Regional Division #9 on Friday held the launching of its Road Safety Council at the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce Building, Lethem.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn and Deputy Commissioner (ag) Operations Ravindradat Budhram among others.
A release from the police said that the election of officers was a smooth process and the new office bearers were charged by Benn to work closely with the Guyana Police Force. The Minister also challenged the Police to continue working towards making police stations friendly spaces.
DC ‘Ops’ Budhram noted that the region is now in receipt of more motor vehicles and cycles which will aid in its traffic control as development is rapidly accelerating in the region while the Traffic Chief noted that the partnership between the Police and the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) is integral to reducing accidents, incidents and the loss of life.
The Coordinator of the GNRSC Ramona Doorgen noted that the collaboration between the two organizations will see to more regions being actively involved in road safety measures while both the Mayor of Lethem John Macedo and the Chairman of Region Nine lauded Government’s initiative in making road safety a countrywide priority.
The Minister distributed several safety helmets to motorists upon the conclusion of the ceremony.
Those elected to hold office include:
Chairman – Lindon Franklyn
Vice-Chairman – Thakurdeen Rambarran
Secretary – Keisha Vincent
