New police stations commissioned in Region Eight

Mar 20, 2026 News

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday commissioned two new police stations in Region Eight, one at Monkey Mountain Village and the other at Paramakatoi.

The new Paramakatoi Police Station

The new police station commissioned in Monkey Mountain, Region Eight.

According to information provided by the ministry, the stations cost over $95.1 million and is part of the ongoing investment in strengthening security infrastructure and expanding access to essential public services in hinterland communities.

The ministry reported that the Paramakatoi Police Station is the very first police station in that community.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, said the commissioning reflect the Government’s firm commitment to improving security, increasing police presence, and ensuring that citizens in hinterland areas benefit from the same level of protection and service as those on the coastland.

The Minister said that under the leadership of President Irfaan Ali, the Government continues to pursue a deliberate policy of equitable national development, with strong emphasis on public safety and institutional expansion across all regions.

She noted that the new stations will enhance law enforcement capacity, improve response times, and provide greater reassurance to residents of both communities and surrounding areas.

“The Minister further added that these investments are part of the administration’s broader agenda to modernise the country’s security architecture, promote safer communities, and deliver meaningful development to the people of Region Eight and Guyana as a whole,” the ministry said.

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