Tag: immigration boards
Immigration a ‘toxic’ workplace
(CNS): False allegations, bullying and backstabbing in a “toxic environment” was how the workplace at the immigration department was described Wednesday by a defence attorney representing Tichina Rickfield, as she asked the chief immigration officer (CIO) about the events surrounding her client’s suspension and subsequent charges.
Immigration case re-opens with new jury
(CNS): Following a catalogue of problems with the last jury selected to hear the case against Tichina Rickfield, who is charged with 15 counts of making documents without authority and one count of abuse of office in relation to immigration fraud, the case re-opened in front of a new panel Monday. The former acting secretary […]
Board secretary accused of false permit grants
(CNS): A former work permit board secretary went on trial Monday in the Grand Court, accused of changing the immigration department’s database to grant unauthorized work permits that had not been approved by the relevant board. Tichina Rickfield has denied 16 counts of altering documents and misconduct in public office in relation to discrepancies that emerged […]
