Region 3 REO denies sexually harassing woman

By Chevy Devonish On In Guyana News |
GPSU’s acting President Deborah Murphy (centre), flanked by the union’s 2nd VP Dawn Gardener (second from left) and 3rd VP Carmelita Laulys (third from right, front) at a news conference yesterday
GPSU’s acting President Deborah Murphy (centre), flanked by the union’s 2nd VP Dawn Gardener (second from left) and 3rd VP Carmelita Laulys (third from right, front) at a news conference yesterday

Region 3 REO Donald Gajraj has denied allegations that he sexually harassed a female employee of the regional administration, while the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) yesterday called for him to be sent on leave to facilitate the ongoing police probe and to guard against possible victimisation.

On June 28th, a female employee of the Region 3 Regional Democratic Council (RDC) went to the police claiming that she had been sexually harassed by Gajraj, the region’s Regional Executive Officer (REO) on June 18.

The GPSU, during a press briefing yesterday, stated that the woman is also