Police, miners meet on security in mining areas

Top Cop Clifton Hicken (centre) with some of those in attendance (Police photo)

Executives of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) yesterday visited Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken at his Eve Leary Office  and forged a path towards enhanced security measures within mining communities in the country.

There have been recent attacks in mining communities which have led to expressions of concern.

On March 3rd, a 50-year-old miner and a 30-year-old labourer both of Bartica, were shot and killed by two masked men during a robbery at Arimu Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven.