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Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, earlier today, attended a consultation on the Guyana/Venezuela Border Controversy in the boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council, Region Two. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Hugh Todd, MP, National Security Advisor, Captain Gerry Gouveia, and other officials were also in attendance.

Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, earlier today, donated twenty-two (22) motorcycle helmets to the Charity Police Station, Region Two. This donation is part of the first Cabinet Outreach to the Region, where Ministers continue to maintain contact with residents on the ground in an effort to meet the needs of all Guyanese. Minister

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