Ambassador hears claims of immigration officials mistreating Haitians

Sun, Feb 20th 2011, 10:00 PM

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 officials and met with members of the Haitian community on the island.

Grand Bahama has one of the largest Haitian populations in the Bahamas, outside of New Providence. It was the ambassador's first visit to the island since taking up his appointment in October at the Embassy of the Republic o ...

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