assault Archives

April 16, 2026

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More boys in Guyana are reporting sexual abuse, but many still face barriers to seeking help due to entrenched social norms and limited trust, according to a recent study presented by research consultant Dominic Fernandes. The findings were shared during Blue Umbrella Day 2026 activities hosted by ChildLink and are based on a qualitative […]

January 23, 2026

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Classes at Charity Secondary School in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) were disrupted on Thursday after a senior teacher was assaulted by a Grade Nine student during school hours. The incident occurred shortly after 09:30h on 22 January, while the teacher, Alicia Moore, was conducting routine supervision and intervened to correct a student’s inappropriate behaviour. The situation […]

October 7, 2025

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A 19-year-old police constable has been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor. According to a police report, Erwin Gentle, of Supenaam, Essequibo Coast, was arrested by a rank from Regional Division 4B Headquarters and charged on October 6, 2025, by an officer from the Division’s […]

July 15, 2025

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Guyanese police have issued a wanted bulletin for Bradley Sampson, also known as “Doggy,” who is being sought for questioning in connection with several criminal offences, authorities said on Tuesday. Sampson, who is associated with the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, is wanted in relation to charges including threatening behaviour, threatening language, obscene language, […]

June 2, 2025

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Shamar Williams, a 24-year-old resident of Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown, today made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he faced multiple charges stemming from a recent incident in which he was seen assaulting a police officer. The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media. Williams was arraigned before […]

March 13, 2025

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Two brothers were on Wednesday charged with multiple offences after a viral video showed them assaulting two police officers. According to a Police release, Antwan Embrack, 22, unemployed, and his brother Stephen Embrack, 20, a security guard—both of 65 Graham Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara—appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown […]

February 21, 2025

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Retired Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Slowe is expected to appear at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court next Wednesday to answer a charge related to the unlawful release of the identity of the female involved in his ongoing sexual assault case. A police statement on Thursday said that Slowe had been under investigation for reportedly disclosing the […]

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Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help

Teacher forced to seek medical attention after assault by student

Police Constable charged with sexual offence against minor, remanded to Prison

WIN strongman ‘Doggy’ wanted for assault

Shamar Williams remanded for assaulting police officer, traffic offences

Brothers charged with assaulting cops, property damage

Slowe to face additional charges in sexual assault case

Son detained as police probe suspected murder of mother

Farmers, officers trained in climate-smart systems to enhance productivity

Plaisance, Melanie claim Commander’s Cup youth football crowns

Son detained as police probe suspected murder of mother

Farmers, officers trained in climate-smart systems to enhance productivity

Plaisance, Melanie claim Commander’s Cup youth football crowns