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December 8, 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs said an unknown individual unlawfully entered its building early Monday morning, prompting a security alert and police investigation. The ministry said security personnel detected the intruder via CCTV around 04:00 hours and raised the alarm. An officer attempted to apprehend the person but was unsuccessful. The Guyana Police Force was […]

November 28, 2025

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Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond announced on Wednesday major changes to vehicle-tint regulations, introducing a uniform 35 per cent light-penetration requirement, a three-tier waiver system, and a nationwide enforcement campaign starting January 1, 2026. The measures aim to “bring predictability, equity, and fairness to what has long been a contentious area of traffic regulation,” Walrond […]

October 6, 2025

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The Government of Guyana has officially launched the upgraded Immigration Support Services eServices Platform, marking a major step toward digitizing public services and improving accessibility for citizens and visitors alike. The announcement was made by Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, who described the initiative as the fulfillment of a key commitment made by His […]

August 25, 2025

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The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, on Monday officially opened the new Guyana Prison Service Headquarters at Lusignan, marking what officials described as a major leap forward in reforming the country’s correctional system. The commissioning ceremony was led by Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, who was joined by Permanent Secretary Andre […]

April 29, 2025

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Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has announced that the national situation is stabilising and that normal business activities are expected to resume across the country starting tomorrow. Benn in a statement said the Joint Services—including the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Fire Service, Guyana Defence Force, and other supporting agencies—remain actively engaged to ensure the continued […]

March 16, 2025

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Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has said that members of the public have the right to record police officers while they are carrying out their duties. This, he contended, ensures transparency and provides evidence in the event of any incidents involving the police. The minister made these remarks on Wednesday while addressing the Guyana […]

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Investigation launched: Intruder enters Home Affairs Ministry and escapes

All vehicles allowed 35 per cent tint, says Home Affairs Minister

Government launches upgraded Immigration eServices Platform

Modern Prison Service Headquarters opens at Lusignan

Minister Benn: Normal Business activities to resume tomorrow

Benn reminds cops: Public can record police, stop using indecent language

Inter-ward football making return at Bayrock Stadium

Fraudulent declarations to attract fines, jail time

PAHO assistant director to address AI in healthcare, vaccination campaign in Guyana

Inter-ward football making return at Bayrock Stadium

Fraudulent declarations to attract fines, jail time

PAHO assistant director to address AI in healthcare, vaccination campaign in Guyana