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Diplomatic community indicates willingness to assist Gov’t - in wake of Lusignan tragedy
Georgetown , GINA, January 26, 2008
Members of the diplomatic community today issued a call to all those who were involved in the brutal murder of the Lusignan residents to refrain from any actions that will further inflame the situation and which undermine the country’s progress.
At a press briefing at the Grand Coastal Inn, East Coast Demerara it was indicated that the diplomatic community remains steadfast in its support for Guyana . They were optimistic that this is a challenge that Guyana will overcome.
Those present at the briefing were British High Commissioner Fraser Wheeler, Ambassador of the European Commission to Guyana, Geert Heikens, Charge d’ Affaires of the Canadian High Commission Marc Mostovic and United States Ambassador David Robinson
According to British High Commissioner Fraser Wheeler, the Government of Guyana has not requested any assistance however; he indicated that his Government stands willing to help.
The British Government is already involved in working with Guyana on security sector reform and is in the process of implementing early actions that would increase capacity of the security forces to respond quickly to security situations, to build intelligence capacity in the forces and operations room so that there is effective response.
The British Government will be assisting the security forces with defensive wear and training.
Wheeler said the British Government has agreed with the Government to take a comprehensive approach to deal with the problems of crime and security in the country.
Ambassador, David Robinson said he believes the Guyana Defence Force and the Guyana Police Force are capable of responding appropriately and if needed his Government will assist.
Robinson said instances like the Lusignan tragedy have happened in the United States and the first response is exactly what happened here; shock, anger and determination to prevent a recurrence.
He said what has to happen now is that the Police, Organs of Government and Civil Society have to agree that a vigorous investigation and prosecution is launched within the boundary of the rule of law.
Ambassador of the European Commission to Guyana , Geert Heikens said the country has to continue on the path of progress in which it is going and that will be the best route for Guyana to maintain stability and security in the country.
“This is a very serious crime issue and the ethnicity is not what is important The crime issue is what has to be addressed and as the diplomatic community and Government partner we hope it is addressed in furthering Guyana’s development,” Chairge d’ Affaires of the Canadian High Commission Marc Mostovic said.
Wheeler said his Government is working with the government of Guyana to prevent arms from getting into the wrong hands.
The Security Sector Reform programme aims to create capacity among the security forces and a decision-making framework that is more effective, transparent and accountable.
Wheeler said he hopes this approach on crime and security will have an impact on the ability to be able to operate effectively in this country.