273M Asset boost to the Guyana Fire Service

The Ministry of Home Affairs remains steadfast in its commitment to providing a safer and more secure Guyana. In light of this, the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn on May 31st, 2023, presented one (1) Hydraulic Platform, one (1) Ambulance and one (1) Bus to the Guyana Fire Service on behalf of the Government of Guyana.

The handing over was done in the presence of the British High Commissioner, H.E Jane Miller, the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Mae Toussaint Jr. Thomas, Representatives from Angloco Limited, Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Gregory Wickham, members of the Guyana Fire Service and other officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The assets combined are valued at G$273,427,500M and will be used to support and improve the firefighting capabilities of the Guyana Fire Service.

The Hydraulic platform can reach a height of 150ft. making it ideal for high-rise buildings. This asset was purchased from Angloco Ltd. at a cost of G$255,600,000. The ambulance was purchased from RRT Enterprise at a cost of G$9,827,500, while the Bus was purchased from Car Clean Enterprise at a cost of G$ 8,000,000.