Region 1 commissions $231M regional police headquarters
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn unveils the plaque at the commissioning ceremony on Saturday
On Saturday, Region 1 (Barima-Waini) Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley, joined Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn to commission its $213 million state-of-the-art Mabaruma Divisional Headquarters, marking a significant advance for law enforcement in the region. According to Ashley, services at the facility will include specialised units for handling domestic violence and sexual offences, with child-friendly interview places.
Minister Benn, Regional Chairman Ashley and senior police ranks at the ribbon cutting ceremony
The new facility also boasts upgraded administrative offices, among other critical operational areas, all designed to enhance police effectiveness in the region, and foster stronger community engagement, he noted.
Among those present at the commissioning were Andre Ally, Permanent Secretary of the Home Affairs Ministry; Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Errol Watts; Mabaruma Mayor, Trevi Leung; Regional Education Officer (REO), Cliva Joseph; Senior Superintendent Krishnadat Ramana, Commander of Regional Police Division 1; other senior and junior ranks of the regions police force, and regional officials.
