PHILIPSBURG:--- During the parliamentary session on Friday, Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis voiced strong concerns regarding the current state of leadership within the Immigration Department and the Admittance Department, citing reports of incompetence and employee mistreatment.
Addressing the Chairman, the Minister of Finance, and fellow colleagues, MP Lewis opened with a critical observation of the current political climate, stating that the government is "looking terrible in the sight of our citizens" and describing recent public displays as a "shame and disgrace."
The core of the MP’s address focused on specific allegations within the civil service. Lewis reported receiving information pointing to "incompetent leadership" at the helm of the Immigration Department. Furthermore, the MP highlighted serious issues within the Admittance Department, alleging "gross neglect for the Department" alongside "bullying and disrespect to the employees."
Drawing from personal experience, Lewis directed comments to the Minister of Justice, revealing a history of victimization while working within departments under that specific ministry. "To the Minister of Justice, Mr. Chairman, just know I was greatly victimized by departments I have worked in in the Ministry of Justice," Lewis stated.
In response to these findings, the MP announced plans to formally submit a letter detailing these concerns to the Minister of Justice. Lewis pledged to take decisive action, promising to do "every single thing in my power" to ensure accountability.
The MP called for the permanent removal of those found responsible for victimizing subordinates and those displaying a lack of leadership capability within the Justice Ministry’s departments.
