Lynnesha Rigby

Ministry of Home Affairs Honors Two Distinguished Retirees for Decades of Service

Ministry Updates, Special Updates /

The Ministry of Home Affairs, last Friday (September 19), bid farewell to two stalwart public servants, Mr. Shelton Daniels and Mr. Alvin Fredericks, whose combined careers span over six decades of dedicated service to the people of Guyana. Mr. Daniels, a veteran of approximately 37 years in the public service, began his career as a […]

Ministry of Home Affairs Honors Two Distinguished Retirees for Decades of Service Read More »

The Community Policing Group educational lecture at Bladen Hall Secondary School

Agency Updates, Ministry Updates /

The Community Policing Group (CPG), in collaboration with ranks of the Vigilance Police Station Traffic Department, today (September 19, 2025) hosted an educational lecture at Bladen Hall Secondary School to raise awareness among students on key issues affecting their safety and well-being. The interactive session focused on the dangers of illegal drug use, the impact

The Community Policing Group educational lecture at Bladen Hall Secondary School Read More »

Minister Walrond Conducts First Site Visit at New Brickdam Police Station

Ministry Updates /

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Mr. Andre Ally and Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr. Dwayne Adams, earlier today conducted a site visit at the new Brickdam Police Station, a transformative project set to redefine the landscape of policing in Guyana. Also present were Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’ Mr. Errol Watts, Deputy

Minister Walrond Conducts First Site Visit at New Brickdam Police Station Read More »

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, conducts site visit at the new Brickdam Police Station

Ministry Updates /

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Mr. Andre Ally and Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr. Dwayne Adams, is conducting a site visit at the new Brickdam Police Station. This marks Minister Walrond’s first site visit since assuming office, during which she is engaging contractors and reviewing the progress of the reconstruction

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, conducts site visit at the new Brickdam Police Station Read More »

Minister Walrond Meets with Heads of Department

Ministry Updates /

Newly appointed Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, convened her first meeting with the Ministry’s Heads of Department this morning in the Boardroom, where she was warmly welcomed by senior officials and staff. While expressing appreciation for the warm reception, Minister Walrond emphasized her commitment to collaborative leadership. “This is an opportunity for a

Minister Walrond Meets with Heads of Department Read More »

Hon. Oneidge Walrond assumes leadership of the Ministry of Home Affairs following the official handover by former Minister Robeson Benn.

Ministry Updates /

The Senior Advisor in Home Affairs and Natural Resources and former Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, this morning (Monday, September 15, 2025), formally handed over the reins of leadership in a symbolic passing of the baton to the newly appointed Minister of Home Affairs, the Honourable Oneidge Walrond. The occasion signaled the beginning

Hon. Oneidge Walrond assumes leadership of the Ministry of Home Affairs following the official handover by former Minister Robeson Benn. Read More »

Honourable Minister Robeson Benn outstanding leadership from 2020 to 2025

Ministry Updates /

Honourable Minister Robeson Benn concludes an exceptional and transformative tenure at the Ministry of Home Affairs, having served with unwavering dedication and outstanding leadership from 2020 to 2025. Under his visionary stewardship, Minister Benn spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives such as the Fresh Start Program, among others, which has provided opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration, fundamentally strengthening

Honourable Minister Robeson Benn outstanding leadership from 2020 to 2025 Read More »

Ministry of Home Affairs welcomes Honourable Oneidge Walrond as our new Minister.

Ministry Updates /

The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Andre Ally, and the staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs extend a warm welcome to Honourable Oneidge Walrond as our new Minister. We are confident that your visionary leadership and steadfast dedication will further strengthen our shared commitment to public safety, national security, and effective governance. We look forward to

Ministry of Home Affairs welcomes Honourable Oneidge Walrond as our new Minister. Read More »