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vertise with us!] ... Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana**Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Riding on the Crest of Truth** ... # Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency Posted by: Denis Chabrol in Crime, News, Politics Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 0 Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 by Denis Chabrol The two Child Care Protection Officers allegedly dragging a schoolgirl on the road in the vicinity of the busy Stabroek Market square. Two officers of the Child Protection Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security have been suspended after a video surfaced showing them allegedly dragging a uniformed schoolgirl by her hands and hair on a road, two days after former CPA Chief Ann Greene bemoaned that entity’s apparent lack of leadership. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud described the video as “appalling” and said police have been summoned to investigate the incident. “They have been suspended with immediate effect and the Police has been called in to take action,” she said in her brief statement. Based on the video, the incident occurred in busy Stabroek Market square in the vicinity of minibus parks. Seeking to assure the public that her ministry was committed to protecting children, she vowed that incidents such as that would not be tolerated. The minister said the two officers violated the CPA’s rules and they could be punished. “They will be held accountable for their conduct which run counter to the values and operational procedures of the Child Protection Agency,” Dr Persaud said. A uniformed policeman was also seen interacting briefly with the CPA officers. The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party questioned how could that incident be tolerated and accused Dr Persaud of “failing the children of this country”. The video emerged on social media two days after retired Chief Probation and Welfare Officer and former CPA Director, Ann Greene raised concerns about the apparent lack of training and leadership at that agency. “There is something not right at the Childcare & Protection Agency in terms of leadership and execution of roles. There are reports ... She recommended “serious intervention” to save the CPA and the Probation & Social Services and all the ... Ms Greene’s letter was triggered by the recent delivery of babies by a 15-year old and a 14–year old girl. ... the medical officers were bound by the Child Protection laws to report the matter to the CPA who must intervene for the ... Against the backdrop of the concerns by the CPA Director, WIN called for an urgent independent operational review of ... Type your email… Subscribe 2026-03-03 **Denis Chabrol** Previous: Brother, sister drown at Melanie Damishana after wandering from parents – police #### Archives March 2026|S|M|T|W|T|F|S| |1|2|3|4|5|6|7| |8|9|10|11|12|13|14| |15|16|17|18|19|20|21

vertise with us!] ... Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana**Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Riding on the Crest of Truth** ... # Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency Posted by: Denis Chabrol in Crime, News, Politics Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 0 Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 by Denis Chabrol The two Child Care Protection Officers allegedly dragging a schoolgirl on the road in the vicinity of the busy Stabroek Market square. Two officers of the Child Protection Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security have been suspended after a video surfaced showing them allegedly dragging a uniformed schoolgirl by her hands and hair on a road, two days after former CPA Chief Ann Greene bemoaned that entity’s apparent lack of leadership. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud described the video as “appalling” and said police have been summoned to investigate the incident. “They have been suspended with immediate effect and the Police has been called in to take action,” she said in her brief statement. Based on the video, the incident occurred in busy Stabroek Market square in the vicinity of minibus parks. Seeking to assure the public that her ministry was committed to protecting children, she vowed that incidents such as that would not be tolerated. The minister said the two officers violated the CPA’s rules and they could be punished. “They will be held accountable for their conduct which run counter to the values and operational procedures of the Child Protection Agency,” Dr Persaud said. A uniformed policeman was also seen interacting briefly with the CPA officers. The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party questioned how could that incident be tolerated and accused Dr Persaud of “failing the children of this country”. The video emerged on social media two days after retired Chief Probation and Welfare Officer and former CPA Director, ... not right at the Childcare & Protection Agency in terms of leadership and execution of roles. There are reports ... the medical officers were bound by the Child Protection laws to report the matter to the CPA who must intervene for the ... Against the backdrop of the concerns by the CPA Director, WIN called for an urgent independent operational review of ... ### Discover more from Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe 2026-03-03 **Denis Chabrol** Previous: Brother, sister drown at Melanie Damishana after wandering from parents – police #### Archives March 2026|S|M|T|W|T|F|S| |1|2|3|4|5|6|7| |8|9|10|11|12|13|14| |15|16|17|18|19|20|21

Minister says she is working to fix “broken” Childcare and Protection system By News Source Guyana on March 5, 2026 Pushing back against criticisms that all is not well at the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA), Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vindhya Persaud on Thursday said she “inherited a broken system”. Persaud has been the Minister of Human Services since 2020. In an interview today, she said over the last five years, she has worked to put systems in place in accordance with the Child Protection Act of 2009. The Childcare and Protection Agency has come under heavy criticism about its management and training in wake up of a number of recent incidents. Earlier this week, two Officers from the Agency were caught on camera dragging a school girl along the roadway, while there was the death of a 14-year-old girl one month after giving birth and in another incident, a 15-year-old mother was brutally attacked and stabbed by the father of her child. The recent incidents forced the former Director of the Childcare and Protection Agency, Ann Greene to question the ... “I inherited a broken system when I came into office, and I have spent the last five years working to fix those things, ... continue to have work done to ensure that it is optimally operationalized. But I think it is a bit irresponsible for a ... In a recent letter to the press, the former Director of the Agency said reports suggest that the agency is being ... she said. Alluding to the case involving the two welfare officers, Minister Persaud assured that anyone found culpable of violating the rights of children will be held accountable. She, however, underscored the need for proper systems to be followed as the investigation into the incident continues. “Any behavior that puts a child in danger or that perpetrates any form of abuse, will not be tolerated by this minister, the ministry and the Child Protection Agency. So, we have immediately taken action, sent those officers on administrative leave. They have met with the Permanent Secretary, the Director of the Child Protection Agency and the necessary steps will be followed. We will follow all the steps. It is not a simple solution of doing something. We have to follow due process at the end of the day but we will hold them accountable, I can tell you that,” she assured. ... Minister Persaud, in response, told News Source that in both cases, the protocols were followed. ... court, that person was on remand, and then we have the second aspect of it.” Minister said. Minister Persaud said the Human Services Ministry will continue to build on existing systems. However, she admitted ... Retired Director of Childcare and Protection Agency questions current management of Agency and training Two Welfare Officers suspended over dragging of schoolgirl at market square [Child Care Agency carrying out full investigation of sex assault allegations against Minister Dharamlall -Human Services Minister announces]<