– as GPF Youth Camp 2026 5-day concludes

The Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Annual Youth Camp 2026 concluded on Friday after five days of activities aimed at building character, confidence and leadership among young people. Held under the theme “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Building Character and Youth Confidence,” the camp took place at the Kuru Kururu Co-operative College along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway and brought together more than 100 young people between the ages of seven and 13 from across the Police Regional Divisions. The camp was organised by the GPF in collaboration with the Guyana Association of Women Police (GAWP). The campers were supported throughout the week by caregivers, police officers, members of the organising committee and support staff.

At the closing ceremony, Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond stated that the camp was significant because it brought young people from every region of Guyana together to learn, share experiences and build lasting friendships. She encouraged the campers to recognise that Guyana’s future must be nurtured and empowered, reminding them that true leadership is built on character, courage, kindness and making responsible choices. Walrond also told the young participants that among them could be future lawyers, police officers, nurses, firefighters, Ministers and even the future President of Guyana.