RHTY&SC cricket team honour outstanding law enforcement officers
Six outstanding law enforcement officers from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) ‘B’ Division on Sunday last were specially honoured when the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC), M.S hosted its first-ever “Tribute to Policemen” programme in conjunction with the ‘B’ Division and Food for the Poor (Guy) Inc.
President David Granger and Commander Ian Amsterdam pose with the awardees
The honouring of the lawmen is a part of a ‘Say No to Crime’ programme between the Police Force and Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation.
The two organisations in 2014 launched the joint programme under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph and since then has worked together to make a positive difference in the lives of less fortunate youths.
To date, they have donated sport and educational equipment to clubs and schools, donated $500,000 worth of school bags and $300,000 worth of footwear to students and have also made donation to the Rose Hall Town Police Outpost.
The six officers honoured were Corporal 20697 P. Wilburgh, Corporal 17200 D. Blair, Constable 21179 Melville, Special Constable 18403 Fraser and Corporal 21415 Narine. The awardees were selected based on their personal discipline, performance on duty, commitment and public image.
Club Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster noted that the joint cooperation between the two dynamic organisations is much needed as the GPF alone cannot alone be expected to stop crime and the factors that contribute to social ills.
The RHTY&SC, M.S, despite its very hectic list of activities, would continue to work closely with the GPF and he offered congratulations to the honoured policemen for the high standard of their service.
He told them that because of their dedication, Berbicians have developed confidence in the Force. Foster also disclosed that the RHTY&SC, M.S, cricket teams and the Police Force ‘B’ Division would be working together shortly on a massive Traffic Education Campaign, the second edition of the Edward B. Beharry Company Limited’s ‘Say No to Suicide and Yes to Education’ campaign and the hosting of several sport events.
These would include football, basketball, volleyball and cricket tournaments for youths in crime affected areas such as Angoy’s Avenue, Fyrish, Tain, Rose Hall Town and Hopetown. Commander-in-Chief of Guyana’s armed forces and Executive President of Guyana, David Granger, handed over the award to the six officers, along with ‘B’ Division Commander Ian Amsterdam. Each of the awardees received a trophy, a Medal of Excellence and a collection of gifts. The club would like to express gratitude to Food for the Poor (Guy) Inc. and Sueria Manufacturing for their support of the programme.
