Robeson Benn
Brindley Robeson Benn | |
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![]() Benn in 2022 | |
Minister of Home Affairs, Guyana | |
Assumed office August 5, 2020 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Georgetown, Guyana | January 7, 1953
Occupation | Politician |
Brindley Robeson Benn (born January 7, 1953)[1] is a Guyanese politician.[2] He was born in Georgetown, Guyana and is the current minister of home affairs for the government of Guyana. Benn was appointed minister in August 2020 by President Irfaan Ali.[3][4]
His late father, Brindley Benn, was also a government minister and a key leader during the movement for Guyana's Independence.[5]
Education
[edit]Benn is a geologist.[6] Benn attended college at Graham's Hall, Cummings Lodge and Queen's College. After that, he attended Freiberg University of Mining and Technology where he obtained a degree in geology.[1]
He is married to Dina Sheridan Benn.[1]
Career
[edit]He began his career as a field assistant working for the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission.[6] He was also Chairman-Guyana Geology and Mines Commission. Before his appointment as Minister, he was the Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission.[7]
He was previously a Minister of Public Works.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "List of Cabinet Members" (PDF). UFlib.
- ^ "Person who deleted cocaine container scans identified - Benn". Stabroek News. 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- ^ guyanagy. "Robeson Benn is Guyana's New Minister of Home Affairs – GSA News". Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- ^ "Some Prisoners Released Early Over COVID Had Committed Serious Crimes". Stabroek News. 2020-12-25. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- ^ "Brindley Benn passes away". Stabroek News. 2009-12-12. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- ^ a b "Hon. Brindley H.R. Benn". National Assembly (Guyana). Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ "Who's who in the new Cabinet". Stabroek News. 2011-12-06. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- ^ "Ali swears in 19 ministers". Stabroek News. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2021-01-21.