Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali, announced the promotion of over 2,000 ranks within the Guyana Police Force, with the aim of honouring long-serving officers and strengthening career progression.
Speaking to hundreds of police officers, at the launch of the “Do the Right Thing!” campaign at the Force’s Headquarters, earlier today, President Ali reiterated his Government’s commitment to merit-based advancement and educational development.
In terms of promotions, he said that with effect from Friday, August 1 2025, Constables with five to seven years of service and no disciplinary record will be elevated to Lance Corporal at the highest level. Current Lance Corporals will move to the top of their scale, while Constables with eight to ten years of service will be promoted directly to Corporal at the highest end of the scale.
Corporals within the same range will also be adjusted to the highest level. Ranks with 10 to 13 years of service will be promoted to Sergeant, and those with 13 to 15 years will reach the highest level of the Sergeant scale.
Members with 15 to 20 years of service must demonstrate leadership capabilities to be considered for officer rank. Those with over 20 years of clean service who are not yet Inspectors will be elevated to Inspector at the entry point of the scale.
“There is now a clear path in the Guyana Police Force—a path to improve your education and advance your life,” the President added.
He noted that the framework guarantees that any rank who remains in service beyond twenty years with a clean record will retire no lower than Inspector.
To complement these structural changes, a quarterly performance evaluation system will be introduced, focusing on the cleanliness and management of stations, interaction with the public, and general execution of duties.
“It is working together as a team that makes us successful. We address accountability. We address predictability, reward, collective responsibility, dignity, and honour.”
President Ali stressed that promotions will be based solely on professionalism and conduct. “It doesn’t depend on who likes you or who ain’t like you. It depends on you maintaining a good, responsible, professional career.”
He also urged ranks to pursue tertiary education through Government-supported programmes, highlighting the long-term personal and professional value of higher learning. “After retirement, you have something that is good, something empowering, something that will give you a second career.”
Additionally, President Ali called for a renewed focus on physical health across the Force.
“When people see the Guyana Police Force, they must see strength and fitness.”
The announcement was met with strong applause from those present, including Commissioner of Police Mr Clifton Hicken and Deputy Commissioners Mr Ravindradat Budhram and Mr Wendell Blanhum.
