CABINET has approved a $69M contract for the Guyana Police Force to refurbish its band room at Eve Leary, Georgetown.Natural Resources Minister Raphael Trotman made the announcement during a post-cabinet media briefing held at the Ministry of the Presidency on Thursday. He said the contract in the sum of $69M was awarded to Builders Hardware and General Supplies.
During August last, Superintendent Charmaine Stuart made history when she became the first Band Mistress for the Guyana Police Force, which was established 177 years ago, and it is believed that she is the first woman to achieve this feat in the Caribbean. Her elevation to the post comes after over 30 years of dedicated service in the Police Force. Stuart has replaced Assistant Commissioner Cecil Bovell.