One year later: The Ronaldo Peters’ Killing

Dear Editor,

April 7, 2026, marked one year since the killing of Ronaldo Peters in Linden, a painful and unresolved chapter that continues to weigh heavily on the hearts of his family, the people of this community, and all who believe in justice and accountability.

One year later, the grief remains, but so too does the anger, the frustration, and the deep sense that justice has been far too slow in coming. Ronaldo Peters was a son, a friend, a member of our community, his life had value, and his death must never be reduced to just another file in a system that too often appears indifferent to the suffering of ordinary citizens.

What makes this tragedy even more troubling is that his life was taken by a Sergeant of the Guyana Police Force, an institution entrusted with the sacred duty to protect and serve. When the very force meant to uphold the law becomes the subject of such grave concern, it strikes at the foundation of public trust. That trust, once broken, cannot be repaired with silence, delay, or half-measures.

Let us be clear: calling for accountability is not an attack on policing, it is a demand for better policing. It is a call for a Guyana Police Force that operates with integrity, transparency, and respect for human life. It is about ensuring that those who wear the uniform understand that their authority comes with responsibility, and that no badge should ever place anyone above the law.

The people of Linden are not asking for special treatment, we are asking for fairness. We are asking for answers. We are asking for a process that is transparent and free from influence. Most importantly, we are asking that the life of Ronaldo Peters be treated with the dignity and seriousness it deserves.

To the family of Ronaldo Peters, your pain is shared by many, and your call for justice is not forgotten. To the Guyana Police Force, this moment demands reflection, accountability, and action. And to those responsible for ensuring justice, the time for delay has long passed. A year is too long to wait. Justice must not only be done, it must be seen, it must be felt, and it must be delivered without fear or favour.