GPHC off-duty employee arrested concerning video of Lola Doll’s private area; hospital apologises

Last Updated on Thursday, 11 September 2025, 23:07 by Writer

A Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) orthopaedic technician has been arrested in connection with a video recording traumatised Lolita “Lola” Callender while she was a patient at the Emergency Department, authorities said Thursday.

Police said they have since seized the 2o-year-old man’s phone for an analysis to be conducted by the Cyber Crime Unit as part of a probe into the offence of “publication or transmission of an image of the private area of a person.”

If charged indictably and convicted for such an offence, the penalties under the Cyber Crime Act are a fine of GY$8 million and imprisonment for five years. On summary conviction, the punishment is GY$3 million and three years imprisonment.

The Guyana Police Force said the technician admitted to video recording the well-known make-up artist and singer. He reportedly told investigators that he sent the recording to his ex-girlfriend by WhatsApp but after he saw it circulating on social media he deleted it from his phone.

“The suspect is presently in custody, and checks are presently being made to locate the ex-girlfriend,” police added.

The GPHC said the video recording was done while the patient was in its Emergency Department in a “vulnerable state” and receiving emergency medical care. “The Corporation takes this matter extremely seriously and immediately launched an internal investigation.”

The hospital said the orthopaedic technician was off-duty at the time the video recording was made.

The GPHC apologised to the patient and others for the recording. “We deeply regret this incident and extend our sincerest apologies to the patient and her relatives. Safeguarding the dignity, privacy, and well-being of our patients remains our highest priority, and we will continue to take all necessary measures to uphold these standards,” the hospital added.

The GPHC reminded all staff, patients and the general public that video recording or photography within its facility is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized by Management. “Any breach of this policy is a violation of patient privacy, hospital policy, professional ethics, and the trust placed in us by those who seek care,” the hospital said in its statement.

Meanwhile, the police force said the 72-hour detention period for suspect Paul “Randell” Daby Jr has elapsed and he was placed on GY$1 million bail with “strict reporting conditions to the police.” Another suspect was released on GY$500,000 bail.

Police said they have since interviewed Ms Callender about last Sunday’s shooting while she was seated in her car at Texas Square, East Ruimveldt. The 33-year-old woman was reportedly shot eight times to her right leg, hands, face, and neck.