$842M more in police infrastructure commissioned

Jul 30, 2025 News

The $398M Guyana Police Force’s Academy Barracks which was commissioned on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy, Guyana Police Force)

The GPF Blacksmith Shop which was commissioned at the Police Headquarters.

Kaieteur News – Four new buildings in the Guyana Police Force’s headquarters, collectively costing $842, 103, 675 were on Tuesday commissioned by Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn and Permanent Secretary Andre Ally.

The four buildings that were demolished and rebuilt in accordance with modern standards and amenities include the GPF’s Tactical Services Unit, Transport Workshop, new barracks located in the Georgetown Academy and the Mounted Branch’s Blacksmith Shop.
The buildings have now been upgraded to solid concrete and steel structures, finished with modern aesthetics, and purpose-built for the functions of the respective departments.

The Tactical Services Unit, which is vital for housing and supporting the GPF’s operational readiness and personnel, was constructed at a cost of $276,382,940.

The transport workshop, which was constructed at a cost of $157,679,280, now has been redesigned with adequate space and storage for the efficient servicing and maintenance of the GPF’s fleet.

The $276M Tactical Services Unit which was commissioned by Minister Benn and his team.

Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn and Permanent Secretary Andre Ally alongside senior police officials commissioning the $157M GPF Transport Workshop.

The new barracks, located at the western side of the Georgetown Academy’s campus, was constructed at a cost of $398,019,759 and will now see recruits in training being housed in a more comfortable, well-ventilated and fully air-conditioned environment, conducive for studying.

Lastly, located in the Mounted Branch compound, the blacksmith shop which was completed at a cost of $10,021,696 is responsible for repairs of all saddles and the making/installation of horseshoes, an essential aspect for the smooth operation of the branch.
The Police Force added that the commissioning of the buildings around the Police Headquarters stands as a testimony to its commitment to developing and transforming facet of the institution.

“The reconstruction of these four (4) buildings is in keeping with the strategic plans aimed at transforming the Guyana Police Force into a more modern and accommodating Police Force. The facilities were rebuilt and designed not only with the comfort and efficiency of the serving policemen and women who will occupy them in mind but also to be welcoming to visiting members of the public,” the Force reported.

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