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More Guyanese share unflattering stories of Consulate in Miami


 

https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...-consulate-in-miami/ 

Since Kaieteur News highlighted one man’s experience with the Guyana Consulate in Miami, a number of Guyanese living in that part of the United States have been coming forward to share their stories.
Harold Smith recently wrote a letter to this newspaper highlighting his brother, Junior’s, unsavory experience when attempting to carry out a transaction at the Miami Consulate.
Guyanese living in Florida have to travel to Miami in relation to passport renewals, affidavits and life certificates.
Yesterday, five other Guyanese residing in Florida contacted this newspaper. They shared supporting stories but spoke on the grounds of anonymity.
Two of the persons spoke about the unprofessional engagements. But those are the “lucky” ones who actually got a chance to engage with the two consulate representatives.
Others complained of travelling hours on different occasions to get to the consulate but were turned away by a closed door.
Junior Smith said that the female Consulate office representative told him he did not have to pay for his transaction.
However, another Florida-based Guyanese who spoke yesterday complained that she had been made to pay a different fee to renew her passport than her friend paid just a few weeks ago.
All those who contacted this newspaper spoke about the location of the consulate. As aptly described by Smith, the Consulate can be found in “the bowels of the ghetto.”

Honorary Consul, Ramzan Roshanali

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge

One lady spoke of how embarrassed she felt when a friend of hers who is not a Guyanese visited the Consulate to get a visa to visit Guyana.
“I was coming home for vacation and my workmate who has become my very close friend asked to make the trip with me. I used my GPS to guide me to the building. When I reached my destination I was totally convinced that the GPS guided me wrong. This was until I noticed the sign on the door.
“As the letter writer said, there was no sign of the Golden Arrowhead.”
The woman said that Guyana cannot possibly be serious about tourism if its consulate is located in a depressed community where many are scared to venture.
She also noted that that building will serve as an impression of Guyana. “What a terrible impression that is. We need a better image.”
When Kaieteur News spoke to Honorary Consul Ramzan Roshanali, he said that he receives absolutely no money from the Government of Guyana for his services or for rent. He said that the one worker is paid.
That one worker happens to be his wife.
Mr. Roshanali said that he has no idea how much his wife is paid. However, sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that while it is true that he is not paid specifically, the office is given a yearly lump sum to cover overhead expenses and for one employee.

The Guyana Consulate in Miami

In this case, Mr. Roshanali employed his wife.
He said that he does not know how much money his wife is receiving but he endeavoured to find out and provide that information.
Two days passed and contact was made again with Mr. Roshanali who told this publication that he hadn’t the chance to find out from his wife how much she receives.
He said most of his day was consumed by his engagement in construction duties. He was supposed to again provide the information yesterday but never did.
Kaieteur News has also learnt that Mr. Roshanali benefitted in the past from duty free concession.
In April of this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a two-day Heads of Mission conference at the Pegasus.
This conference’s main objective was to address the role of diplomacy. Of course being the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge was the main speaker at the event. He used that opportunity to note that it is paramount to upkeep a good image in the world of diplomacy.
He implored upon the diplomats the need to always respect Guyana and paint the best image possible of the country.
The letter of concern which was published yesterday, was forwarded to Mr Greenidge’s email address.
The Foreign Ministry is aware of the situation in Miami.

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Mitwah posted:

So this is another PPP legacy. 

Kaieteur News has also learnt that Mr. Roshanali benefitted in the past from duty free concession.

 

If this is true, where is the CHANGE. Lump the PPP, PNC, AFC, APNU all in the same pot of SHIT. Duty free concessions are a given benefit to all diplomats, It is over TWO years the APNU/AFC in office, they are using the PPP formula, where is the CHANGE.

K

Yesterday, five other Guyanese residing in Florida contacted this newspaper. They shared supporting stories but spoke on the grounds of anonymity.
Two of the persons spoke about the unprofessional engagements. But those are the lucky ones who actually got a chance to engage with the two consulate representatives.
Others complained of travelling hours on different occasions to get to the consulate but were turned away by a closed door.
Junior Smith said that the female Consulate office representative told him he did not have to pay for his transaction.
However, another Florida-based Guyanese who spoke yesterday complained that she had been made to pay a different fee to renew her passport than her friend paid just a few weeks ago.

Mitwah

It is a shame to see the condition of the consul's office, Granger was in Atlanta last week, why these people did not bring up the issue. On the other hand ,what do you expect from a Third World country, they can't afford decent office space and qualified staff.For 50 years that was an accepted condition, now Guyana will be an oil Giant people want everything to change overnight, patience! wait soon come.

K
kp posted:

It is a shame to see the condition of the consul's office, Granger was in Atlanta last week, why these people did not bring up the issue. On the other hand ,what do you expect from a Third World country, they can't afford decent office space and qualified staff.For 50 years that was an accepted condition, now Guyana will be an oil Giant people want everything to change overnight, patience! wait soon come.

Shame on Roshanali. He is in the construction business and can't give the place  facelift by painting the door frames; put up a decent sign and even get a Guyana flag from the dollar store to display. 

Mitwah
Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

Ha Ha!. Mitwah must have been sitting in the Canadian audience, mesmerized by this straight shooter (or is it side shooter??)...guess it depends on how we look at this!)  in this doorman outfit. Mits was probably writing a blank check to the Green and Yellow. 

Seriously, what kind of outfit is this???

 

V
Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

The dogshyte green and yellow suits RUMjattan. Mitwah probably took that from his ancient wardrobe and lent it to him. RUMjattan who looked like a village idiot wearing it.

No wonder Guyana is being run like a dogshyte country these days.

FM
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Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

I am looking at this photo, all these guys are wearing over size pants, these are very long pants. Bibi isn't Mits in the photo. It looks like the circus clown comes to town.

K
kp posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

I am looking at this photo, all these guys are wearing over size pants, these are very long pants. Bibi isn't Mits in the photo. It looks like the circus clown comes to town.

Isn’t the hand guesture from Rumjat saying these are my clown . Look at the smirk on their faces .

FM
Dave posted:

Mitt ( Tamesh ) is keeping a low profile since Rumjat request the names of all the attendants at the recent AFC meeting .

As you know, Mits like to keep a low profile.  $$$$ talks!

Mitwah
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It's time for Ramzan to release himself from that Consular job. No need to hang on when he has lost the confidence of people. And I still can't understand why the Guyana flag is mystic at his office.

FM
yuji22 posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

The dogshyte green and yellow suits RUMjattan. Mitwah probably took that from his ancient wardrobe and lent it to him. RUMjattan who looked like a village idiot wearing it.

No wonder Guyana is being run like a dogshyte country these days.

Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

 

alena06
Mars posted:

More Guyanese share unflattering stories of Consulate in Miami


 

https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...-consulate-in-miami/ 

Since Kaieteur News highlighted one man’s experience with the Guyana Consulate in Miami, a number of Guyanese living in that part of the United States have been coming forward to share their stories.
Harold Smith recently wrote a letter to this newspaper highlighting his brother, Junior’s, unsavory experience when attempting to carry out a transaction at the Miami Consulate.
Guyanese living in Florida have to travel to Miami in relation to passport renewals, affidavits and life certificates.
Yesterday, five other Guyanese residing in Florida contacted this newspaper. They shared supporting stories but spoke on the grounds of anonymity.
Two of the persons spoke about the unprofessional engagements. But those are the “lucky” ones who actually got a chance to engage with the two consulate representatives.
Others complained of travelling hours on different occasions to get to the consulate but were turned away by a closed door.
Junior Smith said that the female Consulate office representative told him he did not have to pay for his transaction.
However, another Florida-based Guyanese who spoke yesterday complained that she had been made to pay a different fee to renew her passport than her friend paid just a few weeks ago.
All those who contacted this newspaper spoke about the location of the consulate. As aptly described by Smith, the Consulate can be found in “the bowels of the ghetto.”

Honorary Consul, Ramzan Roshanali

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge

One lady spoke of how embarrassed she felt when a friend of hers who is not a Guyanese visited the Consulate to get a visa to visit Guyana.
“I was coming home for vacation and my workmate who has become my very close friend asked to make the trip with me. I used my GPS to guide me to the building. When I reached my destination I was totally convinced that the GPS guided me wrong. This was until I noticed the sign on the door.
“As the letter writer said, there was no sign of the Golden Arrowhead.”
The woman said that Guyana cannot possibly be serious about tourism if its consulate is located in a depressed community where many are scared to venture.
She also noted that that building will serve as an impression of Guyana. “What a terrible impression that is. We need a better image.”
When Kaieteur News spoke to Honorary Consul Ramzan Roshanali, he said that he receives absolutely no money from the Government of Guyana for his services or for rent. He said that the one worker is paid.
That one worker happens to be his wife.
Mr. Roshanali said that he has no idea how much his wife is paid. However, sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that while it is true that he is not paid specifically, the office is given a yearly lump sum to cover overhead expenses and for one employee.

The Guyana Consulate in Miami

In this case, Mr. Roshanali employed his wife.
He said that he does not know how much money his wife is receiving but he endeavoured to find out and provide that information.
Two days passed and contact was made again with Mr. Roshanali who told this publication that he hadn’t the chance to find out from his wife how much she receives.
He said most of his day was consumed by his engagement in construction duties. He was supposed to again provide the information yesterday but never did.
Kaieteur News has also learnt that Mr. Roshanali benefitted in the past from duty free concession.
In April of this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a two-day Heads of Mission conference at the Pegasus.
This conference’s main objective was to address the role of diplomacy. Of course being the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge was the main speaker at the event. He used that opportunity to note that it is paramount to upkeep a good image in the world of diplomacy.
He implored upon the diplomats the need to always respect Guyana and paint the best image possible of the country.
The letter of concern which was published yesterday, was forwarded to Mr Greenidge’s email address.
The Foreign Ministry is aware of the situation in Miami.

 

The building shown above is not where my cousin has his furniture business. This is one of my cousin's furniture stores which is down the street from the building shown above. However, no need to nit pick about a photo except that it shows that Kaieteur News does not do accurate reporting. 

The building below is what Kaieteur News posted. A welding shop.

That said, I agree with Gilly that Ram and his wife should give up the job especially since they do it for free.

Interestingly how sources at the Foreign Affairs know so quickly that they are given a yearly lump sum when Ministers Harmon and Jordan cannot say if Guyana received $5M from China and $20M from ExxonMobil. 

Regarding the Guyana not being displayed. The building isn't identified as a Guyana Consulate. It is his furniture business where he conducts Guyana Consul business. You put a flag up there and people may burn his building with his inventory down. I don't know why he would even want to take that kind of risk so it is good that he doesn't.

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Drugb posted:

Ramzan should know better, it is better to not do this function at all if you are going to be sloppy about it. 

I don't know if he is sloppy. He has many other interests and doing a favor would get the kind of his time available. The government of Guyana should have addressed this and either set up a proper operation which they will pay for and then hold Ram or whoever else responsible to do so.

FM
Mitwah posted:
kp posted:

It is a shame to see the condition of the consul's office, Granger was in Atlanta last week, why these people did not bring up the issue. On the other hand ,what do you expect from a Third World country, they can't afford decent office space and qualified staff.For 50 years that was an accepted condition, now Guyana will be an oil Giant people want everything to change overnight, patience! wait soon come.

Shame on Roshanali. He is in the construction business and can't give the place  facelift by painting the door frames; put up a decent sign and even get a Guyana flag from the dollar store to display. 

Mitwah, it is easy to understand your disgust over the building appearance until you learn that Kaieteur News did not show the right building.

This is not my cousin's store.
FM
Mitwah posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

Thanks for the visibility. 

Mitwah is on the far right in the photo, you really resemble Ramjattan, next time get your trousers hemmed.or have your suit tailored.

K
ksazma posted:
Mitwah posted:
kp posted:

It is a shame to see the condition of the consul's office, Granger was in Atlanta last week, why these people did not bring up the issue. On the other hand ,what do you expect from a Third World country, they can't afford decent office space and qualified staff.For 50 years that was an accepted condition, now Guyana will be an oil Giant people want everything to change overnight, patience! wait soon come.

Shame on Roshanali. He is in the construction business and can't give the place  facelift by painting the door frames; put up a decent sign and even get a Guyana flag from the dollar store to display. 

Mitwah, it is easy to understand your disgust over the building appearance until you learn that Kaieteur News did not show the right building.

This is not my cousin's store.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for clearing that up. 

Mitwah
kp posted:
Mitwah posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

Thanks for the visibility. 

Mitwah is on the far right in the photo, you really resemble Ramjattan, next time get your trousers hemmed.or have your suit tailored.

Bhaiji, stop speculating. Many GNIers know me personally. Mitwah is not that picture. Tata. 

Mitwah
kp posted:
Mitwah posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

Thanks for the visibility. 

Mitwah is on the far right in the photo, you really resemble Ramjattan, next time get your trousers hemmed.or have your suit tailored.

U sure u lying? That aint Mits.

cain
cain posted:
kp posted:
Mitwah posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:
VishMahabir posted:

Patterson, maybe...or your boy with the yellow and green outfit...Ramjattan.

This green and yellow outfit??

Ramjattan[1]

Thanks for the visibility. 

Mitwah is on the far right in the photo, you really resemble Ramjattan, next time get your trousers hemmed.or have your suit tailored.

U sure u lying? That aint Mits.

before you say I am lying, do you know Mits?

K
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kp posted:
yuji22 posted:

KP

If you know Mits personally, can you confirm that it is Mitts 100 percent ? Just asking.

I don't associate with traitors. I never met him.but have seen photographs.

Got it. I read you loud and clear. So you recognize the traitor when you see him. They sold their country and people for a few pieces of sliver.

Ramjattan%5B1%5D

Instead of fighting for free and fair elections, they are in bed with the Monster and Dictator. 

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