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Courtesy Call from Ambassador of the Russian Federation

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 …

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Meeting to Discuss Project Schedules and Issues

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.

Strengthening Partnership Against Gender Based Violence

#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 …

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Donation of ‘Police Administration’ Books

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 …

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Inspection of Ongoing Construction Works at Lusignan Prison

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn, MP, this morning, inspected ongoing construction works at the Lusignan Prison. Back in June, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mae Toussaint Jr. Thomas signed three contracts totaling $1.2 billion with Mohamed Enterprise, M&P Investment in a joint venture with Construtora Cobra Eireli, and Nabi Construction …

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Launching of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Firearms Programme (GFP)

The Government of Guyana is welcoming a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Firearms Programme (GFP) Project that was launched under the theme, “Support to the implementation of the crime prevention and criminal justice component of the Caribbean Roadmap to counter illicit firearms trafficking and misuse across the Caribbean in a sustainable …

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Good Life Supermarket’s Donation

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn and Permanent Secretary, Ms Mae Toussaint Jr Thomas, this morning, received two donations on behalf of the Guyana Police Force. The Management of Good Life Supermarket donated a complete air conditioning unit while Digital Technology handed over a quantity of torch lights and long booths.