In a historic milestone for the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Woman Police Constable Sarah Ann Higgins has shattered the glass ceiling to become the organisation’s first female aeronautical engineer.
At just 21 years old, Higgins is a graduate of the prestigious Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School.
Higgins, who came from humble beginnings, was raised in North Sophia and was motivated by the values instilled by her parents, George and Lloyoceanna Higgins. As the fourth of five children, she credits her family’s moral grounding and steadfast support as the foundation of her success.
Higgins’ academic path took her from Redeemer Primary School to Richard Ishmael Secondary School. Long before she was maintaining aircraft, Higgins was learning the value of hard work firsthand by selling plantain chips and icicles in her community to build independence.
Before enlisting in the GPF, she balanced multiple jobs, gaining the real-world grit necessary to pursue a career in a demanding technical field. The path to becoming an aeronautical engineer was paved with challenges. However, fueled by her faith and a commitment to self-improvement, Higgins defied the odds.
Her graduation does more than add a credential to her name; it signals a transformative shift in what young women can achieve within the disciplined services.
Currently stationed at the Strategic Planning and Implementation Unit, Higgins will apply her technical expertise to support the GPF’s broader goals of innovation and modernisation.
