As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between law enforcement and the communities they serve, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is continuing its outreaches and youth engagement initiatives across several regions.
Leading the charge in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) was Woman Corporal McAlmont, Officer-in-Charge of the Aroaima Police Outpost, who spearheaded a community outreach session in Aroaima and Huru Hururu Mission. The interactive sessions focused on pressing community concerns and awareness initiatives, including noise nuisance; police recruitment drive; domestic violence awareness; police youth group fundraising; security awareness; road safety – the five c’s: promoting courteous and cautious road use and election education which highlighted electoral offences and civic responsibilities.
A young cancer survivor who was a victim of a robbery given school supplies, uniforms and other essentials intended to support her academic journey by members of the GPF
Youth literacy
Meanwhile, in celebration of its 186th Anniversary, the GPF also hosted the Annual Spelling Bee Competition on July 31 at the Bartica Community Centre. Organised by Regional Division Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) under the leadership of Commander Assistant Commissioner Dion Moore, the event brought together young minds from across the region in a display of academic excellence and confidence.
Annual Spelling Bee Competition at Bartica Community Centre
10 finalists from Police Youth Groups in Dogg Point, Byderabo, Agatash, Mora Camp, and Purple Heart competed in a rigorous three-round contest. The top performers were 1st Place: Danny Benjamin – Awarded a mountain bike, a laptop, a backpack with school supplies, and a trophy; 2nd Place: Tailia Alert – received a MacBook, backpack with school supplies, and a trophy; 3rd Place: Sebastian Chung – also received a MacBook, backpack with school supplies and a trophy. All remaining participants received MacBook backpacks filled with educational essentials.
Community outreaches at Aroaima and Huru Hururu Mission
The event officiated by a panel of judges from the education sector and regional administration. Commander Moore praised the contestants, remarking, “Each of you is a winner today.” He urged them to pursue excellence in every aspect of life and reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to youth development and education.
Support
Meanwhile, the GPF’s Community Relations Department recently reached out to a young cancer survivor who had also been a victim of robbery earlier this year. The department, led by Woman Superintendent Leslyn Smith, visited the child and her grandmother, presenting a specially prepared back-to-school package.
The package included school supplies, uniforms and other essentials intended to support the child’s academic journey. Superintendent Smith noted, “This young person has already overcome tremendous challenges. As a Force that values community wellbeing, we believe it is our duty to ensure that such bravery is met with the support needed to continue moving forward.”
