Border communities are frontline of Guyana’s sovereignty – Home Affairs Minister

…as over $200M Imbotero Police Station commissioned

The Government has strengthened its security presence in Region One (Barima–Waini) with an investment of more than $200 million for the reconstructed Imbotero Wharf, a new Police boathouse, and the rebuilt Imbotero Police Station along the Barima River.

The facilities were commissioned on Wednesday during a ceremony attended by Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond, who said the investments are part of the Government’s strategy to reinforce law enforcement capacity and safeguard Guyana’s borders.
“Border communities are not the edges of Guyana; they are the frontline of our sovereignty,” the Minister stated.
According to Walrond, the upgraded infrastructure will support expanded river patrols and improve monitoring along the Barima River corridor. The facilities are also expected to enable quicker responses to incidents in surrounding communities.
The new Police boathouse will provide operational support for river patrols in the area, while the reconstructed wharf will assist with docking and logistical activities for law enforcement operations. The rebuilt Police station is expected to improve the working environment for officers and enhance service delivery to residents in nearby communities.