Former Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee on Thursday criticised the government’s decision to implement a stricter immigration policy, while saying that the administration is sending mixed signals to foreign nationals.
“I’m hearing that Guyana is open for business but you have to write an exam before you enter,” Rohee quipped during his contribution to the debate on the 2015 budget. “I’m hearing we will clamp down on work permits but at the same time we will promote tourism,” he added.
Struggling to be heard above incessant heckling from the government side of the House, the PPP/C MP stressed that while the rest of the world appears to be moving forward with immigration practices, Guyana “is now moving back” with its immigration policy. In this regard, he referenced moves by
