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October 27, 2023
PM: Immigration's exercise of discretion will be reviewed
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said the time has come to review how the Department of Immigration exercises discretion.
October 27, 2023
Immigration officers charged with bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery
TWO Immigration officers were granted bail on Friday after they were allegedly caught in a bribery scheme to extend foreign nationals passports and visas in The Bahamas.
Pintard renews calls for Immigration probe
October 30, 2023
Pintard renews calls for Immigration probe
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition leader Michael Pintard has decried what he described as "sad and feeble" attempts to deflect from allegations which he said prompted the removal for former Immigration Minister Keith Bell. Pintard also slammed the announced immigration commission as only a "cynical deflection strategy." Pintard said in a statement: "The Opposition notes the sad [...]
October 30, 2023
Immigration Commission 'focused on wrong things', says FNM leader
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard derided the immigration commission established by the Davis administration, saying it is focused on the wrong things.
Govt. Forms New Immigration Commission
October 27, 2023
Govt. Forms New Immigration Commission
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Amid ongoing challenges in the Immigration Department, the Davis administration formed a commission tasked with reviewing the processes and procedures.
Officials Probing Immigration Ring
October 27, 2023
Officials Probing Immigration Ring
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Officials are looking into what seems to be a ring involving immigration officers, according to Acting Press Secretary Keishla Adderley.
Immigration Officers Arraigned on Bribery Charges
October 27, 2023
Immigration Officers Arraigned on Bribery Charges
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Two immigration officers have been charged with accepting bribes to allow three Jamaican nationals to extend their stay in the country.
October 26, 2023
Immigration Commission to Probe Processes and Procedures
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Amid ongoing challenges in the immigration department, the Davis administration formed a commission tasked with reviewing the processes and procedures.
October 26, 2023
Sears: Commission will review checks and balances at immigration dept
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears said a commission Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis established to review how immigration decisions are made comprises former Education Director Marcellus Taylor, former Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Clifford Scavella and Alexandria Hall.
October 26, 2023
Sears: Commission will review checks and balances at immigration dept
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears said a commission Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis established to review how immigration decisions are made comprises former Education Director Marcellus Taylor, former Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Clifford Scavella and Alexandria Hall.
'Ask Immigration Minister for citizenship help'
October 24, 2023
'Ask Immigration Minister for citizenship help'
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said until legislators amend the Bahamas Nationality Act, people affected by discriminatory citizenship laws should apply to the minister of immigration for relief.
October 20, 2023
AG Office reviewing director's appointment to Immigration Dept
PRESS secretary Keishla Adderley said the Office of the Attorney General is reviewing a 2021 Supreme Court ruling to determine whether it prohibits William Pratt's recent appointment as director of the Department of Immigration.
UNION CHALLENGES IMMIGRATION MOVE: Pratt appointment disputed over rule on contract workers
October 17, 2023
UNION CHALLENGES IMMIGRATION MOVE: Pratt appointment disputed over rule on contract workers
THE Bahamas Customs Immigration and Allied Workers Union has filed a trade dispute with the Department of Labour contesting the Davis administration's appointment of William Pratt as director of the Department of Immigration.
October 13, 2023
Three immigration officers being questioned on fake work permits
THREE immigration officers are in custody as police investigate a scheme involving fraudulent work permits.
PM: IMMIGRATION CHIEF HAS RETIRED - Davis says Ferguson left by choice - not through victimisation
October 12, 2023
PM: IMMIGRATION CHIEF HAS RETIRED - Davis says Ferguson left by choice - not through victimisation
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis broke his silence on recent leadership changes to the Department of Immigration yesterday, saying former acting Director of Immigration Keturah Ferguson willingly left her post and retired.
BOY: IMMIGRATION TOOK MY MUMMY - Twelve-year-old tells how siblings left to fend for themselves after raid
October 06, 2023
BOY: IMMIGRATION TOOK MY MUMMY - Twelve-year-old tells how siblings left to fend for themselves after raid
A 12-year-old boy and his two siblings are fending for themselves after immigration officers apprehended their mother while posting eviction notices in the Kool Acres shanty town on Monday.
Speech from the Throne: Immigration Act amendment announced, but only covering Detention Centre procedures
October 05, 2023
Speech from the Throne: Immigration Act amendment announced, but only covering Detention Centre procedures
THE Davis administration pledged to amend the Immigration Act and introduce regulations to govern procedures at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
Haitian quartet fined for immigration offences
February 11, 2022
Haitian quartet fined for immigration offences
THREE Haitian men and a Haitian woman were fined in court yesterday on immigration charges.
Press secretary avoids Immigration questions
September 22, 2023
Press secretary avoids Immigration questions
PRESS secretary Keishla Adderley sidestepped questions about the leadership of the Department of Immigration yesterday.
IMMIGRATION MOVE 'STINKS': McCartney insists sidelining director reeks of victimisation
September 18, 2023
IMMIGRATION MOVE 'STINKS': McCartney insists sidelining director reeks of victimisation
BRANVILLE McCartney, the former minister of state for immigration and past leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), suggested Keith Bell was unfairly attacked for some of his actions as immigration minister but chided the Davis administration for sidelining acting Immigration Director Keturah Ferguson, saying: "That stinks."
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