Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he wants more young Antiguans to be prepared to take up senior leadership positions within the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda.
Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show, the Prime Minister disclosed that he had asked the Attorney General to identify young Antiguans who could develop the experience and qualifications necessary to advance into middle management and senior leadership positions within the force.
Browne explained that the initiative forms part of a broader succession-planning effort aimed at ensuring that qualified nationals are prepared to assume greater responsibility within important national institutions.
He indicated that the current Police Commissioner is expected to remain in office for several more years, making the present period an opportunity to prepare the next generation of police leaders.
The Prime Minister acknowledged that some gaps remain in the country’s efforts to develop local leadership, but maintained that the Government’s policy is to ensure that qualified Antiguans eventually replace individuals in positions where local expertise can be developed.
He also stressed the importance of formal education and professional qualifications, noting that experience alone may not always be sufficient for certain senior positions.
No officers were named as potential candidates, and no specific appointments or promotion timetable was announced.
