Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis yesterday foreshadowed new regulations intended to bring transparency to the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
Davis also said there will be tougher penalties for human smuggling and for employing people without a work permit.
"While all of these initiatives will strengthen our security, new regulations are proposed to bring transparency to the detention center and to make it more accessible," he said.
"When Parliament resumes on November 19, these initiatives will be tabled before members and senators for their approval."
Davis spoke at a passing out ceremony for immigration officers.
Last September, the government ordered an inquiry into the administration and management of the detention center after it came under intense scrutiny over allegations of abuse of Cuban detainees.
Justice Emmanuel Osadebay (retired), Reverend William Higgs and former Superintendent of Police Douglas Hanna served on a committee to make recommendations for its efficient administration and management.
They submitted their report to the government, but the findings have not been revealed.
According to Cuban detainees, they were beaten for hours after a botched escape attempt.
A hearing into the allegations began late last year. It has yet to conclude.
The government has also implemented a new immigration policy that took effect last Saturday.
The policy requires all non-Bahamians to have passports of their nationalities and evidence that they have permission to live and work in the country.
The policy also states that the Department of Immigration will not accept first-time applications for residence or work permits from those who have no legal status in The Bahamas.

Repatriation
Davis also revealed that between January 1 and November 1, 2014, 3,419 foreigners were repatriated.
He said the majority of them were Haitians.
"This year to date, we have interdicted 1,660 Haitian nationals at sea," he said.
"These figures are meaningless without counting the true cost to all of us.
"This year alone, to September 12, we have spent more than $1.2 million on repatriations.
"Remember that the entire budget for the year is now $1.5 million.
"So you see how we are challenged. Nevertheless, we do what we must."

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