PRESS RELEASE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS OCTOBER 7, 2025 Ministry of Home Affairs Launches Digitised Immigration Support Services Platform – A collaborative initiative with the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) Fulfilling a key commitment made by His Excellency, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, to digitalise government services across Guyana, the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs’ Immigration Support Services (ISS) will launch a new, completely digitized system on Sunday, October 5, 2025. https://eservices.iss.gov.gy will remain the same; however, the current online service will be temporarily down. Applications submitted before October 5 will still be processed, but won’t be visible online. Please check your email (including spam)
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Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, along with Permanent Secretary Mr. Andre Ally, is meeting with Director of Prisons Mr. Nicklon Elliott, the prison directorate, and heads of departments. The discussions are focused on advancing the 10-Point Improvement Plan and 2025 Developmental Plans, aimed at strengthening staff welfare, improving inmate rehabilitation, and enhancing overall
Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, has issued a tough charge to the leadership of the Guyana Police Force, calling for stronger discipline, integrity, and accountability. Addressing the Force’s Executive Leadership Team and Commanders earlier today (October 1, 2025), Minister Walrond reminded them that while Government has delivered record investment in infrastructure, mobility, technology,
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Ministry of Home Affairs Press Release October 1, 2025 United States Department of State 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report “Guyana Continues to Demonstrate Serious and Sustained Effort to Combat Trafficking in Persons”. Guyana has once again earned a coveted “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report issued by the U.S. State Department.
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, hosted a surprise post-birthday celebration in honour of Permanent Secretary, Mr. Andre Ally. Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, extended warm wishes to Mr. Ally, expressing her delight in sharing the occasion. She wished him continued success in his career, family life, and personal
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The Ministry of Home Affairs on September 30, hosted a Cultural Day activity in observance of Amerindian Heritage Month. Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, along with Permanent Secretary Mr. Andre Ally and staff, participated in the event, which highlighted the traditions and contributions of Guyana’s Indigenous peoples. Staff were treated to traditional dishes
This morning, at 10:00 a.m. Geneva time (4:00 a.m. Guyana time), the United Nations Human Rights Council formally adopted the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Guyana, bringing the country’s Fourth Cycle Review to a close. The process began with the 4th UPR cycle review on May 6-9, 2025,
During her visit on Saturday (September 27, 2025), Minister Walrond experienced firsthand the capabilities of the state-of-the-art fire boat, (Protector Eight). Onboard, she witnessed a live firefighting demonstration that highlighted the high level of precision, coordination, and expertise required to operate such specialized equipment. “This visit reinforced the Government’s steadfast commitment to equipping our Fire
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Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, continued her visit at the Eccles Fire Station on September 27, where she engaged directly with firefighters on duty and observed their operational activities. This interaction offered valuable insight into the daily responsibilities of these frontline heroes and deepened her appreciation for their dedication and steadfast commitment to
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