The Guyana Police Force completes a security deployment in Antigua and Barbuda for the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), held November 1–4, 2026. Using the Regional Security System (RSS) framework, Guyana sends a 29-person contingent to assist regional security arrangements for the summit.
The deployed team includes specialized units such as close protection officers, a traffic outrider team, and an explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) team. The contingent is led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Khalid Mandall, who is described as commanding the Guyana contingent and serving as the RSS member states’ contingent commander. Officers coordinate with other regional law enforcement agencies to maintain safety and order during the event.
Across outlets, the reporting is largely consistent on the purpose, timing, and RSS basis of the deployment. Differences are mainly in emphasis and added context: some pieces foreground the broader CHOGM participation and regional cooperation framing, while others focus more on the leadership and types of specialized capabilities included in the deployment.
