By Deneita Fredericks

EMBODIED in the warmth of worship, ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday (March 4, 2019) gathered in their numbers at the Guyana Police Force’s Credit Union Building at Camp Road, Georgetown, to commemorate its 50th anniversary.

The credit union, which was registered in 1969 under the Co-op Act of Guyana 8801, serves as the voice of the ranks of the GPF and has over the years, enabled many ranks to own their own vehicles, houses and even start their own businesses.

Present at the event was the commissioner of Police Mr. Leslie James, DSS, DSM; the Chief Co-operative Development Officer (CCDO), Ms. Perlina Gifth; Deputy Commissioners Mr. Paul Williams DSM, Ms. Maxine Graham DSM, Assistant Commissioners Clifton Hicken and Royston Andries-junor; Second In-charge Operations, Senior Superintendent Mr. Errol Watts; Director of Music, Senior Superintendent Charmaine Stuart; Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Ramlakhan and Manager of the GPF Credit Union, Assistant Superintendent Reynold Venture and other senior and junior ranks of the force.

The programme was initiated with a prayer by Superintendent Marcelene Washington. Her proclamation of high praises reverberated in the room.

Pastor Phillip Bowman then delivered a dynamic sermon as he touched several issues concerning the welfare of the country and its citizens. He noted that the Guyana Police Force is a blessing from God, using scriptures to corroborate his proclamation.

Pastor Bowman’s sermon was reminiscent of the days of old when our people worked together, a time when class, race and other denominational aspects of life were nonexistent.

Various songs of worship showered the room as everyone celebrated the union’s anniversary.