President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday confirmed acting commissioner Henry Greene as substantive Police Commis-sioner asserting that he took the position at a difficult time and has performed creditably in the two years.
Henry Greene
Jagdeo said he expects that Greene would perform at the highest level since the citizens of Guyana place a great deal of trust in him. He also urged the new commissioner to sustain the strong collaborative ties the force has with the Guyana Defence Force.
The President added that he was pleased to confirm Greene, as he was in appointing Commodore Gary Best as Chief of Staff of the GDF.
Greene had been acting since late July 2006 when then Police Commissioner Winston Felix proceeded on pre-retirement leave. His confirmation as top cop had been mooted for sometime now.
“I have never been involved in any drug activity with any drug lord and I maintain that position onto this day”, Greene told reporters yesterday after he was sworn in, in reference to insinuations after his visas to the US were revoked.
Greene said that he stands by the statement he had issued in the wake of the revocation, in which he denied allegations of any wrongdoing. The US had revoked Greene’s diplomatic visa in April 2006 before taking back his visitor’s visa in June of the same year after Washington alleged that the then Acting Police Commissioner had benefited materially from the drugs trade. Back in 2006 Greene said that the revocation was a painful event for him, but he noted that it is the prerogative of states to grant visas and to also revoke such visas in their own deliberate judgment, subject to the application of their laws.
“I want categorically to state that I have never been involved in any way with illegal drug operations either locally or abroad, and I have never associated with any drug dealer,” Greene, had stressed in his statement.
Yesterday the Commis-sioner was full of gratitude to the President, his government and the people of Guyana for “the confidence which they have bestowed upon me”.
He said the entire force also threw their support around him, adding that he will continue to work assiduously to keep the country safe.
Greene stated that his duty and that of the force is to preserve the people’s interest, which he said, includes their right to a country that is secure. He added that people should be allowed to walk the streets peacefully and enjoy the things that they have.
According to him, the confirmation came at the right time since the Police Service Commission was expected to name ranks that have been promoted hours after his swearing in. Greene noted the ranks had been waiting on the promotions since 2006.
Congratulations Mr Commissioner.When will the public get a progress report on the Lindo Creek massacre,the recent death in the Brickdam lock-ups,and the arms found in Regent street.Do not forget those corrupt Traffic cops.
YOU DESERVE YOUR CONFIRMATION.
he should never have gotten that position, his visas was revoked by the american embassy, that means they have evidence of some wrong doing.
PHOTOGUY,
Stop fooling yuhself, the Americans at the Embassy DON’T have to have any evidence to revoke anyone’s visa, they’re so gullible that they have to only have a rumour and they believe. The only way to avoid them is by staying under the radar, don’t even pass on Duke St. by the Embassy. They doh wok by evidence banna, get it straight.
PHOTOGUY,
I agree wid you he shouldn’t get the position, but the visa thing I disagree with.
Ha! Ha! that is why they seleted him
Mackydog it is really annoying to read your comments ,if you think that the US government are just working off of rumours why is it that people like the former home affairs minister is not in his position. I think that they should give you the position seeing that you are so sure that this Government is doing the right thing,on another note you should remove the US Flag that is displayed by your name.
they (us)must have a reason to revoke someone’s visa, of which the person is notified.
I don’t think that Mr Henry Greene can do anything possitive
for the United States Authorities and I don’t know why
Washington would want to make such an allegation against him
in regards to him benefited from the drug lords in Guyana that
would of caused them to revoked “BOTH”, all two (2) of his
U.S. Visa, Mr Greene are you saying that someone in Washington
don’ like you Sir ??????????????????.
The allegation by the United States State Department against
Mr Henry Greene raise serious doubts as to his professionalism and futhre bring into question his integrity, cridibility and ability
to lead the Guyana Police Force that is already viewed by most
Guyanese as a currupt organisation from top to bottom.
Mr Greene don’t deserve this promotion Mr President.
Why should government and high ranking Guyanese officials have access visas(US, Canadian etc) at the ready. They have the power to make decisions that impact the lives the Guyanese public (non-visas). When things go bad, they up and leave the mess. File for the visa as needed. If they still want visa, then you can’t be in these positions. The same goes for the people with US citizenship etc…
Now the US should respond and give the reason why his visa was revoked.
“The us had revoked Greene Daplomatic visa in April of 2006
before taking back his visitor’s visa in June of the same
year after WASHINGTON ALLEDGED THAT THE THEN ACTING POLICE
COMMISSIONER HAD BENEFITED MATTERIALLY FROM THE DRUGS TRADE”.
You need to read the article again my friend Badlall.
Happy 2009 by brother.
MR GREEN STEP UP AND GET RID OF THE TRIGGER HAPPY YOUTHS robing the citizens on a daily basis.
get your men out there and rain them in.
CONGRATULATIONS.
Happy New Year and congratulations to the Top Cop! Now the boys like Slowe and others will get their promotions.
Then Mr. Green, If you have not been involved in drugs in any way, shape or form can you tell the public why your visa was revoked???….
its about time. all the best to u.