In the release the Ministry notes the mischievous and untrue suggestion by the Opposition PNC/R that the acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. Floyd McDonald has sought “an extension of his tenure” and the administration “has indicated an intention to grant it.”

The release said His Excellency, the President has after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition earlier this year, indicated that Mr. Felix would be appointed the new Commissioner of Police. The release further stated that additionally, consultation with the Police Service Commission is a constitutional prerequisite to the appointment being made. The Police Service Commission is also, constitutionally empowered to make promotions with the gazetted ranks of the Guyana Police Force. It went on to say that the promotion and discipline of officers of the police force cannot be addressed because of the non-existence of the Police Service Commission.

+y staying out of Parliament,” said the release, “the PNCR is denying our police ranks bread. Sadly, other categories of deserving Guyanese are being denied promotions and appointments as a result of the PNC/R staying out of Parliament.”