’s wife,Cheap Jerseys, Vidyawattie Kumar,Wholesale China Jerseys, said the story she was told does not add up and as such she is calling for a thorough investigation. “If it is he dead we want know how he dead and we want justice,” the grieving woman added.Kumar is survived by his wife and three children with the youngest being nine.

Junior Nedd, 32,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, of Lot 33 D’Urban Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown, yesterday appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to face the charge of unlawful and malicious damage to property.It is alleged that,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, last January 8, the defendant broke the glass door of Jacqueline Olyveldt. Nedd pleaded not guilty.Ms. Olyveldt, who owns a shop at her home, stated that on the day in question Nedd was walking in front of her property,Wholesale Jerseys From China, behaving badly.“I told him to remove from the premises, and,Cheap NFL Jerseys, while my employees as well as customers were in the shop, he pelted a brick at my business, breaking the glass door in the process.”She added that he even stole groceries from her.“My son told me that he (the accused) says he will kill him.”When asked by Magistrate Robertson what he had to say,Wholesale Jerseys Outlet, the defendant said that he had reasons to do what he did.He was remanded to prison until his next court appearance, on January 21, 2009.

By Tusika MartinIn a very fiery presentation Tuesday evening, at the National Assembly, People’s National Congress Reform member, Deborah Backer pointed out that to meaningfully tackle drugs, guns and other crimes, the root causes of these must be adequately addressed.During the second day of Budget debate, Backer told the National Assembly that it is noteworthy that the government has now accepted that the root causes of crime include poverty,Authentic China Jerseys, unemployment, social marginalisation and inequality.Dealing with the issue of torture and other infringements of citizens’ rights by the Disciplinary Forces, Backer said that while the reduction of road fatalities was the highpoint of the force during 2008, the torture and subsequent investigation that followed,Cheap NFL Jerseys From China, and some which are still to be investigated, represent yet another chapter of the violation by the two major bodies.She noted that the sanitised report of the investigation into the allegations made shows a determination by the Guyana Defence Force to dilute the atrocities committed by their own, on their own, and that the term ‘roughing up,’ which everyone outside the ruling party found ludicrous,Wholesale China Jerseys, was coined to do the same.Backer called on the GDF to release the unedited results of the investigations and for an independent inquiry into the allegations.She also pointed out that during 2008, there were many other infringements of citizens’ rights with numerous persons being arrested for no reason, kept in the lockups for days, photographed,Cheap NFL Jerseys, fingerprinted and then released without any charges being preferred against them.PrisonsDuring the debate, Backer spoke of the lax state of securing prisoners. She said that this has recently been in the public domain with a citizen being caught taking marijuana into the facility.The finding of cellular phones in cells is another example of this laxity, she added. She said that overcrowding at the prisons carries with it attendant problems as it reduces the overall security since the ratio of prisoners to prison officers increases.This,Cheap Jerseys From China, Backer said, can lead to more prison escapes and escape bids as was seen several times in 2008.She recommended that the criminal justice system undergo fundamental changes with an alternative to certain custodial sentences.Under the Guyana Justice Improvement Sector Reform 2006-2010, many proposals have been made for reform of sentencing policies and also the introduction of legislation to provide a modern framework for community service order, she noted.According to Backer, it is hoped that those pieces of legislation will be tabled in the National Assembly this year.In concluding her presentation, Backer recommended that the Guyana Police Force be renamed to the Guyana Police Service in keeping with the motto of ‘Service and protection.’She also recommended that legislation for community policing be enacted. Making the remuneration package for members of the disciplined forces significantly more attractive was another of her proposals.

-‘Don’t let us down’ – President RamotarCommander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,Cheap Jerseys From China, President Donald Ramotar inspects the guard of honour.Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Donald Ramotar, yesterday called on the newly commissioned officers drawn from the Discipline Services to avoid being compromised because the benefits of hard work and honesty are priceless.President Ramotar told the officers that once they continue along the path of honest and diligent work the reward of a clear conscience – a peaceful night’s rest is priceless.The Head of State was addressing the 15 officers who recently completed the Standard Officers’ Course. In his charge to the Officers, President Ramotar said that he is extremely proud of the group and feels a great sense of pride as was shown by the large gathering of relatives, friends and well wishers of the officers.“I am sure that the pride I feel is shared by this large supportive gathering. This exercise is worth the attention that has drawn to it, and I thank all those who have worked to bring off this ceremony.” The head of state added that the commissioning exercise is the fulfillment of their ambitions to embark in careers as officers in the disciplined services.“It also marks the culmination of very demanding 12-month training programme that provided a stern test of the mind and bodies of the graduates.” Soon the officers will take up leadership positions with the disciplined service, President Ramotar lamented.“I wish you unending success in the future. You have distinguished yourself in this course and you all deserve the accolade for your perseverance and achievement as this now paves the way for you to aspire to greater things.”The officers were reminded that the conduct of their duties, whether good or bad, reflects the reputation of the force and in this regard, they were encouraged to uphold their integrity and reap the rewards that it brings.“The building of integrity and professionalism will be the key elements of your Government’s policy towards the disciplined services. We must continue to professionalize and modernize our military,Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale, strengthen the institution of our disciplined services to better serve our people,Nike Roshe Run Men,” President Ramotar said.The men and women of the disciplined services are among those whom President Ramotar regard with high acclaim and,Wholesale Jerseys, who he said take their sworn loyalty to the constitution of Guyana seriously.Guyana’s history of friendly and cordial relations with its neighbours in South America, has dispelled any fear of border conflicts but, with piracy and illegal trespassers posing challenges,jerseys from china, President Ramotar called on the army to have a hand in the protection of maritime zones.“We have therefore to safeguard not just our land borders, but also our potentially lucrative maritime resources,” President Ramotar said.The completion of the course marks the beginning of the soldiers’ ambitions to embark on careers as officers, according to President Ramotar, who regards employment in the disciplined forces as an honourable career.A total of 44 courses have been conducted at the Colonel Ulric Pilgrim Officers Cadet School,? commissioning in excess of 552 of the disciplined services including those from sister CARICOM countries.The role of the CUPOCS is to train young potential leaders of the various disciplined services locally and from sister CARICOM countries.

Caribbean member states have committed to developing National Polio Preparedness and Response Plans in order to achieve the required 80 percent target coverage for all the surveillance indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP).Countries were advised to integrate the surveillance for polio with the neurological manifestation of Zika.This development occurred at the 55th Directing Council where Guyana was elected as a member of the Directing Council General Committee of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO). Also elected to the Committee were Jamaica, Grenada and Honduras.Guyana was represented by Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton, who was on the panel of Health Ministers and other officials who met during the last week of September at PAHO,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, Washington DC to discuss ways in which public health challenges can be tackled across the region.The Minister was accompanied by Dr. Karen Boyle, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of Public Health.The Regional Health representatives attended the Thirtieth Meeting of the Council on Human and Social Development (COHSOD) which focused on matters such as, chemical risk and thermo-nuclear risk management and infectious diseases.Discussions were also held on the Caribbean Cooperation in Health Priorities and Regional Public Goods, Management, Governance and Resourcing and the Regional Health Strategy. Countries were encouraged to take local ownership of moving the COHSOD agenda forward by ensuring support at the highest policy level.Following the recently commemorated Caribbean Wellness Week, during which Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) was topical, discussions over the past few years have continued along this path. New initiatives for preventing NCDs and treatment methods were explored. Countries were encouraged to implement health finance reform inclusive of increased taxation on harmful products such as foods high in sugars, salt, fat, alcohol and cigarettes.In relation to HIV/AIDS,Cheap NFL Jerseys, the Region’s achievements in relation to the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV were addressed. It was recommended that countries strengthen the data collection for HIV and Syphilis and integrate available data sources to provide timely monitoring of Maternal Child Health programme performance within the context of existing national information systems.At the conclusion of the meeting,Wholesale Jerseys, Director General of the World Health Organisation,Cheap Air Max 90, Dr. Margaret Chan,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, declared Latin America and the Caribbean measles free.