Happy Emancipation Day to all Guyanese at home and in the diaspora
From the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn, Permanent Secretary, Mr Andre Ally and Staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Ministry celebrates Emancipation Day
In honour of Emancipation Day, which will be observed on August 1, 2024, the staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs donned their traditional attire. This celebration marks a significant moment in Guyana’s history, commemorating the abolition of slavery and the rebirth of the African spirit. Emancipation Day stands as a testament to the end …
Minister Benn Attends Grant Handover Ceremony for African Organizations
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
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
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
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
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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UNODC Donates Advanced Drones to the Ministry of Home Affairs
In a significant step towards enhancing national security, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), through its Global Firearm Program, has donated two advanced drones to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The donation, which took place yesterday (Tuesday, July 16, 2024) in the Ministry’s Boardroom, was made by Mr. Roberto Codesal, Crime Prevention …
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Home Affairs Minister & PS attend Guyana Police Force Symposium
The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Andre Ally, attended the Guyana Police Force Symposium at the Police Officers’ Mess Annexe, Eve Leary. This event is part of the Force’s 185th anniversary celebrations. The symposium, held under the theme “Modernizing Policing by Balancing Technology, Community Engagement, and Global …
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