The Fire Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) is extremely concerned about the number of persons wantonly setting fires in violation of the relevant laws and defiance of the “NO Burn” policy implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The police will aggressively effect the law in this regard.
On Wednesday, 8 May 2024, Joslyn Ventour, 78-year-old retiree of Beaulieu, St George, was charged with the offence of setting fire without notice given to neighbours. She was granted bail in the sum of $3,000 with one surety.
In a similar incident, on Thursday, 9 May 2024, Donna James, 33-year-old chef of Grand Anse, St George, was charged with the offence of setting fire to bushes without notice given to neighbours. She was granted bail in the sum of $4,000 with one surety.
Both women are to appear at St George’s Magistrate Court on Tuesday, 18 June 2024.
The Royal Grenada Police Force reminds the public that we must all act responsibly in order to minimise the multiplicity of adverse effects of the severe dry season.
Anyone in doubt about the right to burn may contact the Ministry of Agriculture, the Fire Department, or the nearest police station.
Office of Commissioner of Police
