3 Police Stations commissioned in Region 7

The Guyana Police Force officially commissioned three new police stations in the #2 Sub-Division of Region #7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) on Wednesday between 11:30h and 18:00h.
Eteringbang Police Station, Kamarang Police Station, and Imbaimadai Police Station are the newly commissioned facilities, reconstructed to boost security in the region.
The commissioning ceremonies were led by Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn, accompanied by Andre Ally, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs; Errol Watts, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations); and Assistant Commissioner Dion Moore, Regional Commander, Region 7.

Eteringbang Police Station
The first ceremony, chaired by Assistant Commissioner Moore, was held at Eteringbang Police Station. Remarks were delivered by Permanent Secretary Ally and Deputy Commissioner Watts, with the feature address presented by Minister Benn.
The event concluded with the official ribbon-cutting and plaque unveiling. Approximately 40 persons attended, with full police coverage.
A total of $40 million was spent on the reconstruction of the Eteringbang Police Station, marking a major milestone in enhancing safety and security for the community.
Strategically located in a vital border community, the modernised facility is equipped with upgraded infrastructure and state-of-the-art resources, enabling the Guyana Police Force to enhance crime prevention, improve emergency response times, and strengthen collaboration with the community.

Kamarang Police Station
Between 13:30h and 16:00h, the team proceeded to Kamarang Police Station for the second commissioning ceremony, chaired by Inspector David Hunte.
The programme began with a prayer by Elder Rudolph Wellington, followed by a cultural dance and a poem performed by Woman Constable 26555 Anselmo.
Brief remarks were made by Assistant Commissioner Moore, Permanent Secretary Ally, and Deputy Commissioner Watts, with Minister Benn delivering the feature address.
Sgt 19599 Porter offered the vote of thanks before the ribbon-cutting and plaque unveiling.
Approximately 50 persons attended, with full police coverage.

Imbaimadai Police Station
The final commissioning ceremony was held at the Imbaimadai Police Station from 16:20h to 18:00h, chaired by Assistant Commissioner Moore.
The event included remarks from Permanent Secretary Ally and Deputy Commissioner Watts, followed by the feature address from Minister Benn.
The ceremony also concluded with the official ribbon-cutting and plaque unveiling, with some 40 persons in attendance and full police coverage.
Commander Moore, Inspector Hunte, and the ranks extended appreciation to the Government of Guyana, Minister Benn, the Guyana Police Force, stakeholders, residents, and officers, who contributed to the successful hosting of the events.
These new facilities are expected to enhance law enforcement capabilities, improve community policing services, and strengthen public safety in the #2 Sub-Division and Region #7 as a whole.