In keeping with its core values of commitment and collaboration, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) today, June 22, engaged the Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department and National Road Safety Coordinator during the monthly stakeholder meeting at the Officer’s Training Center, Eve Leary, Georgetown.

The engagement saw court prosecutors, inspectors, traffic officers, and certifying officers benefiting from capacity-building on traffic education and enforcement. Discussions were led by Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent, Mahendra Singh and Deputy Traffic Chief, Superintendent Shellon Daniels. GCCI Security and Governance Committee Chairperson, Mr. Paul Archer, and Committee Members Ms. Shaleeza Shaw and Mr. Charles Williams were in attendance.

Mr. Williams, who addressed the gathering, iterated the importance of collaboration between the private sector and the GPF, saying, “This partnership is crucial as it allows us to combine resources, share knowledge, and develop strategies that enhance public safety and efficiency. By working closely together, we can better understand the challenges each side faces and develop comprehensive solutions that benefit the entire community.”

Mr. Williams also provided guidance on public interactions, with the objective of fostering a better relationship between members of the Police Force and the public. He underscored the importance of mutual respect and trust between the private sector and the Police Force, noting that this can lead to a more resilient and cohesive society through the implementation of innovative solutions and the leveraging of new technologies.

This initiative follows a meeting on June 19 between the GCCI and the Traffic Department, during which the Chamber committed to collaborating with the GPF for the promotion of road safety.