Nineteen police officers were promoted at a formal ceremony last week.

During the event last Thursday, 11 constables were promoted to the rank of sergeant, while seven sergeants became inspectors and one inspector became a chief inspector.

The promoted officers were joined by colleagues and loved ones during the small ceremony, which was held at the Police Recreation Club in Devonshire.

Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, congratulated the officers on their new appointments.

Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, and Na’imah Astwood, the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, also spoke during the ceremony.

Scott Devine was appointed chief inspector and Mark Tomlinson, David Bhagwan, Derrick Golding, Fiona Miller, Clifford Roberts, Andrew Smalling and Jason Smith were promoted to inspector.

Anton Gilbert, Jonathan McAlpine-Talbot, Khalid Pitcher, Seymour Foote, Ascensius Jn Baptiste, Crystal Correia, Eddie Shillingford, Mark Procter, Adrian Haynes, Joanne Raposo and Ian Simpson were promoted to sergeant.