While the government tabled a whistleblowers protection bill two weeks ago, nearly seven months have elapsed since nurse Sherlyn Marks was punished for having complained about the alleged abuse of office by a Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice) Councillor and she is still to be given redress.
Wednesday will mark a year since Marks first complained about the alleged abuse of office by regional councillor Carol Joseph without getting any satisfaction. On April 19 this year, Marks was immediately transferred from the Fort Wellington Hospital when her complaint against Joseph became public. Joseph resigned amidst the publication of several reports on the complaints.
Attorney General Basil Williams has promised all whistleblowers protection, saying that even government ministers would not be shielded under the soon-to-be-debated Protected Disclosures Bill 2017.
Marks remains in the transferred position and has heard nothing further from the authorities.
