$185M Police Station commissioned at Anna Regina

Residents of Region Two are set to benefit from improved policing services following the commissioning of the reconstructed Anna Regina Police Station on Tuesday.

The new facility, built at a cost of more than $185 million, is expected to strengthen public safety, improve working conditions for officers, and provide more dignified support for members of the public.

Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, who delivered the feature address, said the new station is “a clear statement, of commitment, of investment, and of intent,” and reflects Government’s determination to ensure that the people of Pomeroon-Supenaam receive better policing and better public service.

The station is equipped with male, female, juvenile, and isolation holding cells, along with specialised spaces such as a Child-Friendly Area and a Domestic Violence Interview and Waiting Room. It also includes key operational areas such as CID, Traffic, Enquiries, evidence storage, and living quarters for ranks.

According to Walrond, the facility is designed to meet the realities of policing a growing region with dispersed communities, active commerce, and expanding economic activity. She said the investment will help police respond more effectively while giving residents greater confidence in the justice system.

The Minister also highlighted the strong performance of Regional Division No. 2, which recorded a 39.2 percent reduction in crime and a 54.2 percent clear-up rate in 2025. She said the new station will help build on that momentum and improve the quality of policing throughout the region.

The commissioning forms part of a wider push to upgrade security infrastructure in Region Two, alongside investments at Charity and the Anna Regina Divisional Headquarters. Minister Walrond urged officers to maintain high standards of professionalism and called on residents to see the station as a community institution that belongs to them. (Ministry of Home Affairs press release)