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July 15, 2011
Documents lost after Haiti quake cause Immigration headache
DOCUMENTS lost after the devastating earthquake in Haiti have caused "some difficulty" for the Department of Immigration, said government officials, who are also contending with the underground market in forged documents.
Since the earthquake, the department has received applications from individuals who claim their records were destroyed. These records include birth certificates for a mother o...
February 20, 2011
Ambassador hears claims of immigration officials mistreating Haitians
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
FREEPORT - Haitian Ambassador to the Bahamas Antonio Rodrigue heard reports of mistreatment and abuse of Haitians at the hands of the island's immigration officials as well as claims of work permit approval refusals during his visit to Grand Bahama on Saturday.
The ambassador paid a courtesy call on local immigration officia...
December 16, 2010
No more immigration forms for returning Bahamians, residents
As of January 1, 2011, Bahamians and permanent residents will no longer be required to fill out immigration forms when returning to the country as is currently the custom.
Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette made that announcement in the House of Assembly yesterday when he tabled the Immigration General Amendment Regulations 2010.
"Normally we lay these things on the table but I want to bring th...
May 12, 2023
Bell: Private sector help needed as labor, immigration law changes mulled
The Ministry of Labour and Immigration is asking for the help of the private sector to determine the way forward for a number of legislative changes being considered, Labor and Immigration Minister Keith Bell said yesterday during the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation's Power Breakfast at Margaritaville resort.
Immigration Min.: Paternity Tests May Be Necessary
May 11, 2023
Immigration Min.: Paternity Tests May Be Necessary
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Immigration Minister Keith Bell says government may have to weigh introducing DNA testing to confirm a child's paternity to prevent fraud.
Immigration Officers Still on Administrative Leave
May 03, 2023
Immigration Officers Still on Administrative Leave
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Three months after two immigration officers assaulted two Haitian barbers in a viral video, investigations are still on going.
April 17, 2023
Immigration Minister updates on Immigration Processes and 'Operation Restore'
The Hon. Keith Bell, Minister of Labour and Immigration, addressed members of the House of Assembly Wednesday, April 12, on a communication on the processing and repatriation of economic migrants and irregular entrants into The Bahamas saying the position of this government remains unwavering that “all persons seeking to enter The Bahamas, must do so using legal avenues and processes.”
April 14, 2023
Minister Keith Bell - Update in the House of Assembly on Immigration Matters
Madam Speaker, I wish to begin by thanking the Almighty God for allowing me the opportunity to stand in this Honourable place once again to provide this House and the Bahamian people with an update on this Government’s unwavering efforts to protect our borders from unlawful entrants.
Immigration Minister: Get Your House in Order
April 12, 2023
Immigration Minister: Get Your House in Order
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Law enforcement officers have taken nearly 60 foreigners into custody for violating work permits from a construction site.
April 06, 2023
'UNLAWFUL TO DETAIN FOR OVER 48 HOURS': AG says govt abiding by law - so no immigration change after ruling by Privy Council
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said a new Privy Council ruling would not change current immigration detention practices because the government has complied with the law in recent times - despite the ruling being hailed as a "landmark" by Fred Smith, KC.
Immigration Minister Defends Citizenship Process
March 29, 2023
Immigration Minister Defends Citizenship Process
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The immigration minister stressing there must remain a stringent process for granting citizenship.
March 29, 2023
Immigration Officials Meet with Haitian League of Pastors
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A recent meeting between the government and pastors from the Haitian League of Pastors helped to forge a way forward on illegal migration, according to Minister of Labour Keith Bell.
March 24, 2023
Immigration Min.: Shantytown Residents have 28 Days to Leave
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Abaco shantytown residents have less than 30 days to move out, according to Immigration Minister Keith Bell, as more than 200 people have already been served eviction notices.
Illegal Immigration Protests In Miami
March 24, 2023
Illegal Immigration Protests In Miami
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Coalition of Independents taking their crusade against illegal immigration international.
March 24, 2023
Immigration Min: Work Permit Policies Must be Addressed
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A round table discussion to establish a national policy for work permits in The Bahamas will take place this summer, according to Minister of Labour and Immigration Keith Bell.
March 24, 2023
Ministry of Labour and Immigration and partners on high alert for detection of persons seeking to enter The Bahamas illegally
“Given the challenging situations on the ground, the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Labour and Immigration and our partners continue to remain on high alert to detect and intercept persons seeking to enter The Bahamas illegally,” said Minister of Labour and Immigration the Hon. Keith Bell, in the House of Assembly on Wednesday.
Immigration repatriated 1,100 in the last two months and numbers could exceed last year
March 23, 2023
Immigration repatriated 1,100 in the last two months and numbers could exceed last year
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell said 1100 people have been repatriated so far this year.
March 22, 2023
Bell responds to human rights criticisms on immigration and citizenship
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell is satisfied that laws governing immigration and citizenship issues in The Bahamas are strong despite criticism from the United States.
Immigration Minister: We're Not Going to be Rushed
March 21, 2023
Immigration Minister: We're Not Going to be Rushed
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Immigration Minister Keith Bell is coming to the defense after government was criticized in the U.S. Department of State's 2022 Human Rights report on The Bahamas for the handling and amount of statelessness within country.
Immigration Officers Identified in Viral Video
March 21, 2023
Immigration Officers Identified in Viral Video
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - More than a month after two men of Haitian descent were assaulted in a barbershop, it seems law enforcement officers are making progress in the case.
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