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Six
Guyanese nationals deported, says Barbados immigration chief |
April 3, 2007: BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The Immigration
Department in Barbados has confirmed the detention of ten
Guyanese nationals for various offences. Of these, six were
deported and four asked to leave. This follows a report in
the Guyana Stabroek News headlined “Guyanese rounded up in
Barbados, facing deportation” and reports carried by local
media as well.
Barbados’ Chief Immigration Office, Gilbert Greaves, stated
that the offences included living on the island illegally,
conviction of a criminal offence, possession of false
documents including that of a false work permit stamp, ID
Card and false treasury receipt, as well as prostitution. It
is to be noted that the person holding the false documents
also purported to be a priest.
Admitting that there was a delay in their departure from the
island, Greaves explained that this was unavoidable since
there were no flights available during the period.
Stating that the offices of the department at the airport
were all air-conditioned, the Immigration Chief, however,
described the statement that the persons were reportedly
being kept in a “cold room,” as misleading.
He described allegations contained in the report that the
individuals were “only fed bread and water since last
Thursday” as completely false, noting that “those persons
who were detained all had their breakfast, lunch and supper
provided in accordance with established practice. Of course,
persons do, from time, to time refuse meals for various
reasons.”
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