Sports federations condemn recent spate of killings

Some local sports federations/associations have collectively condemned the recent killings of cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry and the vigilante killing of Haresh Singh, calling for swift justice and an end to the senseless violence at West Coast Berbice.

In a press release sent out to the media, the federations also called on the nation to unite and condemn the killings that have taken place on the West Coast of Berbice. The release which was signed by several association heads stated:

“We are deeply troubled by the gruesome and violent nature of these murders and wish to extend our condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased.

We call on the Law Enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough and swift investigation into these killings and to hold accountable those responsible.

We also call on all Guyanese, regardless of ethnicity, religious or political affiliation, to exercise restraint by not indulging in any form of inciteful, violent or retaliatory behavior. While we are all still hurting from these events, the time to stop this senseless violence is now.

Signed by Aubrey Hutson: President Athletic Association of Guyana

Gokran Ramdhani: President Guyana Badminton Association Michael Singh: President Guyana Basketball Federation

Steve Ninvalle: President Guyana Boxing Association

Wayne Forde: President Guyana Football Federation

Aleem Hussain: President Guyana Golf Association

Philip Fernandes: Guyana Hockey Association

Gavin Singh: President Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation

David Fernandes: President Guyana Squash Association Samuel Barakat: President Guyana Tennis Association Godfrey Munroe: President Guyana Table Tennis Association