Lynnesha Rigby

As part of the two-day Cabinet Outreach in Region Two, Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, donated a number of fire detectors and helmets to residents of Ponoma Village. Minister Benn was joined by the Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Anand Persaud, MP. The Ministers listened to the […]

Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, met with the Director of Business Development at Canadian Bank Note Company, Ms. Fuencisla Leal-Santiago, to discuss resuming a project to issue biometric passports (e-passports) to all citizens. The e-passports will be machine readable and contain biographical data on the passport holder. Minister Benn was joined by Permanent

In recognition of World Literacy Day, Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, handed over a number of books from the National Library to the Guyana Prison Service (GPS). These books will aid in the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners into society as positive contributors to the country.

Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, yesterday, joined the President of Guyana and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in the handover of fifty (50) new vehicles to the Guyana Police Force (GPF) at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary. Minister Benn noted that while serious crimes have

Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, received a courtesy call from Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Guyana, His Excellency Alexander Kurmaz. Mr. Kurmaz updated Minister Benn on the Guyanese students who were awarded Russian Government scholarships to the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), and lauded Minister Benn’s plan to implement training programmes

Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, earlier today, conducted a meeting with numerous contractors in respect to projects being on schedule and any issues to be rectified to ensure smooth deliveries. Permanent Secretary, Ms. Mae Toussaint Jr. Thomas, staff from the Ministry and various contractors were all present.

#ENDGENDERBASEDVIOLENCE | Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, met with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of the United Bridge Builders Mission Inc. (UBBM), Ms. Bonita Montaque, to strengthen partnership against Gender Based Violence. UBBM has also collaborated with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security – Child Protection Agency, as well

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) received a donation of ‘Police Administration’ books that will improve the organising and management of policing. Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, handed over the donation to Commissioner of Police (Ag), Mr. Nigel Hoppie. Permanent Sectary, Ms. Mae Toussaint Jr. Thomas and Senior Superintendent of Police and Deputy Commissioner

Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, conducted several inspections at the ongoing constructions for the Ruimveldt and Providence Police Stations, and a fire station in Nandy Park, East Bank Demerara. Minister Benn also visited the Agricola Police Outpost.

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, this morning, inspected ongoing construction works at the Lusignan Prison. Back in June, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mae Toussaint Jr. Thomas signed three contracts totaling $1.2 billion with Mohamed Enterprise, M&P Investment in a joint venture with Construtora Cobra Eireli, and Nabi Construction