Benn approves promotions of junior ranks in fire, prison services

Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has approved the promotion of 248 junior ranks from the Guyana Fire Service and 25 junior ranks from the Guyana Prison Service.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said in a brief statement that Benn extended congratulations to all ranks who were promoted and urged improved professional performance and better participation to achieve a diverse workforce. “He is also encouraging them to stay true to their mandate and strive to provide better service to the citizenry and to the country,” the statement said.

The approved promotions are effective from 1st January, 2022. They comprise:
Guyana Prison Service
Chief Prison Officer                         03
Principle Prison Officer 11            07
Prison Trade Instructor                  02
Principle Prison Officer 1               13
Guyana Fire Service
Sub-Officer                                         40
Section Leader                                  61
Leading Fire Officer                         147