Minister Felix warns Suriname travellers against flouting immigration laws

Citizenship Minister Winston Felix has urged members of the public travelling to and from Suriname to present themselves to immigration officers for processing.
Minister Felix said the absence of the MV Canawaima from regular service did not preclude persons from observing the law.

“Persons arriving must first ensure that they check with the immigration [office] on departing Suriname and report to the immigration on arrival in Guyana. Failure to do so, if caught, will expose you to prosecution,” he said.
Immigration processing in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) is currently being done at immigration offices located at Republic Square, Springlands or Port Moleson Creek.
“Section 10 (3) and Section 7 (2) of the Immigration Act, Chapter 14:02, respectively states: (a) “Where a person desires to depart from Guyana by crossing a land frontier, he shall before depart, present himself to the nearest immigration officer,” a release from the Ministry stated.
In addition, the release noted: “Where a person enters Guyana by crossing a land frontier of Guyana, he shall forthwith present himself to the nearest immigration officer”.
As such, the Minister is calling on the public to observe the law.