Government officials led my Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey along with  Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander and police officers were among those gathered on Tuesday for the official opening of the Eight Mile Rock Police Station.  The new station is located in the Obadiah Wilchcombe Complex in Eight Mile Rock.

During her remarks Minister Moxey said, “law enforcement today is to act with predictability in the age of uncertainty as your strengths and limitations are both challenged.  Therefore the tools necessary, the resources and a functional work environment must be at your disposal.”

Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander said, “it is said that there is a strong correlation between productivity and the work environment.  I have no doubt that this new facility with its updated resources and modern amenities will support our officers needs and enable them to perform their duties with greater efficiency, focus and professionalism.”

Also on hand was Officer In Charge of the Northern Bahamas Assistant Commissioner of Police, Shanta Knowles.  She told the gathering, “the new station is not just an upgrade in infrastructure, it represents the evolution of our dedication to fulfilling the core mission of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the maintenance of law and order, preservation of peace, prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of offenders and enforcement of laws that bind our nation.”

The Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, the Hon. Kingsley Smith, Member of Parliament for Central Grand Bahama, the Hon. Iram Lewis and Sen. Hon. Kirkland Russell also attended the event.