BusinessLocal News $10 million project to boost Police Service by Shanna Moore 18/03/2025 written by Shanna Moore Updated by Brittany Brewster 18/03/2025 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 122 Ground has been broken for two new dormitories at the Regional Police Training Centre (RPTC), a $10 million project aimed at increasing the police service. Each dormitory is designed to house 30 recruits, potentially boosting the service from 99 to 155 officers. While originally intended to support the growing number of female recruits, the dorms will be unisex. The development comes amid Attorney General Dale Marshall’s concerns about women being denied entry to the police service due to a lack of adequate facilities. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Marshall praised the initiative as one that will address the recruitment challenges, further lauding what he said will be improved infrastructure to support a more diverse force. Construction is expected to take 40 weeks, with completion set for January. The dormitories will be hurricane-resistant and eco-friendly, equipped with water storage tanks to ensure operations continue during emergencies. You Might Be Interested In Business owners disappointed NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE – CHTA -Caribbean Tourism: Adapting to Change NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE – BCCUL – Credit Unions ready to play greater role Officials say the new facilities will enhance training conditions and allow for more recruitment, strengthening national security efforts.(SM) Shanna Moore You may also like Rakiya Sherry: From Entrepreneur to Empowerment – The Story of Agape Cafe 18/03/2025 Natalie Abrahams: Breaking Barriers as Digicel Barbados’ First Female CEO 18/03/2025 Ronelle King: Championing Gender Rights and Youth Advocacy in Barbados 18/03/2025