On Monday, June 10, 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Immigration Support Services department held a certificate-issuing ceremony to welcome 11 new citizens from seven countries who gained Guyanese citizenship through registration and naturalisation.
A release from the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the ceremony was attended by Permanent Secretary Andre Ally, Head of Immigration Support Services Michelle Davis, and Jessica Bacchus from the Citizenship Section.
In his remarks, Ally congratulated the new citizens on this milestone and extended a warm welcome to them as the newest members of the Guyanese nation.
He spoke about the importance of citizenship, not just as a legal status but as a shared commitment to the values and progress of the country, the release said.
Ally further highlighted that Guyana’s strength lies in its diversity of cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds, which have been woven together into a vibrant, unique national identity.
The Permanent Secretary also emphasised the responsibilities that come with citizenship, encouraging the new citizens to be active members of society, upholding the laws, and contributing to the nation’s development, the release said.
