THE upgrade of the St Mary's Police Post to the St Mary's Police Station, Moruga, will enable the expansion of policing services to residents of St Mary's and surrounding communities. The opening ceremony for the station took place on December 24.

In a release on Facebook on December 24, the Ministry of Homeland Security said the upgrade reaffirms the government’s commitment to enhance infrastructure and policing in rural communities.

Minister Roger Alexander attended the ceremony, accompanied by the Police Commissioner and other senior police officials. He acknowledged the support and presence of Works and Infrastructure Minister Jearlean John and Moruga/Tableland MP and Culture and Community Development Minister Michelle Benjamin, as well as local government representatives.