licks2 9 years, 10 months ago on Moss criticises immigration plan
Moss criticises immigration plan
AND YOUR POINT IS?? THE AVERAGE WAIT IN CANADA AND THE USA IS. . .YES 7 TO 10 YEARS!! AND IN THE US THEY WILL NOT COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU ARE IN THE USA!!
THE GOVERNMENT IS NOW TELLING YOU THAT THE SLACK DAYS ARE OVA. I WORKED IN THE USA FOR OVER TEN YEARS. . .ON WORK PERMIT. . .WHEN MY 4TH WORK PERMIT WAS UP THEY TOLD ME. . .WE ARE NOT GOING TO RENEW IT ANY MORE!!! I WORKED FOR OVER TEN YEARS. THE FIRST APPLICATION I MADE I HAD TO WAIT ONE YEAR WHILE THEY CHECKED IF THERE WERE ANY AMERICAN WHO COULD DO MY JOB!!
EVEN THOUGH I WAS PAYING FICA, STATE TAX, INCOME TAX, SOCIAL SECURITY, I WAS NOT ENTITELED TO ANY FREE THING EXCEPT FREE DENTAL AND EYE CARE!! AND I GOT NO TAX RETURN EVEN THOUGH I WAS IN THE 35% TAX BRAKET!
OUR CHILDREN COULD NOT GO TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS SO EDUCATION WAS PAID FOR IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
CHILDREN HAD TO HAVE AN I-20 AND H-1 VISAS TO ATTEND SCHOOL. . .RENEWABLE EACH YEAR! THEY HAD TO TRAVEL WITH THIER I-20 FORMS WITH THEM OR FACE ARREST DEPORTATION!
I HAD TO PRESENT A COPY OF MY WORK PERMIT EACH YEAR TO HUMAN RESOURCES. ONE YEAR THE COMPANY DID NOT GET MY WP ABOUT THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE OLE ONE EXPIRED! I WAS PULLED IN THE OFFICE AND TOLD IF THE RENEWAL IS NOT HERE BY THE YEAR'S END. . .DO NOT COME BACK TO WORK! YOU ALL PLAYING WITH THIS THING. . .THIS IS NOT A GAME. . .THIS IS FOR THE SAFE KEEPING OF OUR NATION FOR OUR CHILDREN. . .NOT HAITI'S CHILDREN!
THOSE HAITIANS WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE HERE. . .I too will fight for them to get that right. . .but those who do not . . .I WILL FIGHT AGAINST ANY "PUSH" TO WEAKEN THIS NATION ANY FURTHER!
Emac 9 years, 10 months ago on Moss criticises immigration plan
Moss criticises immigration plan
Oh I see. After they have gotten their papers processed is when they will really begin to respect our culture. Some a dem ain even know or tryin to know da Bahamian national anthem or even have a clue about any ting Bahamian. At the end of the day they will still drag our flag on the ground during their flag day and use our flag as an attachment to their shacks! I don't know which other country in the world allows people to abuse their national symbols like the Bahamas. You could get kill in other countries for tryin that shyte.
Cas0072 9 years, 10 months ago on Alfred Sears calls for 'sensitivity' in immigration approach
Alfred Sears calls for 'sensitivity' in immigration approach
These articles featuring current and former politicians would be so much more substantive if they provided suggestions instead of commentary that always seem to point to doing nothing. Scores of undocumented people in the country is already a threat to national security. With schools churning out barely literate graduates, we can only pretend that the uneducated underclass does not already exist. While sitting in parliament, making hard decisions, clearly successive governments made a lot of wrong decisions on this issue or none at all. It seems the current government is aware of its international and national commitments and is making an effort to strike the right balance. Other than that, what should and needs to be done is very simple. Why even have borders, laws and rights for citizens within said border if it so easily undermined, and if the protection of those rights are secondary to those of illegal immigrants?
asiseeit 9 years, 10 months ago on Ministry out of money for repatriations
Ministry out of money for repatriations
How about starting to think outside the box (something Bahamians can not do). These illegals mainly come from one country and they get here by boat. Instead of flying them back on jet planes of about 150 at a time, send them back by boat, 500 a time. If a boat is good enough to get here, then a boat is good enough to go back on. Hire a freighter,put up some shade, give them food and water, and send them back. This is not inhumane, cruel, or or even indignant, it may take a little longer but that is about it.
Emac 9 years, 10 months ago on Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
A political party made up of "Haitian-Bahamians"? Great idea! Let them start their campaigning in Long Island first though. If they get one vote then I would eat dog shit. Really though, even Blind Blake can see that this clown is just barking at anything the PLP does. No true substance coming from this fellow. But at least everyone knows where his loyalty lies.
Girly 9 years, 10 months ago on Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
I don't know why these undercover "wanna" be Bahamians don't stop pretending.No real true Bahamian would call his/herself a "biggoted fool".This is the same reason why this immigration policy have to be enforced because of the disgusting loathing attitude that most of you have for the Bahamas.You know very well Bahamians are not bigoted.We are only defending our own.
Emac 9 years, 10 months ago on Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
I tell you what Economist: First get your Haitian government to comply with all of these treaties, then we will follow suit. "The IMF told us to introduces VAT, so we complied. The international community told us to change our banking system in the early 2000"s, so we complied"
No policy is really that cut and dry. Realistically, as an independent nation, we do not have to do anything that will adversely effect Bahamians. Sure we signed on to be a part of these organizations. But there are always alternatives to what is demanded. Further, As Cas0072 mentioned above, " It is easy to write reports, especially using second hand information while failing to also acknowledge the possible root causes, or providing ideas on how to carry out these actions that they valiantly suggest" So why are you clowns even agreeing with an outside organization without getting your own proof. It is easy to sit from your comfort of your home and babble bullshit.
When one really looks at the response of certain commenters here though, one can deduce two things:Some of you dislike Fred and the PLP,so you will bitch no matter what. The others that have Haitian roots will always want everything to be handed to Illegal HAITIANS on a platter, no matter how unreasonable. Again, as a law abiding citizen of the Bahamas, I don't care what the international organizations are saying Let them help resolve the root of the problem then they can talk.
But as a tax paying Bahamian, here is what I have to say about all of this:
DON'T BRING YA ASS HERE ILLEGALLY IF YA DON'T WANT BAD TREATMENT. SIMPLE!
Economist 9 years, 10 months ago on Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
We are an independent nation. Independent nations have to comply with international rules, it goes with being independent.
The IMF told us to introduces VAT, so we complied. The international community told us to change our banking system in the early 2000"s, so we complied. The WTO said that we could no longer have the advantages under LOME and that we had to enter into a new agreement with Europe, the EPA, so we complied. The US said that we had to agree to FATCA, so we complied.
They are telling us to fix the detention center, so get on with it and comply.
Being big or small has noting to do with anything. We wanted independence and it comes with rules. Get on with it.
ispeakthetruth 9 years, 10 months ago on Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
So forming a HAITIAN-Bahamian party would not be a bigoted act? Should we not be upset then by the idea of a Conchy Joe-Bahamian, or the Chinese-Bahamian party? Those are along the same lines. If Bahamians are bigots, then you are a hypocrite.
While nobody claimed to be an indigenous Bahamian, there is no reason for us to graciously concede the land, culture and heritage that has been ours since slavery by providing a foot hold to an organization whose very concept excludes many. Nobody asserted that LEGAL persons of Haitian descent, or any other legal person, should not be allowed to enter politics. The very concept of any political organization in the Bahamas that is afilliated with another nationality, a specific race, or gender, should not be taken seriously. Because clearly they are not taking the Bahamas seriously.
generalcrazy 9 years, 10 months ago on Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
The illegals are prisoners of war - we did not invite them, we did not ask them to come here, they come here and use up all our money to house, feed, and eventually deport them. Don't expect them to be treated like a tourist, they are criminals but unlike our own home grown criminals, they are not even Bahamians. They will get the basics to keep them alive until their backsides are kicked back to their own sht hole of a country. Any dumb foreign organization that has a problem with that can kiss this crazy generals azz, and go to hell.
Cas0072 9 years, 10 months ago on Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
People always conveniently miss the fact that The Bahamas is a small, third world country as well. Some of us like to pretend that the country has the resources to do this and that, but the expenses and the lack of finances to do basic things is very telling. I don't believe for an instant, that any administration whether FNM or PLP, would intentionally withhold food and other basic amenities from people just for sport. You are correct. As a country we struggle to supplement basic needs of our own poor local populations and not because it is fun to watch. Where is the OAS to speak on that and the conditions of people living in the shanty towns? It is easy to write reports, especially using second hand information while failing to also acknowledge the possible root causes, or providing ideas on how to carry out these actions that they valiantly suggest. Where are the true humanitarian organizations that actually help people out by extending charity instead of drafting documents that will only intensify tensions.
ispeakthetruth 9 years, 10 months ago on Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
Fred Mitchell has gotten tons of international press and he is handling it very well. More and more, he is proving that he has the mental toughness needed to lead and to engage in international politics. He is not cowering to American pressure, a.k.a the OAS, and the implied effects on our tourism industry. Fred Mitchell and the department of immigration does not seek to do anything in secret because there is clearly nothing to hide. Plain and simple: we cannot afford the number of illegal immigrants that has been imposed on us. And while we bared this burden for decades, the OAS, the US and the UN were perfectly fine with the conditions of Haitian immigrants in their shanty towns that are even less humane than the reported conditions of the detention center. So don't be fooled by this BS report! The OAS, the US and others have deemed this a Bahamian problem, and they couldn't care less about the plight of the "poor" Haitian. If they did, now is the time to prove it...but I would not put any money on it, to be honest. They simply don't care. This will remain a Bahamian issue to deal with, and we should handle it in terms of what is best for the country.
Cas0072 9 years, 10 months ago on Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
There is nothing wrong with legal immigrants of Haitian descent running for office. If they are anything like Fred Smith and Jetta Baptiste, then this is a problem. Politicians should have a sense of patriotism and aspire to see the country succeed, or at least appear believable, if they are to be trusted with public office. "Haitian Bahamians" who have no use for this country other than bending to the wants of the illegal Haitian community is not what this country needs.
Girly 9 years, 10 months ago on Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
Ain't nobody gat time for this nobody.Any Bahamian that would even think about giving him or any of them any type of leverage in this country might as well start packing their bags because Bahamians will be on the outside looking in. A WORD TO THE WISE.
Emac 9 years, 10 months ago on Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
"I don't care about the politicians and have never cared for politics. I am only interested in US, as a nation." That is laughable. People that are born in the Bahamas are called Bahamians not Haitians. You are referring to HAITIANS when you use the word US. That is quite evident in all of your comments. Stop pretending and come out like Fred Smith: Tell us y'all want to slowly slip in and get yinna piece a der pie too, even doe yinna sneak in we country.
Economist 9 years, 10 months ago on Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
As an Independent nation we HAD TO CHANGE OUR BANKING SYSTEM AND THAT ADVERSLY AFFECTED BAHAMIANS, look at all the good paying jobs lost in the banking sector. We HAD TO ENTER INTO THE EPA, ask some Bahamians how that messed up their business. WE HAD TO INTRODUCE VAT, if you were reading the IDB website two years ago you would see that they set the time table. ARE YOU SAYING THAT VAT DOES NOT ADVERSLY AFFECT BAHHAMIANS?
I don't care about the politicians and have never cared for politics. I am only interested in us, as a nation, and feel that the more we understand the realities of being an independent nation the better we will be able to deal with our duties as an independent nation.
generalcrazy 9 years, 10 months ago on Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims
As an independent nation we can do whateva da fuk we like. If we were not independent then we would have to bend over and kiss our slave masters azz holes, like you do every day on this site. We DO NOT have to fix the detention center, only a retarded illegal azz kissing traitor would even stoop as low as to suggest something so ridiculous. You bend over and lick the azz holes of these out side organizations, without even verifying that what they are saying is the truth - FYI, most of them are full of sht leftist liberal fktards with brains the size of peanuts. The crazy general has spoken, now do what I say and shut the fck up.
ispeakthetruth 9 years, 10 months ago on Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
There needs to be a law against that immediately! This is the Bahamas, not Haiti-Bahamas! There is absolutely no need for a Haitian-Bahamian political party.
We have been push-overs for so long that now these folks are beginning to voice their true intent..to take over and inevitably ruin the Bahamas, like they did Haiti and sail off when the going gets tougher. This progression toward Ba-Haiti and the idiots like Mr. Fred Smith should concern every Bahamian. We really need our politicians to act like they are concerned about the Bahamas, and Bahamians. This idea, and this person, is just ridiculous!
asiseeit 9 years, 10 months ago on Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
What the hell do you mean, Haitian Bahamian, no sir if you want to live here then you become a BAHAMIAN, if not carry your hip back to that failure of a country you had to run from.
licks2 9 years, 10 months ago on Detained man thanks Florida politician after his release
Detained man thanks Florida politician after his release
Do you think that with all the international furor about abuse of Haitians that we the Bahamas will detain a man with all of his relevant papers in tact with no questions for all of that time??? Keep in mind that there are many false papers among the Haitian community. . .however sold by Bahamians to them. . .GIVE THE PROCESS ITS DUE!