Guyana moves to build daycare centre for prison officers’ children
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- The Guyana government is moving forward with plans to construct a daycare centre for the children of prison officers and staff, expanding welfare support services within the country’s security sector.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs has invited bids for the construction of the facility, which will be located on Parade Street in Kingston.
- The project is part of a broader government effort to improve working conditions and strengthen support systems for members of the disciplined services and their families.
- According to the ministry, the daycare centre is intended to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young children while their parents are on duty, helping to address childcare challenges faced by prison officers and civilian employees of the Guyana Prison Service.
- The initiative comes amid continued investments by the government in both security infrastructure and personnel welfare.
The Guyana government is moving forward with plans to construct a daycare centre for the children of prison officers and staff, expanding welfare support services within the country’s security sector.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has invited bids for the construction of the facility, which will be located on Parade Street in Kingston. The project is part of a broader government effort to improve working conditions and strengthen support systems for members of the disciplined services and their families.
According to the ministry, the daycare centre is intended to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young children while their parents are on duty, helping to address childcare challenges faced by prison officers and civilian employees of the Guyana Prison Service.
The initiative comes amid continued investments by the government in both security infrastructure and personnel welfare. In recent years, authorities have introduced salary increases, upgraded facilities, improved accommodation, and expanded training opportunities for members of the disciplined services.
Officials say the planned daycare centre will complement these measures by offering an additional support service aimed at improving the overall well-being of prison staff and their families.
The Ministry of Home Affairs recently launched the procurement process under the National Competitive Bidding system and is inviting qualified contractors to submit proposals. The deadline for bid submissions is June 30.
The project underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to enhancing welfare programmes for public servants, particularly those working in sectors critical to public safety and national security.
