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‘Fear in Parika markets’: armed robberies leave business community on edge
— goldsmith robbed of $12M, owners plead for urgent police action
(Kaieteur News) – A series of armed robberies occurring in and around Parika, Region Three is driving fear within the business community, says businessman Jaimangal Dhansham.
Scene at the Hydronie market.
Dhansham in an interview with Kaieteur News on Monday expressed grave concern about the alleged attacks, noting that he too has been a victim of an armed robbery which almost cost him his life.
The 59-year-old goldsmith related that he operates a stall at the Hydronie Market area and was allegedly robbed on July 20, 2025 by two armed bandits. He recalled that during that ordeal he was robbed of cash and jewellery worth approximately $12 million. The businessman stated that the matter has since been reported to the police but no one has since been arrested for the crime.
Knowing the perpetrators are still lurking, Dhansham says he is now fearful for his life and those of the business community. “Me sell in the market and still afraid to sell up to now cause meh life at risk,” he expressed.
Recalling similar incidents, the businessman said after he was attacked, a few weeks later a Chinese Supermarket in the Hydronie/ Parika area was also robbed by armed bandits.
What prompted him to speak with the media and bring attention to the situation was the recent robbery of another businessman at Parika. It was reported in the media that businessman Robal Nebar owner of Styles Guyana, was robbed of cash and jewellery worth millions by two masked gunmen on October 26 (Sunday) at his business place.
According to reports, that was not the first time Nebar has been the victim of such a crime. That incident has also been reported to the police.
“A next man get robbed again yesterday (Sunday), now you got to frighten for your life, you can’t sell in peace, the government nah get no proper security, they need to mobilise proper security both patrol and armed guards around the market fa protect people because we can’t go sell people getting robbed,” the businessman related.
A vendor at the market for some 39 years, Dhansham said he is aware of other proprietors facing similar incidents and not only at that market but places like Leonora. He shared that he has a brother who operates at the Leonora market and similar incidents are occurring there as well.
The businessman is appealing to the police in Region Three to increase their presence at the market spaces and ensure their safety.
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