–Minister Benn urges ministry’s staff who successfully completed studies in different areas

THE Ministry of Home Affairs held a special ceremony on Wednesday to honour its staff members who have successfully graduated in various disciplines. The event, held at the ministry’s secretariat, featured heartfelt congratulations from the Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, and Permanent Secretary Mr Andre Ally, who presented tokens of appreciation to the graduates.

Minister Benn expressed his pride in the graduates, commending their dedication and hard work. “Your achievements are significant, especially as our country undergoes a transformative phase of development,” he remarked. He encouraged the graduates to focus on continuous self-improvement, highlighting how their personal growth contributes to the betterment of their families and the nation as a whole.

“You’re not in competition with anybody,” the minister emphasised. “You’re in competition with yourself. The fact that you have brought yourselves to this position and achieved success is commendable and I want to congratulate you all sincerely.”
Permanent Secretary Andre Ally echoed the minister’s sentiments, underscoring the importance of continuous development. He urged the graduates to apply their newly acquired knowledge in their roles within the ministry. “Reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities,” he advised. “Use what you’ve learned to enhance the quality of work and deliver better outcomes.”

During the congratulatory ceremony, graduates were recognised for their achievements, including Kayla Cave, Sophia Fredericks, and Shonneka Bakker, who earned degrees in Public Management and Law; Nurvanie Tiwari, who received a Degree in Business Management; Keon Morris, with a Degree in Economics; and Dexter, Andrew, and Tyrese Crawford, all holding Degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Additionally, Tanella Gilgeours earned a Bachelor of Science in Management, Alicia Yow and Elton Sampson obtained Associate Degrees in Social Work and Chemistry, respectively. Susie

Lee, Deborah Douglas, and Latoya Spooner received Level Five Diplomas in Business and Human Resources, while Nikita Ali-Locke and Selochanie Deokinandan earned Level Four Diplomas in Business Management. Finally, Blossom Bryan and Delroy O’Neal were recognised for their Diplomas in Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation and Logistics and Transport, respectively, and Roshonda Burnett and Yolanda Jonas were honoured with Master’s Degrees in Management and Leadership.

The ministry celebrated these graduates’ commitment to self-improvement and acknowledged their invaluable contributions to its mission and Guyana’s development. The ceremony concluded with heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates, reinforcing the ministry’s belief in the power of education and continuous growth.