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Ministry of Home Affairs Welcomes 34 New Citizens in Certificate-Issuing Ceremony

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The Ministry of Home Affairs Immigration Support Services department held a meaningful certificate-issuing ceremony, officially welcoming 34 new citizens from various countries who have gained Guyanese citizenship through registration and naturalization. The ceremony was attended by the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, Permanent Secretary Andre Ally, Head of Immigration Support Services Ms. …

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Search Operation Underway for Missing Youths at Unity Beach

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The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, is currently at Unity Beach, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, where an extensive search operation is underway for Navin Seenauth, age 20, and Daniel Boodram, age 17, both residents of Unity Village. Reports indicate that Seenauth, Boodram, and another friend, Joshua Deonarine, a 17-year-old from the same …

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Minister Benn Saluted at Guyana Police’s 185th Anniversary

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The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, was honoured with the ‘eyes right’ salute in front of the Ministry of Home Affairs as the Guyana Police Force showcased their exceptional marching skills during the annual route march parade. This event marked the celebration of the Force’s 185th anniversary. The Minister was accompanied by …

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Donation of Historic Books and Atlases to Guyana Archives

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The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, alongside Hieronymus and Shameena Wosten, officially presented several historic books and atlases to His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. These invaluable works, depicting maps and other literature on Guyana’s history during Dutch and English colonial times dating back from the 1600s, were graciously donated by …

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Minister Benn Announces Anti-Trafficking Initiatives for 2024

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In observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons which will be observed on July 30, 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will be rolling out a series of activities to raised awareness on the issue of Trafficking in Persons. Minister of Home Affairs …

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Guyana Police Get 40 HP Yamaha Outboard Engine

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In a timely donation, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has significantly enhanced its marine capabilities by acquiring a 40-HP Yamaha outboard engine. The Honourable Robeson Benn, Minister of Home Affairs, presented the engine in a simple ceremony at the Ministry’s Brickdam office earlier today (June 25, 2024). The outboard engine, procured by the Community Policing …

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Guyana’s Continued Efforts and Achievements in Combating Human Trafficking

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Guyana Continues to Demonstrate Serious and Sustained Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons The Government of Guyana acknowledges the release of the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report by the U.S. State Department. This annual report assesses the global landscape of human trafficking and evaluates the efforts of individual countries in combating this grave human rights …

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Ministry of Home Affairs Welcomes Work Study Students for 2024 Program

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Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Robeson Benn, M.P., and Principal Personnel Officer Mrs. Eureka Duncan warmly welcomed sixteen (16) enthusiastic Work Study students to the Minister’s Secretariat on June 18, 2024, marking the commencement of Phase One of the Work Study Attachment 2024 at the Ministry of Home Affairs. The students, fresh from their recent …

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