Minister in the Ministry of Social Protection, Simona Broomes yesterday called on Chinese firms to obey Guyana’s labour laws and ensure good practices to stave off xenophobia.
During a seminar held at the MovieTowne construction site at Pattensen, East Coast Demerara, Broomes and members of her ministry briefed six Chinese companies of the labour requirements in Guyana and what the consequences were should the laws be flouted. The workshop was held in collaboration with the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Guyana (ACEG).
“The Chinese will come here and work, establish their business, raise their families and respect the law and the rights of the people of Guyana so when we speak about the Chinese we must see best practices from you,” Broomes said.
The minister stated that government wants Chinese investment and for Chinese investors to be successful within Guyana. However, she cautioned that good labour practices are not conducive with bribery. “What you are entitled to, you should not bribe to receive it, you should be able to operate in Guyana free.
