China Jerseys y2mgviui

fd9je6mn

The Ministry of Home Affairs said that the 50 Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints over-stayed their time in Guyana and did not possess valid Work Permits since November 2004, April 2005, April 2007, January 2008 and March 2009 respectively.According to a press release, the ministry rejected as false and unfounded what it said was a report purportedly originating from the Embassy of the United States of America to the effect that Missionaries belonging to the church have been asked to leave the country because they were engaged in espionage activities.But in interviews with the media US Embassy Charge d’ Affairs, Karen Williams declined to speculate what may have been the reason for the Guyana government’s move.The release from the Home Affairs Ministry stated that, acting in accordance with the Laws of Guyana, (the Immigration Act Chapter 14:02) the missionaries were issued letters denying them Work Permits and Extensions of Stay.They were ordered to leave the jurisdiction.The ministry said that efforts are being made to locate an additional 13 Missionaries, whose whereabouts are unknown.But attorney at law Nigel Hughes told the media yesterday that some of the missionaries have already left Guyana.According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, in October, 2007, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints requested Work Permits and Extensions of Stay for 10 American nationals to be attached to the Church as missionaries.  This request was denied.No reason was given for the denial.In February of 2008, a new application was received from the Church requesting Work Permits and Extension of Stay for an additional 22 American missionaries to be attached to the Church.The Ministry said that in order to process the application, the Church was asked to submit a list of all the foreign nationals attached to the organization and their locations.The list was submitted in February 2008 and it indicated that there were 54 missionaries attached to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Guyana.Included in the list of 54 were those persons who were previously denied work permits and extensions of stay as well as those for whom the Ministry had no records.The ministry said that during the processing of the application for the 54 missionaries, the Church again applied for work permits and extension of stay for an additional 69 American missionaries to be attached to the organization.Included in the list of 69 were eight from the list of 54.They were given slips acknowledging receipt of their applications.The Church was informed in writing of the findings of the Ministry and was invited to an interview in September 2008.The release said that Mr. Wayne D. Barrow, Georgetown District President, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints reported to the Ministry with his lawyer Nigel Hughes, and the matter was discussed with the then Head of the Immigration Support Services.In June of 2009 the Church was again asked to provide a list of all the foreign nationals attached to the organization, their location and copies of their passports.On June 10, 2009, the Church submitted a list indicating that it has 66 persons attached to the organization.The letter also requested work permits and extension of stay for the 66 persons.According to the ministry, of the 60 Missionaries,NFL Jerseys Supply, the records showed that 50 had overstayed, 13 whose whereabouts were unclear and three who had valid Work Permits.The Head of the Organization resident in Guyana was invited by the Permanent Secretary of the Home Affairs Ministry for a hearing.Mr. Sanjay Y. Pooran, Counsellor within the organization, reported to the Ministry and the matter was  again discussed.He was informed of the Ministry’s decision and issued a letter denying work permits and extension of stay to the 50 persons who had overstayed their time in Guyana.“Taking into consideration all the circumstances surrounding this matter, and committed to finding a workable solution, a meeting was convened at the Office of the President at the request of His Excellency the President.Present at the meeting were the Minister of Home Affairs and two High Representatives of the Church in Guyana. The High Representatives of the Church were informed that while Guyana is a free, open and tolerant society, the Laws of the land must be respected by all,” the Ministry’s statement said.Further, the High Representatives of the Church were assured that there is no intention to deport the 50 missionaries.The Ministry said that, in keeping with the Laws of Guyana, the 50 persons whose work permits and extension of stay have expired will leave the country voluntarily within one month.It added that replacement Missionaries associated with the Church will be allowed to enter the jurisdiction and to conduct their activities provided they are granted work permits in advance of their arrival.“The High Representatives of the Church agreed to this approach,” the Ministry of Home Affairs stated.