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Desperate plea for action against crime

Jan 05, 2016 Letters

Dear Editor,
There has been a significant increase in crime in Guyana and the numbers keep mounting almost everyday. This alarming upsurge is very scary. The latest editions of the newspapers reported murders on the East Coast, West Coast, Corentyne and East Bank of Demerara. We in the diaspora are very disturbed at the headlines in the newspapers; “ Mon Repos man stabs to death”, “Corentyne man killed”, “Gang knocksdown Cane Grove man then beats him to death, and “Tuschen resident stabbed to death” .
Opposition supporters are blaming the government for the crime increasing stating that the escalation started since the change of government. This is far from being true since there were signs of increase months before elections. Instead of criticizing I think that
all Guyanese should be involved in trying to stamp out not only the violent crimes, but also the corruption and other wrong doing which are fast becoming the way of life in the co-operative republic. I think that it is high time that the political parties, religious organizations, sports and cultural organizations, trade unions, Lions Clubs, Rotary clubs, scouts, girl guides and other organizations should band themselves together and try to stamp out crime in the interest of the country.
The situation has a serious impact on Guyanese in the diaspora and other nationals who wish to spend vacation in that English speaking South American country. A concerted effort should be made to rid our country from this unfortunate and worrying situation. And while Guyana is branded as a hotbed for crime, the Trinidad Express newspaper reported today that there is a significant decrease in crime in the oil rich country.
Like me, several Guyanese in diaspora are willing to offer voluntary services to assist in curbing the problem which is a bugbear to our society. I feel that some of the Guyanese in the diaspora have the ability to contact international organizations to assist in this worthwhile cause. There are several sources which can be tapped for financial, professional, and technical assistance. I am urging the government and the opposition to set aside their political and other differences and work assiduously together to rescue our country which is slipping downwards everyday. Time is of the essence – urgent action has to be taken before we are doomed.
Oscar Ramjeet

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