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Members of the Guyana Police Force
Kaieteur News – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday assured members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) who are eligible for promotion but were not on the recently published list, that they will be promoted.
His remarks come after President Irfaan Ali ordered the promotion of more than 2,000 police ranks many of whom had been overlooked and sidelined over the years by the GPF. However, after the promotion list was published, there were several social media posts from policemen and policewomen who said they had served the force but were not included on the list.
At his press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo noted that both he and President Ali had received dozens of complaints from other ranks. “There are others who have contacted us and said that they may be bypassed or overlooked for one reason or another,” he noted.
Jagdeo said he was told that the promotions will cover some 2,800 ranks. While 2,000 ranks have already been notified of their promotion, another 800 will be notified soon. While acknowledging that those who complained may be among the additional 800, he assured that all eligible ranks will be promoted.
In addition, there will be a review process for ranks who feel aggrieved that they have been overlooked or bypassed. Those ranks can file a complaint and have their case examined. Jagdeo noted that once confirmed, those ranks will also be promoted.
“So I just wanted to say that publicly here, so that if there are concerns or misgivings among policemen and policewomen… if they feel that they have not received their promotion and that they deserve the promotion, that their case will be reviewed too.”
Notably, Ali had announced that ranks who have completed the requisite years of service and have no disciplinary actions against them will be eligible for promotion. This mass promotion will include officers moving from Constable to Lance Corporal, Lance Corporal to Corporal, Corporal to Sergeant, and Sergeant to Inspector. Notably, some officers who have served in the force for over 15 years will be receiving promotions for the first time in their careers. The promotions were granted to ranks who have served their country with distinction, have no blemish whatsoever, but have, for one reason or another, not received their promotions.
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