THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) has strengthened its presence in Regional Division 4B with the official commissioning of the new Timehri Police Station, a modern facility built at a cost of approximately $125 million.

The development forms part of the Government of Guyana’s ongoing security sector upgrades, aimed at enhancing operational capacity, community service, and public safety.
The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday, was led by Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn and attended by Permanent Secretary, Andre Ally; Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Errol Watts; Regional Division 4B Commander, Superintendent Wayne DeHearte; Deputy Commander Rovin Das; Officer-in-Charge, DSP Clifton Davis; Head of the Community Policing Group, Reshi Das; senior officers, community leaders, and residents.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Benn underscored the critical role of infrastructure in improving policing services.
“We will not develop to the structure that we need if we don’t have better infrastructure, better Police…” he said, highlighting the Government’s commitment to equipping law enforcement with modern facilities.

Permanent Secretary Ally echoed the Minister’s sentiments, urging officers to serve with pride and dignity while fully utilising the upgraded station. He also emphasised the importance of traffic management and maintaining excellence in service, noting the crime challenges present in the division.

Regional Division 4B Commander, Superintendent DeHearte, described the station as “not merely a physical structure, but a symbol of progress, modernisation, and dedication to service.” Serving #3 Sub-Division, which spans from Garden of Eden to Moblissa and covers more than 35,000 residents, the facility is strategically positioned to improve response times and policing effectiveness in key areas, including Timehri North, Loo Creek, Splashmin’s Resort, and Cheddi Jagan International Airport.

The new Timehri Police Station features state-of-the-art amenities, including separate male, female, and juvenile lockups, a witness and ID parade room, armory and evidence room, a child-friendly area, a domestic violence interview space, and specialised offices for CID, Traffic, and the Officer-in-Charge. The station also includes senior and junior living quarters to support officers stationed there.

Minister Benn hailed the commissioning as a clear demonstration of the Government’s ongoing investment in law enforcement, stating: “A modern security infrastructure is vital to ensuring stability, confidence, and above all, the safety of our citizens.”

The ceremony concluded on a memorable note with a vote of thanks delivered by five-year-old Nathan Davis in both English and Arabic, followed by the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, the ceremonial ribbon cutting, and a guided tour of the facility.

The Timehri Police Station represents a major step forward in enhancing security, fostering stronger community relations, and equipping the Guyana Police Force to better serve one of the country’s most expansive and strategically important regions.