Comments on: Berbicians licences suspended over fatal accident charges

By: Atiq

Atiq — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:54:24 +0000

First of all these men should not even have a license any time in the future. They should be punished and taken completely off the roads.It is because of these men pedestrians are at risk. The news staff did a great job. However, do they check their photos and materials before they even publish it? The picutre used for Gerald Depoo is not even his picture. It is picture of another individual. This gives the public a very bad impression of him. They should pay a lot more attention to these situations because if they don’t they will face lots of problems in the future. They should publish another article clearing this individuals name and proving that they are a reliable source that the people can rely on.

By: tiger

tiger — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:41:29 +0000

gettho youth it wil not happen in guyana dem magistrates have 2 meny god children & friends

By: pinkotusblossom

pinkotusblossom — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:06:54 +0000

OR A CARELESS DRIVER I MIGHT ADD???

By: pinkotusblossom

pinkotusblossom — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:06:02 +0000

YES GINGER56, REVOKED!! HAVE YOU EVER LOST ANYONE FROM A DRUNK DRIVER??? MAYBE NOT.

By: Free One

Free One — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:19:13 +0000

that is the right thing to do,suspend it until trial finish,if found guilty then revoke it, i believe it is fair, a message must send to the rest who continue to drive dangerously and reckless on our road.

By: Ankoko

Ankoko — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:46:32 +0000

There was a time when it was the norm to suspend the licenses of drivers charged in fatalities. I never felt doing so was right/legal because it takes away the presumption of innocence which is a cornerstone of the laws of any democratic society. (Then again Guyana is different). That practice was eventually stopped for whatever reason.
I do support very harsh penalties for those found guilty of causing the death or serious injury to others by using a motor vehicle in a dangerous/reckless or careless manner but I don’t think it is fair to start punishing a person before they are found guilty which is what suspending the license before a trial is.

By: freespeech

freespeech — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:38:07 +0000

at last they are paying attention,

By: michael drepaul

michael drepaul — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:09:36 +0000

SAM, you are quite correct in saying all that. I wrote something similar when we were discussing OVER-TAKING wrecklessly and causing accidents. Not only must the laws get tougher, they must be ENFORCED!
People must value life more especially when behind the wheel of any vehicle.
I know what it is like to lose relatives in car crashes. It was 3 at one time for us in 1983 on the no. 19 road, Corentyne.

By: Fulano de Tal

Fulano de Tal — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:42:31 +0000

Correction: Actually I meant revoked.

By: patt3000

patt3000 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:01:24 +0000

They should also start people for jay walking. They did before.

By: amen-ra

amen-ra — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:59:18 +0000

This is a breath of fresh air, knowing that the judge suspend their license pending the outcome of the trial,and if found guilty it should be suspended for a long time,and fines and jail should be recommended.

By: simon harry

simon harry — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:03:33 +0000

The article said suspended pending the outcome of their matter .

By: Arnold

Arnold — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:53:48 +0000

After the trial, would be decided.

By: Ginger56

Ginger56 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:51:46 +0000

Do you mean revoke?

By: Fulano de Tal

Fulano de Tal — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:33:08 +0000

A very welcome development. I hope these same measures are implemented nationwide. More licences need to be suspended especially as far as the minibuses are concerned. If they have no regard for human life then they ought not be behind the steering wheel of anything.

By: kabaka

kabaka — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:25:31 +0000

Thats not how the law works.You should know better being in Canada.

By: Gettho Youth

Gettho Youth — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:09:23 +0000

I trust that the magistrates in Georgetown and all over guyana read this and start doing the same.

By: SAM

SAM — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:02:30 +0000

If we are to get tough on road tragedies, then more stringent laws will have to be applied. EG. enforcing speed limits, d.u.i. twelve hrs. suspensions, permanent suspensions & jail terms to name a few. If caught driving under suspension, automatic jail sentences. The laws in Guyana, or those in authority will have to get tougher with these dorks that’s taking innocent lives because of a few dollars. life is very precious & you only have one chance at it.

By: pinklotusblossom

pinklotusblossom — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:00:37 +0000

suspended?? it should be taken away permanently