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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 […]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ministry of Home Affairs assure residents of the fire at James Street, Albouystown

Agency Updates /

The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to assure residents of Albouystown that support is being provided in the aftermath of the devastating fire which occurred yesterday (Thursday, September 11, 2025) on James Street. A team from the Ministry’s Utility Section, along with the necessary equipment, is currently on the ground assisting with the clearing of

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