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| Stopping short of admitting that Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is a problem in Guyana, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Robert Persaud, stated that his Ministry is working closely with the mining community to fight against TIP.The Minister assured that TIP is being addressed through collaboration with the Ministries of Human Services and Social Security; Amerindian Affairs; Home Affairs, Labour, Guyana Police Force, and Guyana Forestry Commission.According to Persaud, there is a zero tolerance approach towards any evidence of TIP in mining communities. The Ministry of Natural Resources & the Environment is partnering with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Guyana Women Miners’ Organization where trafficking is suspected.The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is also collaborating with the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners’ Association,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, GGMC and other stakeholders to ensure more effective management and control of these areas. In recent times numerous kayamoos believed to house nefarious activities have been dismantled.Persaud related that GGMC has several measures in place to combat TIP particularly in mining districts. Officers screen local and foreign owned establishments including restaurants, mining camps, hotels, and shops that employ Guyanese and foreign nationals to ensure they are not being exploited and/or under-aged.The Commission raises awareness and assists in training programmes for the recognition of victims and community outreaches in an effort to stamp out TIP.He added that the Commission works with stakeholders to ensure victims of trafficking receive the necessary counseling and their re-entry to their respective communities.An important measure undertaken by GGMC is the screening of all persons entering and leaving mining sites at check points such as Itaballi, Sherima, and Port Kaituma. He added that persons appearing to be under-aged are thoroughly screened.Persaud said that as part of GGMC’s education campaign pamphlets and posters are being distributed in primary and secondary schools. In addition, Field Officers are being trained to recognize TIP at the various stages and the system for reporting potential cases.Persaud stated that national initiatives aimed at combating TIP have been undertaken under the guidance of the Ministerial Task Force on Trafficking in Persons, which comprises representatives of Governmental and Non-Governmental Agencies. It is chaired by Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee.Some national initiatives include proactive monitoring of various locations by the GPF so as to identify victims of trafficking in persons; development and implementation of countrywide awareness campaigns; training of frontline staff and focal point persons; collaboration with non-governmental bodies and community-based organizations; development and implementation of the 2010-2011 action plan; and strengthening the institutional infrastructure to respond to trafficking in persons through the creation of a “referral mechanism”.Last may, Human Services Minister, Jennifer Webster acknowledged that there are instances of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Guyana but claims that coverage of the issue in the media is being overrated.Webster said that there should be a clear understanding between prostitution and TIP, which are both illegal activities in Guyana. She emphasized that what is being purported in some instances as human trafficking is prostitution. |
