A small delegation which included Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, Parliamentary Representative for Gros Islet Kenson Casimir, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire, and Attorney General Leslie Mondesir toured the much talked about, nearly completed Northern Divisional Police Headquarters, on  Thursday.
The Massade facility was reportedly first conceptualized in 2016 but never taken to construction as the project remained untouched for years. The government says during this period, police officers in Gros Islet were forced to operate in less-than-ideal conditions, working from facilities that were outdated, overcrowded, and not suited to the demands of the island’s busiest policing district. In 2022, the Pierre administration commenced the long-awaited facility after recognizing the urgent need for an upgrade.
Following the tour, it was concluded that the facility was in its final stages of completion.
The Prime Minister explained that while certain sections of the facility were completed, the new Northern Divisional Police Headquarters will reach 100% completion and be delivered in the first quarter of 2026. The facility is being built as a full-scale divisional command centre, designed to significantly strengthen policing capacity and improve public safety across the north.
The complex will house a Criminal Investigations Department (CID), a Special Services Unit (SSU), Crime Scene Investigations (CSI), and a Traffic Department. The new facility will also feature accommodation units for officers, an indoor shooting range, a gym and a garage.
The accommodation units ensure officers working extended shifts or responding to emergencies have proper welfare facilities, improving readiness and operational efficiency.
Construction is being executed by R & F Construction and Renée Construction through a Build-Own-Lease-Transfer (BOLT) arrangement between NIPRO and the Government of Saint Lucia. The construction of the long-awaited facility is financed by a line of credit from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC). After completion, the Government will enter into a 15-year lease and maintenance agreement before assuming full ownership.
During Thursday’s visit, Prime Minister Pierre emphasized the facility’s importance to national security, improved officer working conditions, and delivering a modern, effective police presence for northern communities. The new command centre is expected to enhance response times, strengthen investigations, and finally give officers in Gros Islet a facility that matches the scale of their responsibilities.