Reminder to Renew Security Guard and Private Investigator Licences by January 31, 2025

Security guards, private investigators, and security guard agencies are reminded that they must renew their licences by Friday, January 31, 2025.

Persons should visit the Investigation Unit of the Prime Minister’s Office, Weymouth Corporate Centre, Roebuck Street, St. Michael, to renew their licences.

According to Section 14 (1) and (2) of the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act CAP 372 (E), no person may provide services as a private investigator or security guard, operate an agency engaged in the business, or provide the services of private investigators or security guards, unless licensed under this Act.

Any person who contravenes the Act is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000, or imprisonment of two years or both.

A valid Police Certificate of Character must be submitted with the renewal application. This certificate is valid for a period of six months after the issue date.

Non-nationals applying for, or renewing licences must provide documentation verifying that they are residents or citizens of Barbados, or have work permits, which allow them to work. Entities should ensure that security agencies, private investigators, and security guard licences are current when engaging their services.

For further information, the public may email Investigations Officer, Paul Morris, at paul.morris@barbados.gov.bb, or call 535-5467.

(BGIS)