THE “Impact Albouystown Project” of the Guyana Police Force received further tangible support with a donation of $1M from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA).

GGDMA President, Patrick Harding, accompanied by Vice-President, Charles Da Silva and Executive Member Dabria Marcus, handed over the money on behalf of the GGDMA to Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud, DSM, who accepted the donation on behalf of the Guyana Police Force.

The Commissioner expressed appreciation for the significant gesture, which he said would go a long way in assisting to implement the project.

The ceremony was held in the Commissioner’s Conference Room at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, and was attended by senior officers of the Force Administration, including divisional and branch commanders.

Mr. Harding said the GGDMA was both pleased and willing to be able to contribute towards the community project through the kind gesture of some of its members.

He wished the Force success with the very timely project, while trusting that the donation would make an impact within the target community. He also expressed hope that the GPF would consider extending the initiative to communities in the hinterland, as he reiterated the Association’s willingness to work closely with the Guyana Police Force in helping to fight crime and to assist towards the development of the country.

Commissioner Seelall indicated that other divisional commanders have been tasked with initiating similar projects, and those are expected to unfold shortly.

The Acting Commissioner spoke about the long and close relationship existing between the GPF and the GGDMA, and noted that the input of the GGDMA would be sought in preparing a document dealing with improved policing of the interior by a team of officers, following major discussions that were held on the issue during this year’s Annual Police Officers’ Conference.
Written By Michel Outridge