Public hearing on orphanage’s operations restarts Wednesday

InvestigationGeorgetown: The Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security is notifying the public that Hearings for the Inquiry into allegations of maltreatment of orphans housed at the Camal’s International Home restarts tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29, 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, 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.

The Inquiry, chaired by Mrs. Ayo Dalgetty-Dean, will review the operations of the home in accordance with the Minimum Operating Standards for Children’s Homes and Institutions. Other persons conducting the inquiry 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.