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Aubrey Norton and former Minister David Patterson speak to the press outside the home of former director of sport, Christopher Jones.
Payback is a bytch.
The police has a right to search a suspect's residence, BUT can they do so without a search warrant ? Maybe only in Guyana.
This reminds me of the old days in the logies. When a manager accompanied by the police, would LITERALLY kick open the front door and search for suspected stolen sugar. All the kids in the house would start crying from fear.
Indians would tell false stories about other Indians and most times nothing was found.
Somebody hollering 'Murder'. The Police made a mistake and the PPP is being blamed for this episode. It was OK when Ramjattan and Moses went after the PPP in 2015 but it is not Ok now. A large crowd is gathering in front of Jones's residence behaving badly.
@Ramakant-P posted:Somebody hollering 'Murder'. The Police made a mistake and the PPP is being blamed for this episode. It was OK when Ramjattan and Moses went after the PPP in 2015 but it is not Ok now. A large crowd is gathering in front of Jones's residence behaving badly.
Looks like beefstake!!! probably political direction .
@Django posted:Looks like beefstake!!! probably political direction .
The office that is responsible for state assets has been closed. Somebody had to give the order. I believe that it came from the Public service Ministry.
@Ramakant-P posted:A large crowd is gathering in front of Jones's residence behaving badly.
The crowd was not behaving badly, they were showing support for another person in distress, something Indians don't have the balls to do. Other than stand around quiet and do nothing.
August 20, 2020 Source
The items stored at Christopher Jonesâ residence.
Police on Thursday night turned up at the Tucville, Georgetown home of Peopleâs National Congress Reform (PNCR) executive member Christopher Jones to conduct a raid for several pieces of barbershop equipment worth more than GYD$4 million that were funded by a government project.
Up to about 8:30 PM, police from the Major Crimes Unit were outside Jonesâ residence where party supporters thronged in solidarity with the former Director of Sport.
He told News-Talk Radio Guyana 103,1 FM/ Demerara Waves Online News that the law enforcement agents said they were there for âasset recoveryâ- barber chairs and air condition units but he refused to let them inside on the grounds that they needed a search warrant.
Mr. Jones slammed the police action, saying that that was all part of a witch-hunt by the 18-day old Peopleâs Progressive Party (PPP)-led administration. âThis is political vindictiveness and nothing else but set out to embarass me and I am pretty certain it is going to happen to quite a few other persons. It is wicked political vindictiveness,â he said.
He said a proposal was approved and the items procured under the then Ministry of Social Protectionâs Sustainable Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development (SLED) programme. âI have no idea that I have State assets in my possession,â Mr. Jones said.
He explained that the items were stored away until the recent political storm over the outcome of the March 2, 2020 general and regional elections as over before construction of the barber shop commenced.
Attorney-at-Law Darren Wade (left) and Christopher Jones speaking with Acting Chief Justice Brassington Reynolds. A request was made for an injunction to restrain the police from searching Mr. Jones premises unlawfully.
In audit documents released by the Minister of Public Affairs Kwame McCoy, GYD$$4.084 million was paid to Dominion Enterprise and GYD$$900,999 to Gafsons Industries were paid in June , 2019. The audit document states that âa physical inspection of the assets purchased revealed that items valuing $4.084M were still not put into use, since these items were stored in a room at the residence of the beneficiary Mr. Christopher Jones.â The items are 18 Apollo professional barber chairs worth GYD$2,556,000 and one condensing unit 208/230 voltage air handler single piece electric kit valued GYD$1,528,000.
Further, the audit states that details of a letter from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Protection dated 22 May 2019, states that the items were to be procured for the beneficiary who âoperatesâ a barber shop.
The document, however, states that at the time of the physical verification it was discovered that the beneficiary does not operate a barber shop, since construction of the said barber shop has not yet commenced.
Mr. Jones insisted that all of the procedures were followed and there was nothing irregular about the transaction.
Attorney-at-Law Darren Wade said the police refused to speak with acting Chief Justice Brassington Reynolds via WhatsApp to hear their side. Mr. Wade said constitutional relief would be sought from the High Court on Friday.
Speaking with reporters outside Mr. Jonesâ residence, PNCR Executive Member Aubrey Norton vowed that the PPP would not be allowed to behave in the same manner as they had done during their 1992 to 2015 administration. Mr. Norton also urged police not to execute unlawful instructions. âThe Guyana Police Force must know that they are expected to uphold the law, not violate the law by going and search people while protecting criminals,â he said.
Referring to the police killing of people during that PPP administration, Mr. Norton vowed that âwe will bring out our supporters and fight them; they will kill no more of us.â
A PNCR supporter, who was at the scene, said there was a power outage in the area of Jonesâ residence all afternoon.
Dem guys wan back their chairs fo start up another Barbershop Construction Company"
In order to correct the corruption of the past 5 years the current government has to take strict and drastic steps which will sometimes include search and seizures. The search has to be legal though. The question is why are these items stores at Jones' residence and where is he really in the construction of that barber shop. Or is that barber shop construction just a ruse.
I observed two grammatical errors in that order but only one was corrected. An order being issued by a court should not have grammatical errors. Especially when they include members of the PNC who have tendencies to hang dearly to single words in documents in order to evade doing the right things.
The Police were there to kill anybody. There were there to recover stolen assets by Chris Jones. Norton can say all he likes but he is not going to get away with this. Creating violence is what the PNC does best.
They couldn't run a country. What can they do besides creating disturbances?
Good thing the PPP won.
@Tola posted:The police has a right to search a suspect's residence, BUT can they do so without a search warrant ? Maybe only in Guyana.
This reminds me of the old days in the logies. When a manager accompanied by the police, would LITERALLY kick open the front door and search for suspected stolen sugar. All the kids in the house would start crying from fear.
Indians would tell false stories about other Indians and most times nothing was found.
You lie!
These criminals forgot that they did the same to the PPP in 2015. They created a whole new department to harass the PPP members. They then took the assets and kept them for themselves.
@Ramakant-P posted:These criminals forgot that they did the same to the PPP in 2015. They created a whole new department to harass the PPP members. They then took the assets and kept them for themselves.
You lie.
@Mitwah posted:You lie.
They did too and you know it. It is well documented.
@Tola posted:The police has a right to search a suspect's residence, BUT can they do so without a search warrant ? Maybe only in Guyana.
This reminds me of the old days in the logies. When a manager accompanied by the police, would LITERALLY kick open the front door and search for suspected stolen sugar. All the kids in the house would start crying from fear.
Indians would tell false stories about other Indians and most times nothing was found.
You claim you live there and experience daily living and never saw police shake down under the PNC. And yet have the cajones to accuse Indians of telling false stories....look in the mirror...
@Ramakant-P posted:These criminals forgot that they did the same to the PPP in 2015. They created a whole new department to harass the PPP members. They then took the assets and kept them for themselves.
One correction. The PPP does not behave vindictively. That is the PNC's mantra as evidenced by their behavior following the unconfirmed 2015 general elections results.
@Former Member posted:One correction. The PPP does not behave vindictively. That is the PNC's mantra as evidenced by their behavior following the unconfirmed 2015 general elections results.
Yuh really doan know the PPP.
@Ramakant-P posted:They did too and you know it. It is well documented.
Chupidness na gat cure.
@Ramakant-P posted:Payback is a bytch.
So are you...chupidness na gat cure.
That stupid ass does not understand English. You are blocked.
@Ramakant-P posted:That stupid ass does not understand English. You are blocked.
Chupidness na gat cure.
@Tola posted:The police has a right to search a suspect's residence, BUT can they do so without a search warrant ? Maybe only in Guyana.
This reminds me of the old days in the logies. When a manager accompanied by the police, would LITERALLY kick open the front door and search for suspected stolen sugar. All the kids in the house would start crying from fear.
Indians would tell false stories about other Indians and most times nothing was found.
Never heard of this in Skeldon.
@Former Member posted:Never heard of this in Skeldon.
He is a PNC apologist. What do you expect of him?
@Former Member posted:Never heard of this in Skeldon.
I never heard of this either.
The Police on Thursday night attempted to seize barber shop equipment stored at the Tucville, Georgetown home of former Director of Sports Christopher Jones.
However, the Police had no warrant to carry out the search and seizure and will guard the house overnight and return Friday morning with the warrant.
An audit conducted showed that the Ministry of Social Protection approved the disbursement of $4.9 million under the Region Four administration for the procurement of equipment for a barbershop under the Sustainable Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development (SLED) programme.
A Financial Return presented revealed that the full amount was spent by December 31, 2019, but almost $1 million in items were not actually delivered and the project was not executed and some of the equipment were stored at Jonesâ home.
Details of the purchases were:
Item Quantity Amount
Apollo Professional barber chairs 18 2,556,000
Condensing unit 208/230 Voltage Air Handler Single Piece Electric Kit 10Kw 1 1,528,000
48â x 48â 6mm Mirror 18 144,000
2â x 2â Gypsum Ceiling Tiles 732 370,000
10ft Main Tee 140 87,000
2ft Cross Tee 710 181,000
10ft Wall Angle 22 8,000
VAT 14% 111,000
Total 1641
$4,985, 000
An examination of the payment voucher and Regional Procurement and Tender Administration Board (RPTAB) Minutes revealed the following:
Item Quantity Amount
48â x 48â 6mm Mirror 18 144,000
2â x 2â Gypsum Ceiling Tiles 732 370,000
10ft Main Tee 140 87,000
2ft Cross Tee 710 181,000
10ft Wall Angle 22 8,000
VAT 14% 111,000
Total 1622
$901,000
Item Quantity Amount
Apollo Professional barber chairs 18 2,556,000
Condensing unit 208/230 Voltage Air Handler Single Piece Electric Kit 10Kw 1 1,528,000
Total 19
$4,084,000
However, at the time of the physical verification it was discovered that the beneficiary does not operate a barber shop, since construction of the said barbershop has not yet commenced as can be seen in the image below:
There may have already been further developments in this matter where the home was actually searched and Jones being arrested and charged. Still needs to confirm.
Defending alleged criminal activities as harassment is quite unacceptable. Like DJ baloon buss ?
PPP needs to send a very strong message to PNC criminals.
The swamp is being drained. Another win for Guyanese.
@Former Member posted:Defending alleged criminal activities as harassment is quite unacceptable. Like DJ baloon buss ?
PPP needs to send a very strong message to PNC criminals.
Do you know how Christopher Jones get the barber shop equipment ?
Address the issue not DJ .
@Django posted:Do you know how Christopher Jones get the barber shop equipment ?
Address the issue not DJ .
Firstly, your title of this thread stated:
All media reports are providing evidence that appear to prove otherwise.
Is the Guyana media harassing Jones ?
This matter will be for the courts to decide. These alleged criminal activities are being investigated. The police are doing their jobs.
@Former Member posted:Firstly, your title of this thread stated:
"Police harassment of former Director of Sports Christopher Jones."
All media reports are providing evidence that appear to prove otherwise.
Is the Guyana media harassing Jones ?
This matter will be for the courts to decide. These alleged criminal activities are being investigated. The police are doing their jobs.
Do you know how Christopher Jones get the barber shop equipment ?
The emperor has no clothes. 
@Former Member posted:The emperor has no clothes.
No laughing matter ,retract your statement towards DJ .
A letter is different than a police investigation. I predict that Jones will be charged by the police based on information provided. 
The emperor has no clothes.
DJ bubble na buss.
Sounds shady.
The Guyanese media is on top of this one. No reports of harassment from any of the major news media outlet. They provided serious allegations of corruption. It's for the courts to decide. Innocent until proven guilty.
The current government is acting in Dictatorial manner using the Police to harass citizens of Guyana.
When the shoe is on the other foot ,it's a different matter .Quite appalling how folks see no wrong in the actions of police ,defying court orders.
@Former Member posted:
Jaggy pon rap. I watched his news conference. The PPP has communicated more to the Guyanese in two weeks than the PNC in two years.
I watched his KN radio interview. Granger and the entire AFC PNC can't even tie Jaggy's shoe lace. 
Guyana is on good hands. Good thing PPP won. 
@Django posted:The current government is acting in Dictatorial manner using the Police to harass citizens of Guyana.
When the shoe is on the other foot ,it's a different matter .Quite appalling how folks see no wrong in the actions of police ,defying court orders.
One criminal was caught stealing state properties and you think that the Police who did their jobs are harassing the citizens of Guyana?
Is it Ok for Norton to call out PNC hooligans to disturb the peace and create disturbances? In 2015, The Security Minister in the Coalition Government along with their Prime Minister with the blessings from the President went after PPP members trying to lock them up. You have control of those articles that were written at the time of the infractions.
@Former Member posted:I watched his KN radio interview. Granger and the entire AFC PNC can't even tie Jaggy's shoe lace.
Guyana is on good hands. Good thing PPP won.
That God for Bharat, we have overcome. Yes?
I heard dat Congress Place shyte their pants after Jagdeo's interview. All of the alleged PNC criminals are now running for cover and some of them are now hollering harassment.
Lock them PNC criminals up !!!!
@Former Member posted:I heard dat Congress Place shyte their pants after Jagdeo's interview. All of the alleged PNC criminals are now running for cover and some of them are now hollering harassment.
Lock them PNC criminals up !!!!
Remember, I said that Jagdeo will have no problem handling those who broke the law. Let them scream. If you do the crime you do the time.
@Former Member posted:I heard dat Congress Place shyte their pants after Jagdeo's interview. All of the alleged PNC criminals are now running for cover and some of them are now hollering harassment.
Lock them PNC criminals up !!!!
Why are you people so obsessed with sh*t, is it because Indians still squat on both sides of the street in India every morning ?
@Tola posted:Why are you people so obsessed with sh*t, is it because Indians still squat on both sides of the street in India every morning ?
You are a CERTIFIED Blackman. you should take a crap now and then.
@Tola posted:Why are you people so obsessed with sh*t, is it because Indians still squat on both sides of the street in India every morning ?
You're the expert. Lack of comprehension skills is a bad thing for a PNC apologist.
@Ramakant-P posted:Remember, I said that Jagdeo will have no problem handling those who broke the law. Let them scream. If you do the crime you do the time.
Jagdeo will buss their ball with a masala brick.
@Tola posted:Why are you people so obsessed with sh*t, is it because Indians still squat on both sides of the street in India every morning ?
Regardless which side of the street Indians may be shitting science has taught us that every mammal shit through their asses. No differences.
@Ramakant-P posted:One criminal was caught stealing state properties and you think that the Police who did their jobs are harassing the citizens of Guyana?
Get the facts ,instead of jumping to defend the Dictators who don't abide by the LAW.
Too many captains sailing the ship.
Are the police dictators ?
PPP will do what they were mandated to do.
AFC PNC will have to clean canals and weed grass for another 15-20 years.
Granger had about 1,000 overpaid Consultants. Talk about too many captains. Good thing PNC lost.
@Django posted:Get the facts ,instead of jumping to defend the Dictators who don't abide by the LAW.
Too many captains sailing the ship.
They maybe dictators but they are not breaking the law that the PNC formulated. When the law does not work in PNC favour, they create bacanal to get it changed. You do the crime you do the time.
In Guyana today Jagdeo is the best communicator. He is clear, precise and factual. Granger can barely mumble a complete sentence.
Loose tongues aren't wise people !!!
@Ramakant-P posted:They maybe dictators but they are not breaking the law that the PNC formulated. When the law does not work in PNC favour, they create bacanal to get it changed.
You do the crime you do the time.
What crime Christopher Jones committed ?
@Django posted:What crime Christopher Jones committed ?
He hasn't opened up the barber shop he indicated he was going to open up when he was given the grant. Maybe there is a time limit for proving that you are using the grant for the purpose for which it was obtained.
@Django posted:Loose tongues aren't wise people !!!
Why you hauling in Jhatt in the convo?
Breaking News: Jones was arrested according to Demerara waves. He can have his day in court to prove his innocence.
Innocent until proven guilty
100 percent.
He should have just walked into any police station and provided proof of acquisition of these items and just walked out scotch free.
There is more to this story.
@Django posted:What crime Christopher Jones committed ?
DJ, this escalated unnecessarily. He should have his lawyers on the spot and prevented the escalation. When the dust is settled on this, he might have just developed a very strong defence.
1. No original warrant.
2. No legal defence upon his arrest.
3. He appears to have acquired these items through a legal grant.
I am going him all the benefits of a doubt.
August 21, 2020
Police removing items from Mr. Christopher Jonesâ residence at Tucville, Georgetown at 1 Oâclock Friday, 21st August, 2020.
Despite a High Court order, Peopleâs National Congress Reform (PNCR) executive member, Christopher Jones was arrested on an allegation of simple larceny and several items connected to a barbershop that he planned to open were seized by police early Friday morning.
Mr. Jones, a former government Director Sport, was first taken by police to the Diamond Police Station and later transferred to the Brickdam Police Station where he was being questioned by investigators.
Attorney-at-Law Darren Wade told News-Talk Radio that initially the police had no search warrant but at the time of Mr. Jonesâ arrest and seizure of the barbershop chairs and air conditioning unit, police had a document but did not show him or his client.
Mr. Wade said the interim High Court order was read by him to two senior police officers outside Mr. Jonesâ home but they declined to accept it. He said one of them remarked âtake it to the court.â The lawyer said the order was not served on Police Commissioner Nigel Hoppie but it provided for agents or servants.
Regarding the arrest of Mr. Jones as part of a probe into simple larceny, the Attorney-at-Law said âyou cannot steal something from yourselfâ as his client followed all the rules in obtaining the more than GYD$4 million grant to purchase the items for the proposed barbershop. The funds were provided by the Ministry of Social Protectionâs Sustainable Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development (SLED) programme.
Attorney General Anil Nandlall told News-Talk Radio / Demerara Waves Online News said the new government has a duty to recover properties of the Ministry of Social Cohesion, based on an audit report, âwere identified to be at the home of Christopher Jonesâ and the police were dispatched to recover the items and take a statement about how they were at his premised. âThe new government needs to understand where various assets of the government are located so that the current ministers where the properties of the ministries are. Itâs a simple as that I donât know how it became some confrontational,â said Mr. Nandlall.
Told that the audit report shows that Mr. Jones had properly acquired those items through the SLED programme, Mr. Nandlall said Mr. Jones could have gone to the police station and given a statement.
The Attorney General said he was unaware of a High Court order prohibiting the search and seizure.
@Django posted:21st August 2020Dear Editor,An apology is owed to Christopher Jones and a more mature approach to sensitive issues adopted.The facts are that Chris Jones applied for a grant from the Ministry of Social Services and was awarded $4.9 Million to equip a Barbershop and employ twenty persons. Equipment was purchased and delivered to Jones as the 'beneficiary' of a government grant. The project was delayed and the equipment was retained by the legal owner (Jones). An audit revealed that the items were all together and not sold or disposed of in any way.To make a charge of larceny because the project has not materialized is ludicrous in extremis and certainly not a position any reasonable person can support. Whatever the reason for the project stalling, and there are numerous to choose from; NCM or endless political campaigning since December 21, 2018, for example. What then should be the approach?I would suggest that:1. Someone from a relevant Ministry reaches out to Jones and offers to assist with the establishment of the Barbershop business.2. Should Jones not be interested in the project at this stage, he be asked to return the equipment voluntarily.3. There is no case to be made for larceny or any other illegality and that must be discontinued immediately.4. The Guyana Police Force needs to carefully consider its actions and professionalism, their actions on the night of the 20th August does not do them credit.RespectfullyRobin Singh
PPP and PNC old heads will eventually smooth this one out. After carefully reviewing the gathered information, Jones will walk away free on this and might have to be compensated.
If there is proof that he acquired it legally as suggested then case closed.
An unsigned warrant was totally unacceptable in the first instance.
I am being as fair as possible. Robin Singh is correct.
@Former Member posted:DJ, this escalated unnecessarily.
He should have his lawyers on the spot and prevented the escalation.
When the dust is settled on this, he might have just developed a very strong defence.
1. No original warrant.
2. No legal defence upon his arrest.
3. He appears to have acquired these items through a legal grant.
I am going him all the benefits of a doubt.
The lawyers was there ,the police acted unprofessionally carrying out the instructions that was given.
Christopher Jones have done nothing illegal ,how can one be charged for simple larceny for stealing something from yourself . The government made Jones more popular ,he was wrongfully arrested.
Christopher Jones arrest.
@Django posted:The lawyers was there ,the police acted unprofessionally carrying out the instructions that was given.
Christopher Jones have done nothing illegal ,how can one be charged for simple larceny for stealing something from yourself . The government made Jones more popular ,he was wrongfully arrested.
There should be a swift apology to Jones and his family and financial compensation provided for the humiliation and distress caused as a result of excessive police actions.
I call a spade a spade. That's why people sometimes don't agree with me.
@Former Member posted:There should be a swift apology to Jones and his family and financial compensation provided for the humiliation and distress caused as a result of excessive police actions.
I call a spade a spade. That's why people sometimes don't agree with me.
The Government started on wrong footing ,someone power drunk or on the cusp of insanity.
HGP NIGHTLY NEWS- LIVE INTERVIEW WITH MR. CHRISTOPHER JONES- FORMER DIRECTOR OF SPORTS.....
Guyana Times.https://guyanatimesgy.com/apnu-afc-spent-4-9m-to-equip-non-existent-barber-shop/
Bai KP we are all Guyanese brothers and sisters. We need to step back and analyze this incident. I am sure that there is another side to it but the current facts are as follows:
1 The police showed up without a search warrant.
2. Jones exercised his constitutional right to ask for a warrant.
3. Jones claims that he received these items through a grant.
4. Arresting him without a warrant seems excessive.
5. Apparently a stay order was rejected by the police.
6. Is this way forward for our country ?
7. His children were traumatized.
I am not making this a political incident but I want to see justice for all of my Guyanese brothers and sisters.
Let's see the AG and head of police now present their side of this matter. We can then hear both sides of this matter and draw our conclusions.
PPP/C= Persecution Persecution Persecution/ Constructively
Remember the incident with Nandalall and the Law Books, Well the shoe is on the other foot. These political appointee are at the moment sabotaging the government, they are refusing to leave office and not wanting to return State Assets. The authorities must act swiftly, without prior notice, so to catch them in the act.
I do have a few concerns:
I am no expert but there are some serious unanswered questions. Let's await the other side of this matter. One can then assume that these are still state properties ?
If they are, why are this still at a private residence ?
@kp posted:Remember the incident with Nandalall and the Law Books, Well the shoe is on the other foot. These political appointee are at the moment sabotaging the government, they are refusing to leave office and not wanting to return State Assets. The authorities must act swiftly, without prior notice, so to catch them in the act.
Jagdeo did backdated the gift of the law books to Nanda Baba.
Those law books came in handy to deal with AFC PNC criminals trying to steal an election.
Chistopher Jones , have the documents and explained how the application was processed and supply of the merchandise.
Who ever instructed the police is answerable ,the two Indian policemen has exacerbated the issue further ,one threatened to hit Mrs.Jones .
I remember back in the days, the barber use to come around with his bicycle only with his scissors, razor and a piece of leather to sharpen his razor.
Why $4.9 Million in equipment?
I am awaiting on an official government statement and one from the police before drawing any conclusions based on additional facts presented. I am not taking sides on this one.
There is always his story, the government's story and the police stories. Old people say that every story has three sides.
@Mitwah posted:I remember back in the days, the barber use to come around with his bicycle only with his scissors, razor and a piece of leather to sharpen his razor.
Why $4.9 Million in equipment?
Valid question and this was acquired and paid for without NPTAB's approval.
@Mitwah posted:I remember back in the days, the barber use to come around with his bicycle only with his scissors, razor and a piece of leather to sharpen his razor.
Why $4.9 Million in equipment?
It's modern barber shop with about 12 chairs .Guyana prices are totally different from other parts of the world.
@Mitwah posted:I remember back in the days, the barber use to come around with his bicycle only with his scissors, razor and a piece of leather to sharpen his razor.
Why $4.9 Million in equipment?
Because today dem bais donât just get a âsquare back Jackson muff and part.â
@Django posted:It's modern barber shop with about 12 chairs .Guyana prices are totally different from other parts of the world.
Most of the Barber shops here don't have more than 4 chairs.
12 chairs and scissors costing $ 4.9 million ? Something doesn't add up. Let's await an independent audit of this unapproved NPTAB transaction.
@Former Member posted:Because today dem bais donât just get a âsquare back Jackson muff and part.â
these days, I just get a #1 and 1/2.
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