Newly appointed US Ambassador Perry Holloway paid courtesy call to Public Security Minister

Georgetown : The newly accredited United States Ambassador to Guyana  Perry Holloway, accompanied by the United States Charge d’ Affaires, Bryan Hunt paid a courtesy call to the Honourable Vice President and Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan at his Brickdam Office yesterday.

 

The United States envoy assured the Vice President of his Government’s continued assistance to Guyana’s security sector. 

 

The two  officials discussed continued training opportunities for Guyana’s law enforcement officers. 

Upon the request of the Vice President, that courses include anti-money laundering, asset recovery and prevention of  bribery and corruption, the US indicated its willingness to assist with public awareness initiatives in Guyana regarding, the diverse methods used by sophisticated white collar criminals.

 

During the discussions the United States envoy said his government is willing to provide continued assistance to Guyana in relation to Prisons management, with specific focus on the rehabilitation and reintegration of young offenders.