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We have to monitor suspicious characters entering Guyana
Dear Editor,
For quite a number of years, I would always get angry whenever illegal immigrants caught in Guyana are being hauled before the courts.
A number of them are fined and deported and I cannot recall any being jailed.
I am always of the opinion that it is wrong and after reading Thursday’s papers, I felt a great relief when reading the article where our Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that steps would be in place to accommodate those desirous of entering Guyana.
There are many reasons that caused people to enter another country, illegally for better opportunities, among other reasons. We are witnessing problems in neighbouring countries.
I must applaud Mr. Greenidge and say it’s a much welcomed move.
However, Mr. Editor, I urge that even though we would be allowing immigrants, I hope that before this plan is executed, the authorities should install proper mechanisms in place to prevent lawlessness to occur.
No doubt, once the floodgate is open many would utilize the opportunity especially criminals/fugitives and drugs mules/dealers/barons.
Our country is being kept back from development by means of technology because of our dinosaur’s era internet service we are getting for ages and I hope that all ports of entry would be equipped with internet ready computers and have network access so that proper background checks could be made on those desirous of entering Guyana.
Plans should be in place for monitoring suspicious characters and the various offenders who would use the opportunity to enter here.
Over the years, I’ve witnessed many deportees returning in Guyana and they would amass followers and boasting of the country they got deported from and comparing Guyana with them. Sadly, many would believe these disgraced criminals. Many of our ignorant youths would end up looking at these as saviours.
I’ve personally witnessed more than one such incident so I am just using that as an example so that the authorities would put mechanisms in place to protect our youths.
Not everyone entering Guyana would be bad and I am quite sure we would be getting many talented people also.
Sahadeo Bates
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