Funeral for late Inspector of Police to be held on Sunday

The funeral service of the late Henry Providence, former Inspector of Police will take place on Sunday, October 8 at the Mount Moriah Seventh Day Adventist Church, Diamond.

The deceased will be accorded a full military funeral. Viewing of the body and tributes will commence at Midday (12:00 Noon), to be followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. The interment will take place at the Brighton Cemetery.

Inspector Providence died at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) on September 13, 2023. He was enlisted in the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) on December 27, 1996. He loyally served the organization and the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for 27 years. At the time of his death, he was stationed at the Georgetown Police Station in the Eastern Division.

Throughout his career, Providence worked at the Barrouallie, Questelles, and Georgetown Police Stations respectively; Criminal Investigation Department and the Traffic Branch – where he spent most of his policing career.

He was a very versatile Police Officer and displayed professionalism when carrying out his duties. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal on October 01, 2008, Sergeant on December 01, 2015, Station Sergeant on June 01, 2017, and Inspector on September 29, 2017.

The Commissioner of Police and all other ranks of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Inspector Henry Providence. May his soul rest in eternal peace. (Police Public Relations)