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February 02, 2024
British Virgin Islands Reveals New Immigration Policy Draft
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS - The British Virgin Islands government has released the final draft of its new immigration policy for public consultation. Under the plan, applicants need 10 years of ordinary residence for permanent residence and 20 years for be-longer status.
Immigration Department holds Annual Prayer Breakfast
January 17, 2024
Immigration Department holds Annual Prayer Breakfast
Bahamas Immigration Department held its Annual Prayer Breakfast, January 15, 2024 at Immigration Headquarters to the theme, 'Refocused and Realigned in 2024.'
January 16, 2024
Letters to the Editor: Get helicopters to fight crime and illegal immigration
Dear Editor, Nassau is dying, both literally as well as figuratively, and unless something is done immediately and without any hesitation, the entirety of The Bahamas will surely collapse and might not ever recover. In its entire 50-year history as an "independent" nation (a topic for another conversation), the Commonwealth Of The Bahamas has never [...]
IMMIGRATION 'A RISK TO NATION': Pastor warns of those who come to Bahamas illegally at Majority Rule service
January 11, 2024
IMMIGRATION 'A RISK TO NATION': Pastor warns of those who come to Bahamas illegally at Majority Rule service
AS top government officials looked on yesterday, Pastor TG Morrison railed against illegal immigration during a Majority Rule Day ceremony, claiming that "something cataclysmic is going to happen" if the issue is not addressed.
Immigration Officer and Mom Face Gun Charge
January 08, 2024
Immigration Officer and Mom Face Gun Charge
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A 23-year-old immigration officer and his mother were granted bail after denying gun charges.
Immigration Rocked By Controversy
December 28, 2023
Immigration Rocked By Controversy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - It was a rocky road for the immigration department which was rocked with controversy over the granting of citizenship and work permits within the department.
'I WAS VICTIM OF SEX ATTACK IN DETENTION': Woman claims assault by Immigration officer - and says son was beaten too
December 22, 2023
'I WAS VICTIM OF SEX ATTACK IN DETENTION': Woman claims assault by Immigration officer - and says son was beaten too
A PREGNANT Jamaican woman claimed she was sexually assaulted in immigration custody and continually abused after complaining about an officer's actions.
She claimed an officer touched her sexually without her consent.
Pratt appointment to Immigration director likely to go to Industrial Tribunal, says Thompson
December 20, 2023
Pratt appointment to Immigration director likely to go to Industrial Tribunal, says Thompson
THE immigration union's dispute over the Davis administration's appointment of William Pratt as director of the Department of Immigration will likely be addressed by the Industrial Tribunal after two Department of Labour conciliation meetings failed to resolve the matter, according to new Labour Director Howard Thompson.
December 12, 2023
Immigration Minister: With Respect To Immigration, It's Balanced
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Immigration Minister Alfred Sears is the second Cabinet Minister to comment on the United Nations' report. Just yesterday, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe ripped into the report citing several inaccuracies.
Minister of Immigration responds to recent UN report
December 12, 2023
Minister of Immigration responds to recent UN report
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Immigration Minister Alfred Sears is on the defense following a recent report compiled by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) which called on government to do more to ensure people who are under arrest or detained are given access to legal representation. Sears disagrees with public criticism that the [...]
December 08, 2023
Government urged to "pick up the pace" and enact the Immigration and Asylum Bill
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Mumba Malila, a member of the United Nations' working group, is calling on the government to pick up the pace toward enacting the Immigration and Asylum Bill. The request follows grave concerns noted while the UN officials made an official visit to the Carmichael Road Detention Center. Malila says the UN takes exception [...]
November 29, 2023
Immigration Minister tables legislation to address the treatment of detainees
NASSAu, BAHAMAS- Immigration minister Alfred Sears says the regulations for detainees are just the beginning of the changes expected to take place to transform the Immigration Department. Following a series of allegations earlier this year under the former Immigration minister Keith Bell, government committed to reviewing the immigration policies and bringing about changes where [...]
November 09, 2023
Over 30 immigration officers receive promotions and reclassification letters
THIRTY-four immigration officers received their promotion and reclassification letters yesterday in an exercise officials said was long overdue.
November 09, 2023
Immigration Minister: They Will Be Processed And Presented To Court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A number of residents living in the Kool Acres shantytown before its demolition have been brought in by the Department of Immigration according to Immigration Minister Alfred Sears.
November 09, 2023
'A number' of undocumented migrants apprehended, Immigration Minister says
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears said authorities apprehended "a number" of undocumented migrants living in the Kool Acres shanty town before demolition exercises in that community this week.
Immigration Minister: We Are Transparent
November 08, 2023
Immigration Minister: We Are Transparent
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Human Resource matters, manpower, appointments and backlogs, all issues Immigration Minister Alfred Sears is now looking to take on.
Sears defends Immigration director appointment
November 08, 2023
Sears defends Immigration director appointment
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Immigration minister Alfred Sears defended the appointment of William Pratt as Immigration Director on Wednesday following claims made by the Bahamas Immigration, Customs & Allied Workers Union that his appointment was unlawful. Sears noted that the office of the Attorney General, along with the public service, is expected to review a court order [...]
November 02, 2023
Minister Sears meets with GB Immigration and National Insurance staff
Minister of Immigration and National Insurance, the Hon. Alfred Sears met with members of both agencies while in Grand Bahama on Friday, October 27.
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.
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 [...]
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