Largest Station Management Committee project undertaken at Fort Wellington

Nov 19, 2012 News

The Station Management Committee of the Fort Wellington Police Station is showing exactly how the police and community could cooperate to get things done. The Committee has undertaken a multi-million project, which is touted as the largest Station Management Committee project undertaken in Guyana.

Assistant Superintendent Jairam Ramlakhan lends a hand to the project.

The project involves building a canteen and a shed (waiting area) in the compound, which will also be used as a recreational facility for both police and members of the public.
The facility will also be used to conduct training for ranks, scouts and others within the precincts of the station. A games area for sports such as Table Tennis, Dominoes and Darts would be housed in the building.
It will certainly make the station more people friendly since on many occasions, ranks, scouts and members of the public can be seen sitting on the steps of the station, braving the sun and rain.
The canteen facility will include an area for eating, relaxing and dining. A stove will be acquired and will be used in the preparation of hot meals and beverages.
Members of the Committee have observed that on the entire West Coast Berbice, which encompasses the No. 3 Sub-Division, there is no training facility for police ranks.
Chairman Cecil Ramdat, Treasurer Juan Totaram and Committee Member Arjune Singh, were loud in praise for the Officer in Charge of the No. 3 Sub Division (West Berbice) Region Five, Assistant Superintended Jairam Ramlakhan, who they said is an inspiration and an extraordinary leader.
The Chairman said “Since Mr. Ramlakhan has come to this Sub-Division, he has helped to transform the Region. A lot of things are being done differently. There is a lot of openness and transparency. We are encouraged to work. The Force needs more policemen and leaders like Ramlakhan.”
The men also said that more community interaction is being done; more training is also being conducted for ranks, Special Constables, and Neighbourhood Police, coupled with the establishment and re-launching of a number of scouts and youth groups in the region.
The members of the committee were also loud in praise for the leadership and encouragement of B Division Commander, Assistant Commissioner Derek Josiah and Second in Command, Acting Senior Superintendent Marlon Chapman.
They mentioned the reduction of crime and highlighted the recent interception of a getaway car which was being used by some hijackers.
The Number 3 Sub-Division encompasses three stations Weldaad, Fort Wellington and Blairmont.