Police B Division continues community outreach
…fetes War veteran, centenarian amongst other elderly citizens in East Canje.

IN an effort to bridge the gap between the Guyana Police Force and the community, the Berbice Division, led by Commander Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph, and Second in Command, Senior Superintendent Marlon Chapman, have created new initiatives, aimed at improving community relationships through varying outreaches.

Through a recently formed youth Club, the law enforcement department, teamed up with the East Canje Humanitarian Council, at the Goed Bananenland Community Centre, to bring much delight by distributing hampers which included nutritional supplements, ice-cream and other delicacies, to 95-year- old war veteran James Daniels, centenarian Phulkalie Benni of Number Two Village, and other senior citizens drawn from East Canje locations.
Speaking at the gathering, Officer in Charge Assistant Superintendent, Guy Nurse congratulated the ten senior citizens for their longevity, as collectively they have attained just over 900 years.
Extending best wishes on behalf of his superiors and other ranks, the Officer reminded the senior citizens that the police are not just about detaining, prosecuting and getting convictions, but also assisting with person’s welfare.
During the lively interaction, held in the presence of Chief Inspector Gregory Springer, and Corporal Randy Hamilton, the elderly were asked to reveal their secrets for long life, and many noted it was hard work.
Meanwhile, the other beneficiaries were Rachel Michael, 95, of Betsy Ground, Harold Bisssoon, 94, of Goed Bananenland, Mangru Seeperasud, 94, of Canefield, Alma Victor, 93, of Goed Bananenland, Myra Grant, 88, of Canefield, Sukhdya Ramdehol, 86, of Betsy Ground, Surujdai Tullakarnum, 86, of Canefield, and Gladys Sancharie, 80, of Reliance.