Hicken continues as Police Commissioner beyond retirement age

Last Updated on Monday, 7 August 2023, 11:47 by Written By Denis Chabrol

President Irfaan Ali on Monday said he has extended the tenure of Mr Clifton Hicken as Police Commissioner.

“I’ve already issued a letter extending the services of the Commissioner of Police,” he told reporters

Asked for how long, Dr Ali said “to a date to be determined.”

Mr Hicken officially reached the retirement age of 55 on July 22, 2023.

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton is on record as saying that he would not support Mr Hicken being appointed substantively.

Several months ago, Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn signaled that government was happy with the performance of the Guyana Police Force under Mr Hicken.

The People’s Progressive Party had extended the term of Laurie Lewis as Police Commissioner for several years beyond his retirement.