More proof the Guyanese are turning this : 6/29/2009
More proof that the Guyanese are turning this into a Guyanese issue. The policy targets whoever is in Barbados illegally. If Guyanese think they are going to be hit the hardest then perhaps that group needs to reflect on why they like to breaking the law soo much. I am done with the issue. If you do right, right will do by you too. You can't expect to do wrong and get by all the time.

Two Sides To the Story : 6/29/2009
As a Bajan,and an Immigrant in someone elses country i read all the articles on the undocumented Immigrants in Barbados (especially the Guyanese)it seem to me many Bajans has become a COLD,AND INHUMANE population seriously lacking any humanity. I too agree that something has to be done about the undocumented immigrants,but there must be a process to make sure that people are not rounded up like common criminals and deported without due process of law, these people are only seeking what the other bajans and i who departed our homeland sought ,to improve our situation.Barbados depends on Tourism for its main source of income,these stories of mistreatment of undocumented visitors to our shores can have a detrimental effect,whereas these countries also has similar problems (some maybe with undocumented Bajans)they (the people) in most cases do not support their Government'S heavy handed deportation measures,and might not be incline to visit Barbados after such adverse publicity. Many has written about deportation from the USA, i think we should distinguish between undocumented CRIMINAL aliens and purely undocumented aliens.Persons arrested whilst committing Crimes are deported after a period of imprisonment where deportation proceedings are initiated(thats the reason for the paperbag suitcase)whilst persons overstaying, and those who had committed certain criminal offences in the past that fell into a certain classification are held at a (ICE )deportation Center awaiting a deportation order,sometimes with prodding they waive their rights to a hearing as this is a very lengthy process,and electS to return home,considering they might be allowed to return after 10yrs .To be deported mean you might never be permitted to return without waivers.For the record,i have never had any runings with the Immigration or Law enforcement,i happen to be an active informed bajan,with involvement in the immigrant community, and a lover of all humanity.I waited in Barbados many years ago until my visa invitation came to me. I do believe few of us outside of Barbados would ever agree with the "round them up and ship them home mentality" . May God grant my people the wisdon to be more thoughtful and compassionate to others,and to treat others as they would like their undocumented relatives all over the world to be treated.My heart heart hurts for the Guyanese people in Barbados who are mistreated.To the Guyanese people in Barbados stand strong, deliverance will come.

: 6/29/2009
I find many Bajans just amazing!! Practically every one of us, to this day, have family who went to the US, Canada or UK and stayed illegally at some point or the other! If anyone is here illegally, by all means they need to be dealt with, but rounding up people in the dead of the night (between 3 and 6 a.m.) is NOT the way to do it! Imagine them entering the the wrong house (your house of that of your family) through mistake or misinformation! And for the information of most, authorities in 1st world countries DO NOT round up illegals in the dead of night. Illegals are deported for committing crimes and on the job where they would obviously be working illegally. I am one Bajan who is very ashamed to live in a country where people are being rounded up like cattle. Bajans are renowned for our intelligence, tolerance and sensitivity, come on people lets us show the world why!

non-sense bajans : 6/29/2009
maybe all the bajans living in u.s. and u.k. illegally should be sent packing home too....u dont think? especially in this crisis time with both U.K. and U.S. economies struggling....i'm a bajan with caribbean parents....and it seems to me the hostility of bajans behavior, instead of proper adaptation and code of conduct before deporting non-nationals is totally senseless, and will definitely not look positive on Barbadian people.

Interesting comments from Dr. Bourne : 6/29/2009
Dr. Bourne should listen to himself speak. Where are the statistics that tell him authoritatively how many Guyanese and Caricom immigrants have been rounded up like prisoners in the dead of night, under this so-called new immigration policy targeting Caricom nationals only.

NONSENSE DR.BOURNE : 6/29/2009
DR.BOURNE. What adulterated nonsense are you talking? The Government of barbados does not have to give you or anyone else no figures on the number of undocumented workers in Barbados. If someone has over stayed their time in Barbados and the Immigration Department make a determination that they are to leave Barbados thats it. These undocumented persons are making a mockery of our LAWS. I find it appalling when So called Caribbean intellectual espoused such nonsense. If Dr.Bourne used to mix with the ordinary Barbadian and he drove around Barbados he would see the facts for himself. DR. Bourne spoke of being humane, why was he not more humane to those workers who were sent home from CDB in these very difficult times? I must mention here that everday people are becoming Illegal In Barbados. It is imperative that we clamp down and bring it under control.

BOURNE : 6/29/2009
why you dont tell that to the USA CANADA OR ENGLAND anyone who get in the affairs of a goverment should be sent packing you need to stay in GUYANA and help clean up they mess

Bourne: Let due process prevail : 6/29/2009
Yet another Guyanese in Barbados meddling in the internal affairs of Barbados. I don't think it is appropriate for him as Caribbean Development Bank President to get involved in the host country's political matters.

Due process : 6/29/2009
I don't understand what more you want Mr. Bourne. It is well known that there are many many illegal Guyanese in Barbados. The simply fact is that they have been granted amnesty and many of these people have been illegal for years. They come in on visitor's visas and never leave. They have work permits that have long expired or are false. Perhaps you should ask them why they have not taken advantage of this amnesty to pack up and leave? Why they have chosen to remain illegal for so long in someone else's country rather than return to Guyana. How can you expect the Barbadian authorities to warn those persons who have already shown no respect for our laws that they will be coming to pick them up? You need to also look at this from a Barbadian perspective and not just from your own. We are a small country and we've had enough - we cannot continue to shoulder the responsibilities of other governments who have lapsed.Perhaps while you're there you should also advise the Guyanese Government to clean up its act and encourage its citizens to go home.