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IMMIGRATION CORRUPTION: Immigration officers under investigation for alleged permit scheme
October 26, 2023
IMMIGRATION CORRUPTION: Immigration officers under investigation for alleged permit scheme
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Acting Press Secretary Keishla Adderley reveals that the government has discovered an immigration ring where immigration officers were being paid to assist with extensions. These extensions involved persons coming in as tourists and working without the proper permit. Adderley says these officers will be prosecuted in due course.
March 06, 2024
Immigration Consultant: I Expected Something to Be Done
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Louby Georges says Bahamasair's cancellation of flights to Haiti can impact those Bahamians and Haitian nationals that frequent Haiti.
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.
'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.
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 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.'
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.
August 05, 2020
At least 30 immigration officers COVID-19 positive, minister says
Elsworth Johnson. At least 30 immigration workers tested positive for COVID-19, Minister of Immigration Elsworth Johnson revealed yesterday. "We have immigration officers who have tested positive and who are now quarantined," Johnson said. "And we know that COVID-19, I've experienced it, I've lost a sister. You're talking [...]
Officers 'beat' suspects on immigration raid
August 01, 2019
Officers 'beat' suspects on immigration raid
RIGHTS Bahamas chairperson Mona Agenor was arrested yesterday in an alleged violent encounter with police and immigration officials.
Former State Immigration Minister: I Must Commend Them On Their Handling of Shantytowns
April 11, 2024
Former State Immigration Minister: I Must Commend Them On Their Handling of Shantytowns
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Former State Minister for Immigration, Minister Branville Mccartney, is commending the government for how they're handling the unregulated communities.
Nearly 300k applications not digitised at the Immigration Department causing excessive delays
March 08, 2024
Nearly 300k applications not digitised at the Immigration Department causing excessive delays
THOUSANDS are still waiting to be processed by the Department of Immigration because their applications were not transferred to the department's digital system, Immigration Minister Alfred Sears revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Our illegal immigration problem
August 23, 2023
Our illegal immigration problem
Dear Editor,The question of migration, legal or illegal, has from time immemorial been a very emotional one.
Omni Money Transfers no longer a third-party cash payment option for Immigration Services
October 07, 2022
Omni Money Transfers no longer a third-party cash payment option for Immigration Services
The Department advises the public that effective immediately, cash payments for Immigration services are no longer payable at Omni Money Transfers facilities.
April 02, 2024
Department of Immigration staff gather for religious service
The Bahamas Department of Immigration held a religious service at the department, Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024. The gathering focused on 'The Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross'. Staff and guests appreciated the experience. Breakfast was served afterwards.
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