Lying intern could get reprieve

“We are not throwing away this young individual’s career because the country has invested millions of dollars via GATE (Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses) and training to bring an intern up to the level that he or she is.

“I can tell you, once she presents certain evidence to the CEO (chief executive officer) and the permanent secretary that she is fit to resume duties, she is free to reapply for her position in six months. That’s the type of justice we want to have,” the minister said.