THE Guyana Police Force and the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) Electrical and Road Safety Department on Friday installed 20 street lamps around the community of Albouystown.

The initiative is one that is geared at enhancing and contributing to the security arrangements within the community that was started by the police in April last year, after the change of administration in the GPF.
Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle, Friday morning amidst a downpour in Albouystown, Lallram Seeram, an electrical engineer attached to the Ministry of Public Works Road Safety Department, said the move is an extension of the West Demerara lighting project.
He explained that the lights which were being installed were leftovers from the West Demerara lighting project and the decision was made to have them installed in Albouystown following consultations with the GPF.
The lights were installed at Punt Trench, Victoria Street, Sussex Street, Calendar Street, Campbell Street, James Street, Garnett Street and in the vicinity of the community’s health centre.
‘A’ Division Commander, Clifton Hicken said that the move was one that was supported by community members and those within the faith-based organisations of Albouystown, which have been working with the police.
The leaders of the leading Mosque and Pentecostal Church in the community were also out to witness the erecting of the lights.
Hicken also walked with scores of his management team who were in discussion with residents and other passers-by in what was described as “killing two birds with one stone.”
The Commander expressed his appreciation to the Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn and the Ministry of Public Works for the assistance. Hicken also made reference to the already existing relationship, the police is sharing with the Ministry in the development of a community recreational facility in that community and another one in Agricola. (Leroy Smith)