Guyanese Convicted in the BTA 2 Scandal --- Obtained work permits for two persons with false documentation.

Philipsburg:--- Guyanese national Wyesha Gergian Alfred got off lightly in the Court of First Instance on Wednesday when she was convicted to six months suspended sentence, three years probation, and 240 hours of community service.
Alfred was found guilty of falsifying and submitting documents for five persons so that they could have obtained a Brooks Tower Permit. Judge Keppels said in her ruling that Alfred submitted falsified documents to the Island Labour Department where she presented herself as the employer of the persons. Documents were falsified for P.G Sewlall, R.D Morales Pena, M.C. Marin Cartagena, S. Hazel, and D.A Mc Fadden. Alfred also managed to obtain work permits for P.G Sewlall and S. Hazel. The judge noted in her ruling that Alfred falsified the documents for monies. The ruling states that Alfred submitted false declarations and labour contracts for the above named persons under the companies Cassam Construction N.V. and Unico Management Services. She was charged on two counts of falsifying documents for financial gains as well as using the stamps of Cassam Construction and Unico Management Services because P.G. Sewlall and S. Hazel paid Alfred $1,500 for her services while they paid an additional $900 to the Island Labour Department for their working permits.
Wyesha Alfred was working for Unico Management Services owned by one Josanne. The court also noted that Josanne was also one of the suspects in the BTA investigation. Alfred was represented by Brenda Brooks.