| The Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security has announced that the public hearing into the allegations of maltreatment of orphans at Camal’s International home for abused women and children will resume today.The hearing, which is convened at the Albion Sports Complex, is based on reports of abuse by three teenage girls, who were once housed at the popular children’s home located in Corentyne, Berbice.On November 20,Wholesale Stitched Jerseys, 2013,Cheap Hockey Jerseys, the girls, 12, 14 and 15-years- old (names given) were arrested for “wandering” away from the home, and placed before the courts. They were sentenced to be institutionalised at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC).However,Discount NFL Jerseys, as allegations of maltreatment of children at the Orphanage surfaced, the Ministry of Human Services launched an investigation into the details surrounding the arrest of the three teenagers. Based on preliminary investigations,Atlanta Falcons Jersey, an Attorney appearing in the interest of the Human Services Ministry filed on behalf of the girls, resulting in their release. The teenagers were being held in the lock ups of the Albion Police Station. They were subsequently placed in temporary care at the Canaan Home in Port Mourant, Corentyne.On December 9, 2013 the Ministry of Human Services announced the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate the allegations of maltreatment of orphans at the Camal’s International Home for abused women and children.As the Inquiry into the matter continues, the operations of the orphanage will be reviewed in accordance with the Minimum Operating Standards for Children’s Homes and Institutions.The COI is being chaired by Mrs. Ayo Dalgetty-Dean. Among those sitting on the investigating panel are Ms. Saudia Feroze and Mrs. Erma Bovell, both of whom are members of the Visiting Committee for Children’s Homes and Institutions; Ms. Joan Ann Edghill, Legal Counsel at the Child Care and Protection Agency; and Mrs. Claudia Munroe, Senior Probation and Social Services Officer.The Administration of the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security wishes to notify the public that Hearings for the Inquiry into allegations of maltreatment of orphans housed at the Camal’s International Home will restart tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29,Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys, 2014 at 09:00 hrs at the Albion Sports Complex. Persons desirous of making a contribution or express their views can do so at the public hearing.The inquiry, which began on December 12,Cheap MLB Jerseys Free Shipping, 2013, is being conducted following the recent arrest of three young girls who resided at the Camal’s International Home and subsequent allegations of maltreatment of children housed at the Institution. |
