MINISTER of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, officially commissioned the Central Police Station and opened the $7M Zara Computer Laboratory at the Central Police Station, Berbice, on Monday.

The new state-of-the-art Central Police Station, which was constructed for approximately $150M was funded by the Government of Guyana.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Central Police Station, which was completed in 2019, serves as the Regional Headquarters and has been serving the security needs of the residents and surrounding communities, while providing a comfortable working environment for ranks with modernised amenities.

The Computer Lab, valued at over $7M, will provide free courses, ranging from basic level to the most complex for the Police Force, its auxiliaries, and the public.

The Home Affairs Minister noted that it would also facilitate the writing of the online theoretical driver’s examination and, soon to come on stream, CXC lessons in Mathematics and English Language.

The Zara Group has fully equipped the computer lab with 32 computers and can facilitate training for 30 students.

Successful participants will also receive a Microsoft certification which will soon be internationally recognised.

According to Minister Benn, the partnership with Zara and the Guyana Police force is essential because of its benefits for the community.