Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Robeson Benn, M.P., attended a high-level seminar on Illicit Trade, hosted by the Private Sector Commission of Guyana Ltd., which is being held today, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown. The seminar brings together key stakeholders to address critical aspects of illicit trade, with a particular […]
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In observance of Amerindian Heritage Month, the Ministry of Home Affairs held its annual staff retreat at Pakuri Village, also known as St. Cuthbert’s Mission (Saturday, September 14, 2024). Nestled along the Mahaica River in the Demerara-Mahaica region (Region 4) of Guyana, Pakuri is home to approximately 200 households and is widely regarded as the
Notice of Public Holiday Youman-Nabi
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The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to announce that a two-day training seminar on human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and child labour was successfully conducted from August 29th to 30th, 2024. This seminar, organized in collaboration with agencies under the Ministerial Taskforce on Trafficking in Persons, aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of law
The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, attended a dinner hosted by H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali at State House for the delegates attending the 46th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Here are two images from the event .
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The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, attended the launch of the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, Monday, September 2024. The event, held at the Marriott Hotel, was conducted under the theme, “Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future.” The 2025 Conference marks the fourth installment of this significant event, which
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The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn attended the opening ceremony of the 46th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). Minister Benn is participating alongside H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister Hon. Brig. (R’td) Mark Phillips, fellow cabinet members, members of
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The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, was present on Sunday, September 1, 2024 as a joint operation involving the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Guyana Defence Force resulted in the discovery of 4,400 kilograms of cocaine. The seized narcotics, with an estimated street value
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Ministry of Home Affairs Press Statement August 30, 2024 The Ministry of Home Affairs would like to clarify that there have been no extraditions from Guyana to the United States of America in 2024 to date. The term “extradition” was incorrectly used during a News Source broadcast on August 27, 2024. The following individuals, all
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Fifteen students from nine schools in the city were honored for their outstanding performance in the Ministry’s Work-Study Attachment Programme. The ten-week program culminated in a ceremony where Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn, and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Andre Ally, presented the students with gift certificates. During an appreciation farewell ceremony held in the
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