Chinese nationals urged to keep
documents in order - warned bribery will compound existing issues
Kaieteur News, 23 October 2007
Chinese nationals residing in Guyana are being urged to ensure that all
their documents are in order to avoid having to face the full penalty
of the law.
During a meeting held yesterday at the Chinese Embassy to educate
nationals on the importance of proper documentation and the correct
procedure that should be used, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee
urged that they take documentation seriously.
“Documentation is extremely important. You always have to ensure that
your documents are in order and that your stay is regularised. The
consequences could be very severe because the law could be very
unkind,” Minister Rohee said.
Deputy Chief Immigration Officer George Vyphuis, Permanent Secretary of
the Ministry of Home Affairs Angela Johnson, Director General of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Elisabeth Harper and other embassy
officials were also present at the meeting.
Minister Rohee advised the nationals to desist from paying bribe and
called on them to use the relevant agencies to seek assistance.
“I want to emphasise that you should avoid indulging in bribery. This
is not abiding by the laws of Guyana . As I said before there is the
Ministry of Home Affairs, Chinese Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs that you can approach for assistance. Do not depend on anyone
else because all you are doing is wasting money,” Minister Rohee
emphasized.
China 's Ambassador to Guyana Zhang Jungao pleaded with nationals to
make an effort to better understand the laws of Guyana and continue to
make a positive contribution to the development of the country.
“Abide by the law of Guyana and learn more about it….Over the years we
(Chinese) have made significant contributions to the development of
this country and have also been able to better our diplomatic
relations. Let that continue,” Jungao said.
The Home Affairs Minister reaffirmed government's commitment to
fighting crime and zero-in on the issue where Chinese nationals are
being targeted.
“We (government) have been following carefully the criminal activities
on the Chinese community. I can assure that the Ministry and the Police
are doing our best to address this issue…the government recognizes the
contribution of Chinese to Guyana and it is because of this it is
necessary for the government to ensure all nationals are comfortable
and live within the law,” Minister Rohee said.
Ambassador Jungao said, “I know that you are often victims of crime so
I advise the businessmen to install some safety measures at their
businesses and to close their shops earlier…I also hope that the
Chinese Association will also be more functional to enable a cohesive
force,” Jungao urged.
Guyana and China have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1974.
documents in order - warned bribery will compound existing issues
Kaieteur News, 23 October 2007
Chinese nationals residing in Guyana are being urged to ensure that all
their documents are in order to avoid having to face the full penalty
of the law.
During a meeting held yesterday at the Chinese Embassy to educate
nationals on the importance of proper documentation and the correct
procedure that should be used, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee
urged that they take documentation seriously.
“Documentation is extremely important. You always have to ensure that
your documents are in order and that your stay is regularised. The
consequences could be very severe because the law could be very
unkind,” Minister Rohee said.
Deputy Chief Immigration Officer George Vyphuis, Permanent Secretary of
the Ministry of Home Affairs Angela Johnson, Director General of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Elisabeth Harper and other embassy
officials were also present at the meeting.
Minister Rohee advised the nationals to desist from paying bribe and
called on them to use the relevant agencies to seek assistance.
“I want to emphasise that you should avoid indulging in bribery. This
is not abiding by the laws of Guyana . As I said before there is the
Ministry of Home Affairs, Chinese Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs that you can approach for assistance. Do not depend on anyone
else because all you are doing is wasting money,” Minister Rohee
emphasized.
China 's Ambassador to Guyana Zhang Jungao pleaded with nationals to
make an effort to better understand the laws of Guyana and continue to
make a positive contribution to the development of the country.
“Abide by the law of Guyana and learn more about it….Over the years we
(Chinese) have made significant contributions to the development of
this country and have also been able to better our diplomatic
relations. Let that continue,” Jungao said.
The Home Affairs Minister reaffirmed government's commitment to
fighting crime and zero-in on the issue where Chinese nationals are
being targeted.
“We (government) have been following carefully the criminal activities
on the Chinese community. I can assure that the Ministry and the Police
are doing our best to address this issue…the government recognizes the
contribution of Chinese to Guyana and it is because of this it is
necessary for the government to ensure all nationals are comfortable
and live within the law,” Minister Rohee said.
Ambassador Jungao said, “I know that you are often victims of crime so
I advise the businessmen to install some safety measures at their
businesses and to close their shops earlier…I also hope that the
Chinese Association will also be more functional to enable a cohesive
force,” Jungao urged.
Guyana and China have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1974.
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