Robeson Benn
Guyanese politician (born 1953)
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Brindley Robeson Benn (born 7 January 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]
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Brindley Robeson Benn | |
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Benn in 2022 | |
| Minister of Home Affairs, Guyana | |
| Assumed office 5 August 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 January 1953 |
| Occupation | Politician |
His late father, Brindley Benn, was also a government minister and a key leader during the movement for Guyana's Independence.[5]
Education
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
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]
