The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has successfully concluded Police
week 2023 with members expressing thanks to the general public for supporting
their community outreach activities.
Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney QPM said that police week 2023 was a
great success, and that he was pleased with the support of the public at many of the
events.
He is thanking the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, the business sector, the
office of protocol, the media, and all those persons who contributed to the success
of police week 2023. The commissioner is also commending his officers for their
hard work and dedication to this year police week celebration.
The police force celebrated 55 years of police week this year, which started with a
church service at the Swetes Wesleyan Holiness Church on Sunday, 10 September.
Several other activities followed, including an Open Day and Exhibition at Police
Headquarters, the Malcolm Nicholas Cup Competition, the first-ever King Show at
Antigua Recreation Grounds, the Calypso Monarch Competition, as well as the
theatrical presentation put on by the Police Drama Group.
One of the highlights of Police Week 2023 was the distribution of care packages to
a number of persons in various communities. The police also held a Cultural Food
Festival at the Rising Sun Grounds for the first time this year. The celebrations
ended with a family fun day and sports at Ffryes Beach on September, 17.
15olice Week was celebrated under the theme, With dignity and pride, we are
working together with our community.
