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Raising Awareness of Sexual Violence through Brochures

Special Updates /

On December 8, 2021, The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn, MP received from the Women and Gender Equality Commissioner Mr. Peter Persaud and Chairperson Ms. Indranie Chandarpaul, several posters and Brochures of Unwanted Sexual Harassment, Family Violence, and Unwelcome Sexual Harassment. Ms. Chandarpaul explained that the posters are a part of the campaign […]

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Awards to Mr. Lavonte Collymore and Ms. Alicia Spooner from Vryheid’s Lust Primary school

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The Honorable Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn, MP presenting the Trophy to young Mr. Lavonte Collymore and Ms. Alicia Spooner from Vryheid’s Lust Primary school who acquired fourth and fifth position with 501 and 496 marks respectively at the National Grade Six Assessment.

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Meeting with Ministry Project and Sub-Agency Contractors

Ministry Updates /

Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, met with contractors who have ongoing projects with the Ministry and its sub-agencies earlier today. Minister Benn asked contractors to ensure that ongoing projects are completed on time and that any concerns be resolved as soon as possible to ensure timely deliveries. Ms. Mae Toussaint Jr. Thomas,

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Domestic and Gender Based Violence Symposium hosted by Women’s Progressive Organization

Special Updates /

On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Honorable Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn, MP, Honorable Minister of Public Service Sonia Parag, along with Member of Parliament Honorable Bhagmattie Veersammy, visited the Hope Secondary School where they attended a Domestic and Gender Based Violence Symposium hosted by Women’s Progressive Organization. Residents benefited from discussions with the

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Initiative to Interact, Inspire and Motivate Juveniles at the Facility

Agency Updates /

Today at the Juvenile Holding Centre, a group of young public spirited citizens led by Juan Edghill Jr. joined the Director of Juvenile Justice, Joan Ann Edghill Stuart and Administrator of the Centre, Ms. Nafeeza Rodrigues along with staff at Juvenile Holding Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, to interact, inspire and motivate juveniles at the facility. The

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Training on Advance Investigative Techniques for Trafficking in Persons Cases

Ministry Updates /

Law – Enforcement Officials from Customs Anti – Narcotics Unit (CANU), Guyana Police Force (GPF), Ministry of Home Affairs–Immigration Support Services and Divisional Liaison Officers from Community Policing receives Training on Advance Investigative Techniques for Trafficking in Persons Cases. A total of twenty – five (25) Investigators from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Customs Anti-

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