Infrastructure Minister Advocates for Permanent Night Security at John A. Osborne Airport

The Ministry of Buildings, Utilities, Infrastructure, Labour, and Transportation (BUILT) believes permanent Night Security Officers at the John A. Osborne Airport is the ideal arrangement.

The ministry’s position on the issue was articulated by Honourable Veronica Dorsette Hector during the recent sitting of Parliament.

She says this position is informed by the government’s commitment to ensuring the security and operational integrity of this critical national facility, particularly during off-peak hours when vulnerabilities may increase.

She points out however, that the authority to constitute offices rests with the Governor, in His Majesty’s name and on His Majesty’s behalf.

Therefore, while the Ministry remains firmly in support of reinstating night security at the airport, the final determination of this matter lies outside the Ministry's direct purview.

The minister says the ministry’s aim is to align with the broader framework of security responsibilities while upholding the safety of airport facilities, staff, and the public.

The Ministry will continue to advocate for the necessary resources and arrangements to ensure security of the airport.