Forensic Lab to be completed by June 17

Georgetown: Construction works on the forensic laboratory is scheduled to be completed by June 17, 2013.

In December, a US$1.688M contract was signed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and western scientific company for the supply of scientific equipment for the facility.

Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee says the equipment for the laboratory will arrive in the country next week and 38 applicants will be interviewed for 21 positions.

Rohee said competition for the positions available is stiff but it is up to the panel to determine, based on the qualifications of those who applied.

The state-of-the-art forensic laboratory is located at Dennis Street, Sophia, Greater Georgetown and it is situated within the precincts of the University of Guyana (UG).

This facility will bring Guyana’s forensic capability on par with those in the developed world, and will allow for a high level of confidentiality, credibility and integrity between law enforcement agencies and the public.