Jamaica is sending a five-member team to Barbados today to meet with officials to discuss the treatment of Shanique Myrie’s allegations of abuse while entering the territory.
The visit coincides with the public outrage over the reported maltreatment of a Jamaican woman by Barbados immigration officials on March 14.
Shanique Myrie reported, earlier this month, she was subjected to two demeaning cavity searches by a female immigration officer in Barbados and was detained for hours for interrogation.
Myrie, who has since retained legal representation to seek redress, said the immigration officer made several derogatory remarks about Jamaicans.
The Barbadian authorities have denied the claim but Prime Minister Bruce Golding said he is not satisfied with their explanation.
According to Prime Minister Golding, the issue of the mistreatment of Caribbean visitors by Barbadian officials has long been an issue. <!–Audio File–><!–
Prime Minister Bruce Golding.
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
MAR
2011
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