Police Force promotes 51 officers across multiple ranks 

By Admin. Updated 10:23 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4). 

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has announced the promotion of 51 officers in one of its latest rounds of appointments, strengthening its supervisory and command structure across several ranks.

According to the RSVGPF, the Police Service Commission approved the promotion of 21 officers, effective October 2, 2026, while Commissioner of Police (Ag.) Trevor Bailey approved the promotion of a further 30 officers to the ranks of Sergeant and Corporal, effective October 13, 2026.

Among the senior appointments, Nigel Butcher has been promoted from Assistant Superintendent of Police to Superintendent of Police.

Desrine Daize and Biorn Duncan have each been promoted from Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police.

Seven officers have been elevated to the rank of Inspector of Police. They are Daniel Prescott, Nicola Williams, Hanif Johnson, Dwight Lewis, Mark Billy, Wendell Corridon and Desrick Quashie.

Eleven officers have been promoted to Station Sergeant. They are Glendon David, Gerald Gould, Marle Lewis, Shawn Chandler, Henry Hoyte, Kaywana Gibson, Alex Primus, Dwight James, Rohan Giles, Winston Maloney and LaFleur Williams.

Nine officers have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. They are Osbourne McKie, Nevris Samuel, David Wright, Calvert Cuffy, Renetta Millington, Romancia Jordon, Gibbs McDowall, Judy Franklyn and Kellon John.

A further 21 officers have been promoted to Corporal. They are Roycel Davis, Germano Douglas, Shevy Miller, Oscar Hackshaw, Jeremain Roberts, Andy Trimmingham, Darell Sam, Kenviel Huggins, Nicos Hope, Sean Roache, Marc Williams, Tamika Spence, Jemmy Arthur, Noriesiah Shallow, Theon Ollivierre, Cliseena Butler, Karla Burgin, Andrea John, Twana DaSilva, Delano Bristol and Lorcan Webb.

In a release issued on Thursday, the RSVGPF said the promotions are intended to reinforce the organisation’s leadership structure while giving officers greater responsibility in serving both the Force and the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The organisation congratulated all 51 officers, acknowledging their service, experience and commitment. It also encouraged them to carry out their new duties with professionalism, fairness, discipline and a continued commitment to public service.

Acting Commissioner of Police Trevor Bailey also extended congratulations to the newly promoted officers and wished them success in their expanded roles.

The RSVGPF said it looks forward to the continued contribution of the promoted officers as they help strengthen the organisation, support officers under their supervision and deliver effective policing services throughout the country.

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