The Guyana Police Force (GPF) rolled out a series of Christmas outreach and youth engagement activities across several regions between December 11 and 14, 2025, as part of its ongoing community policing programme. In Regional Police Division Two (Pomeroon–Supenaam), the division hosted its annual Christmas Tree Light-up and Children’s Party on Saturday, December 13, at the divisional headquarters compound. More than 200 children from police youth groups and families of ranks stationed in the division attended. Activities included games, bouncy castles and the distribution of gifts, with Santa Claus also making an appearance.
Meanwhile, in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), the Commander of Regional Division Eight, Senior Superintendent R. Stanley and his administrative team hosted a Christmas party for youth group members at the Mahdia Police Station compound on Sunday. The event formed part of the division’s youth outreach programme aimed at strengthening relationships between the police and young people in the Mahdia community. During brief remarks, the commander extended Christmas greetings and encouraged discipline, respect and positive life choices. Participants took part in games and interactive sessions and received gifts and Christmas treats.
In Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), the Annai Police Station, in collaboration with the North Rupununi Community Police Group, conducted a Christmas gift distribution on Thursday, December 11. The activity was led by Sergeant Osborne, subordinate officer in charge of the station, with support from Detective Sergeant Hazelwood and other ranks. Children from the communities of Annai, Rupertee, Wowetta and Fair View benefited from the initiative, which the police said was aimed at strengthening police-community relations during the festive season. The GPF Academy also hosted a “Trainees in Concert and Christmas Tree Light-up” on Sunday, December 14, at its Georgetown campus at Eve Leary. Trainees from the Berbice, Georgetown and Essequibo campuses presented musical performances, poetry and an Amerindian dance. The event concluded with the lighting of the Christmas tree. Senior officers in attendance included Deputy Commissioner (Administration) Ravindradat Budhram and Deputy Commissioner Simon McBean, Director of the Police Academy. Additionally, ranks from Regional Division Nine hosted a Christmas activity for children in Lethem and Tabatinga on Saturday, December 13. The event featured performances, games and the distribution of toys to children, with parents also in attendance.
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