THE Prime Minister’s Representative in Region Two, Arnold Adams, has said that his office continues to represent Essequibians, including the victims of sexual crimes who are still awaiting justice.

Adams told the Guyana Chronicle, during a recent interview, that on a daily basis his office facilitates countless persons seeking help with housing and police-related matters. He said he is happy that his office has managed to get most of these issues resolved.

He related that as recent as Wednesday, a family approached his office stating that their daughter was sexually abused and that the perpetrator continues to walk free despite a charge being laid against him. The family took their concerns to Adams, who immediately made contact with the relevant authorities.

Adams said it appears as though the police were acting slowly on the matter. He told this publication that it is alleged that the female was sexually abused by a relative and the police did not charge him nor was a proper investigation launched.

Adams said that as a result of his intervention, the matter will soon be in the hands of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The victim’s relatives told this newspaper that they were losing hope as they were not getting justice. The mother of the victim said that she is currently depressed as the entire community knows of the issue and the perpetrator continues to walk free.

“We feel much better when we know the file will be sent to DPP. Every time we were asking the police for answers, they were pushing us around and we were helpless. We are very happy for Mr Adams’s help,” the woman said.

Like that family, Adams said he represented many other abused females who have reached out to him. He said he partners with the Guyana Police Force and other stakeholders in the region when such matters are reported to him.

“I continue to say that my office is always open to anyone who has problems. I will continue to represent personal interest and I am here to serve,” Adams said.

His office is located at Anna Regina, next door to the Eureka Lab.