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Over G$509M in Contracts Signed for the Guyana Police Force Within Two Weeks

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The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Andre Ally, signed a series of significant capital contracts, affirming the Government’s dedication to modernizing the Guyana Police Force’s infrastructure. Within a span of two weeks, a total of G$509,655,552.00 in contracts have been secured, representing a robust investment in enhancing law enforcement capabilities across the nation. The signing ceremony, attended …

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Permanent Secretary Conducts Site Visit to Ruimveldt Wharf

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The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Andre Ally, along with Acting Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Mr. Errol Watts, and other senior police officers, conducted an official site visit to the Ruimveldt Wharf on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The site visit highlighted the significant progress made on the project, which includes the …

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Minister Benn Attends Grant Handover Ceremony for African Organizations

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The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, attended a significant handing-over ceremony of grants for several African organizations across the country. The event was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre and marks a crucial step in preserving, promoting, and celebrating African culture ahead of the upcoming Emancipation celebrations. The Government of Guyana …

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Community Policing Group (CPG) Launches Two-Day Liaison Officer Training

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The Community Policing Group (CPG) commenced its two-day Liaison Officer training in the Ministry of Home Affairs’ boardroom. The event was marked by an opening ceremony attended by the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Andre Ally, and Liaison Officers representing all ten administrative regions. The training, coordinated by …

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Press Statement – Incident Involving Guyana Fire Service Officer

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Ministry of Home Affairs Press Statement July 23, 2024 Incident Involving Guyana Fire Service Officer The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, has noted a recent incident involving Station Officer Clayton Pantlitz of the Guyana Fire Service. On July 18, 2024, Officer Pantlitz was intercepted by Police at Melanie, East Coast Demerara. During …

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UNDP Donates Equipment to the Ministry of Home Affairs

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) donated equipment valued at Ninety-Two Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventy-Five United States Dollars (US$92,575) to the Ministry of Home Affairs. This donation, made through the Spotlight Initiative Programme, aims to support efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in Guyana. The equipment, which includes laptops, monitors, Lenovo tablets, security cameras, …

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Guyana Prison Service Signs MOU with Central Housing and Planning Authority

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In a landmark step towards prisoner rehabilitation and national development, the Guyana Prison Service, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). The MOU outlines the production of 500,000 concrete blocks by inmates under CH&PA’s Community-based Employment Stimulation Project (CESP), a move aimed …

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