Managed security services in Guyana

Security considerations in Guyana

A programme in Guyana usually combines street level stores in central Georgetown, units in malls on the East Bank and along the city’s main corridors, and corporate offices and serviced accommodation linked to the energy sector. A managed programme applies the same Post Orders, supervision and reporting format across every site. English is the official language and the working language on all posts.

Retail traffic rises in the weeks before Christmas, around Mashramani in February and during major events such as international cricket fixtures in Georgetown. New developments on the East Bank and East Coast of Demerara mean sites can be spread out, with travel times affected by traffic on the main access roads. Coverage plans should provide relief officers, seasonal reinforcement, clear procedures for cash and high value stock, and coordination with mall and building security.

• Regent Street
• Water Street
• Camp Street
• Main Street
• Kingston
• Queenstown
• Sheriff Street
• Stabroek
• Giftland Mall
• Amazonia Mall
• MovieTowne Guyana
• Providence, East Bank Demerara

How MGP delivers coverage in Guyana

Coverage in Guyana runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the programme, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.

Private security regulation in Guyana

• Private security is regulated by the Private Security Services Act 2009 (Act No. 32 of 2009). The Commissioner of Police is appointed as the Controlling Authority, and licensing decisions require the prior written approval of the Minister. Source
• No person or company may carry on a private security business in Guyana without a licence, and a licence is valid for one year from the date of issue, with renewal applications due at least 30 days before expiry. Source
• Security guards must meet educational and physical standards and complete training before starting work, and each guard must be issued a numbered photo identity card to display on duty. Source

Cities in Guyana

• Georgetown
• Linden
• New Amsterdam
• Bartica
• Anna Regina

Coverage in other areas, including the East Bank and East Coast of Demerara, Rose Hall and Lethem, is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in Guyana?

No. MGP does not hold its own private security licence in Guyana. Officers are employed by vetted security companies that hold the licences required in Guyana, and MGP manages the programme, its standards and its reporting.

What languages do officers speak?

All officers speak English. Where a site serves visitors from neighbouring countries, officers with Spanish or Portuguese can be requested, and the level required is set in the Post Orders for each site.

See the Latin America overview for other countries.