Channa bombs lobbed at Ministry of Culture on Main St, shots fired at Water Chris

Ah well ... the land that the Ministry of Culture occupies is prime commercial real estate.

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Channa bombs lobbed at Ministry of Culture on Main St, shots fired at Water Chris

I am worried about the random shootings in Guyana. Some time ago the Chief of Staff (GDF) warned about urban warfare. Hinkson said something to this effect but he is behind bars for being the messenger.
The shooting up of police stations, executions with police diving for cover, Water Chris hotel and now a ministry building cannot be the work of bandits. This is part of a political insurgency or urban warfare.
I am told that from 6 o'clock in the evening the police headquarters and other stations in GT are locked down and baricaded. The citizens are left on their own.
Jagdeo and Rohee are in denial and are clueless (headless) as to how to handle this new political situation.

Gunmen last night attacked the Ministry of Culture, throwing two channa bombs into the compound shortly after blasting off shots at the nearby WaterChris Hotel.

There were no reported injuries in the attacks at either place. In a lightning strike, the gunmen, who were in a car, fired at least three shots at the Water Chris Hotel on Quamina Street shortly before 9:30 pm. A car, PGG 8912 that was parked in front of the hotel was hit at least two times by the bullets while there was also a visible bullet hole on the northern wall of the hotel.
Speeding down Quamina Street, the gunmen then threw two channa bombs into the compound of the Ministry located at Quamina and Main streets before they sped off. The bombs failed to ignite.



The car with the two bullet holes visible on the lower part of the front door and just above the same door to the right at the Water Chris hotel last night. At the WaterChris Hotel, moments after the shots were fired, there was a sense of disbelief. The shots had been fired in quick succession, reverberating throughout the area. The dining room of the popular hotel is located on the Quamina and Waterloo streets side and it was here that the shots were directed. While some persons immediately came out others stayed inside. There was a function at the Clerical and Commercial Workers Union building located on the other side of the street, and persons came out after some time had passed, exclaiming in shock. A person, who was said to be the owner of the car, told this newspaper, at the hotel that he had no comment to make. Security personnel at the hotel warned persons to stay away from the vehicle, though the curious still went to inspect it.

A few minutes after the shots had been fired at the hotel, a police van arrived and then, sirens blaring, sped down Quamina Street towards Main Street. About nine minutes later, a police car arrived at the hotel, followed by others and they commenced taking photos of the bullet holes and appeared to be looking for spent shells.

Some minutes after this, there were reports that the Ministry of Culture was also shot up and police went there.

Speaking to reporters at the ministry, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony said that he was informed that a car had passed by and two channa bombs were thrown at the building and the northern side of the building was shot up. He said that the lower flat of the building housed offices of the National Sports Commission and the upper flat some offices.

Appealing for calm to prevail, he said that hopefully the police would get whoever is responsible and with regards to the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) “if this was intended to be such a deterrent people should think again because this is not going to stop us”.

When Stabroek News passed by the WaterChris Hotel again, the shot car had been removed and the people had dispersed.

Earlier, when Stabroek News arrived on the scene of the WaterChris shooting the police had not yet turned up. However, at 9:40 pm a police car with its siren flashing drove past the location and was flagged down by the small crowd that had gathered at the scene.

“It had shoot-out here. Bout six bullet I hear!”, a woman said while making great haste to leave the scene.

“I live just up the street,” one man said. “I hear like four gunshots so I dash to my window to peep and see wa goin’ on”, he explained.

Shortly after, additional ranks arrived at the scene and the officers were seen with flashlights scouring the road and grass for spent shells. Despite the attack which left many shocked, patrons of the WaterChris could be seen sitting quite calmly inside continuing with their evening’s meal and entertainment.

Just after 10 pm, when Stabroek News arrived at the Ministry, Minister Anthony was seen standing in front of his Ministry’s Main Street entrance, his hands folded across his chest, with a grave expression on his face. Anthony appeared to be shaken but in control of the situation and at approximately 10:15 pm he escorted a number of police ranks into the compound.

A small group of Ministry employees, the Minister and police officers made their way to the northern side of the building, which faces Quamina Street, and pointed out what appeared to be a mixture of shattered glass and remains of a “channa” bomb on the building’s stairs. Windows from the lower flat of the building were broken.

Is this a sign of things to come in the next week or 2?

Remember 26th is our Independence Anniversary, so look out.

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Originally posted by amral:
Is this a sign of things to come in the next week or 2?

Remember 26th is our Independence Anniversary, so look out.

There is a pattern that is similiar to that which led up to the Wismar Disturbances May 24 -26 , 1964.

The differnce now is the absence of the British Army.

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Originally posted by Mitwah:

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Originally posted by amral:
Is this a sign of things to come in the next week or 2?

Remember 26th is our Independence Anniversary, so look out.

There is a pattern that is similiar to that which led up to the Wismar Disturbances May 24 -26 , 1964.

The differnce now is the absence of the British Army.

This is nothing like Wismar Disturbance, this is a corupt government that has allowed Drug Lords to run the country and scores are being settled. The police and the government is part of the problem. Minister will die because once you take drug money there is no respect for your position in office.

Is this really a surprise? What do you expect when almost half of the country's population feels alienated or marginalized. Until the political system of governance is changed expect this activity to increase.

The PPP also being CORRUPT doesn't make the situation any better. It just inflames it.

Sooner or later the Military will have to step in. It's only a matter of time. This pressure cooker will blow.

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Originally posted by akbar:

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Originally posted by Mitwah:

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Originally posted by amral:
Is this a sign of things to come in the next week or 2?

Remember 26th is our Independence Anniversary, so look out.

There is a pattern that is similiar to that which led up to the Wismar Disturbances May 24 -26 , 1964.

The differnce now is the absence of the British Army.

This is nothing like Wismar Disturbance, this is a corupt government that has allowed Drug Lords to run the country and scores are being settled. The police and the government is part of the problem. Minister will die because once you take drug money there is no respect for your position in office.

I doan tink dis wan has to do wid drugs.

This is a whole new thing, we looking at.

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amral
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Registered:: February 21, 1999
Posts: 13688 Posted May 17, 2008 08:46 AM Is this a sign of things to come in the next week or 2?

Remember 26th is our Independence Anniversary, so look out.
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Mitwah
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Registered:: April 29, 2008
Posts: 406 Posted May 17, 2008 08:57 AM quote:
Originally posted by amral:
Is this a sign of things to come in the next week or 2?

Remember 26th is our Independence Anniversary, so look out.


There is a pattern that is similiar to that which led up to the Wismar Disturbances May 24 -26 , 1964.

The differnce now is the absence of the British Army.

It is also the day Late Great Cheddi Berret Jagan surrendered Guyana to Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham so , there are many meanings to May 26th , death ? birth ? surrender ? ..no liberation but independence to screw ourselves worse . Is May 26th a Day of Infamy ? is it Guyana;s Ides of March ?

Channa bombing the Ministry of Culture (also linked to Sports) could have been a political attack if the attackers didn't shoot up the Water Chris hotel.

WHY WOULD ANYONE CHANNA BOMB THIS MINISTRY? The Ministry of Sports and Culture, headed by Frank Anthony, is the ministry that was reportedly the conduit through which Buddy's made repayments to the Ministry of Finance for the 130 million dollar loan he got from Bharrat Jagdeo for Buddy's Hotel completion that was sold this past week after one year of operation.

WHY WOULD ANYONE SHOOT UP WATER CHRIS? Other than the Water Chris Hotel merely being a hotel competing with Buddy's former hotel, its exact relevance to the Ministry of Sports and Culture channa bomb attack has not been touched on by the Stabroek News story writer, leaving us to guess it either was collateral damage or that its proprietor/s have links with underworld figures in Guyana.

Until we make Water Chris connection (who are the owners?), this looks like a premeditated political attack that targeted this ministry for a particular reason!

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Originally posted by akbar:

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Originally posted by Mitwah:

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Originally posted by amral:
Is this a sign of things to come in the next week or 2?

Remember 26th is our Independence Anniversary, so look out.

There is a pattern that is similiar to that which led up to the Wismar Disturbances May 24 -26 , 1964.

The differnce now is the absence of the British Army.

This is nothing like Wismar Disturbance, this is a corupt government that has allowed Drug Lords to run the country and scores are being settled. The police and the government is part of the problem. Minister will die because once you take drug money there is no respect for your position in office.

Could not have said it any better.


Even old stalwarts in the PPP are now voicing thier frustration at Jagdeo and his corrupt few who has hijacked their PPp.
Folks like Mitwah are falling for the lies that Jagdeo is pedalling, he said Buxton was responsible for the massacare at Lusignan, he said he knew who killed Minister Sat Sawh, he said he knew who were responsible for the massacare in Bartica , the man is a knowman.

Look how he gave away the Gov't land to Buddy, then finance the Hotel and when the news leaked out that they made millions of US dollares, Jagdeo losed his dogs, the goinvest or who ever to condemn the report of thier underhand deals.

What is more distressing is that many of the violent crimes against citezens are not even making it into the media.


Jagdeo and the PPP destroyed Guyana.

People like you destroyed Guyana not the P.P.P. The P.P.P. is building Guyana.

You are a barefaced liar when you say Jagdeo financed Buddy Hotel. A small loan was given to help complete the hotel for the cricket world cup.

YOU DON'T HAVE SHAME.

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Originally posted by Ken:
People like you destroyed Guyana not the P.P.P. The P.P.P. is building Guyana.

You are a barefaced liar when you say Jagdeo financed Buddy Hotel. A small loan was given to help complete the hotel for the cricket world cup.

YOU DON'T HAVE SHAME.

Ken,

You have have lost your marbles! You are insensitive and uncaring! Keep hitting yourself in the head with with that roti pin!

Ken is a die hard PPP, He is being interviewed for the Editor in Chief for the “New daily Newspaper” in Guyana so he can continue to facilitate the PPP and their propaganda
Good Luck!

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Originally posted by amral:
Is this a sign of things to come in the next week or 2?

Remember 26th is our Independence Anniversary, so look out.

and Corbin has stated his intentions to make things unmanageable

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Originally posted by Ken:
People like you destroyed Guyana not the P.P.P. The P.P.P. is building Guyana.

You are a barefaced liar when you say Jagdeo financed Buddy Hotel. A small loan was given to help complete the hotel for the cricket world cup.

What is a small loan?

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Originally posted by Chief:

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Originally posted by Ken:
People like you destroyed Guyana not the P.P.P. The P.P.P. is building Guyana.

You are a barefaced liar when you say Jagdeo financed Buddy Hotel. A small loan was given to help complete the hotel for the cricket world cup.

What is a small loan?

Chief , is Just a lil thing,
"Ow Bhai" everything is now "No Big Thing"..........
Like the Assasination of Sash Swah and His Entire Family...... "No Big Thing"
Getting rid of O'lal because he went after Jagdeo Buddy......"No Big Thing"
Lusignan Massacre.........."No Big Thing"
Bartica Massacre.........."No Big Thing"
Cabinet Bu@@ering Relations ............"No Big Thing"

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