For decades now QC Smith has been lining his pockets with hefty legal fees from Amnesty International and other so called human rights organisations for, among other things, spearheading the Haitian invasion of the Bahamas. He bears great responsibility for the deterioration in the standard of living and quality of life for most Bahamians. Truly amazing that this "full of himself" scoundrel confidently and boisterously maintains that he has more intellectual power than the entire government and judiciary of the Bahamas. Sadly, he seems to be right.

EXCELLENT PROPAGANDA.....truly very well ...!!!!!....."Haitians aren't coming to take over".........hmmmmmmmm.......name one single event over da same last 70 years dey have gathered together to organize one return of volunteer Haitian returnees.to beloved Patriotic with fervent Highest pride to Haiti.....not even deceased tragic drowned ...wrapped draped coffins in Haiti flag buried in ....Bahamian soil...??????.....one volunteer return trip to Haiti..????......and net result of continuous human trafficking to Bahamas to "take over".....actually colonise the Bahamas by all available means ...forged documents..propaganda....evading laws...breeching sovereign Bahamas borders...

In fact, what evidence does exist suggests quite the opposite. A 2005 International Organisation for Migration report found that only 8.8 per cent of all school children in public schools were Haitian, and that Haitians constituted just over 11 per cent of hospital admissions in 2001. And while the data may be a bit dated, Bahamians were already screaming 40 years ago that the country was overrun by Haitian migrants.

#Then there is the Shanty Town Task Force Report, produced just last year, which showed that only six percent of the people living in these communities has any issue with their immigration status. Hardly an epidemic.

It's 2019.

This man is talking to people who are foolish already. he gives reports from 2001 or 2005
this is 2019.They are many young Bahamian men I know looking for work. cleaning cars
or yards. So he is out of touch on this issue.

The Countries he named are large Countries, There ARE NO SHANTY TOWNS IN
SMITH POINT where he resides. lots of bad dogs though. But it is fine for Folks from over the hill. to live by shanty towns.

But since he boast of his undisclosed donation to the FNM Party. The FNM Government will
have to do as he says.

But rest assured Fred Mitchell is always on his mind. WHY>

Yeah it's time to find the politicians and rich businessmen sponsoring this human smuggling opetation

The singular point this paper misses is we have a 10% unemployment rate, we have crumbling infrastructure, a ballooning national debt...we cannot support the influx of millions of migrants who WILL want access to FREE services. Paying VAT will not cover the costs. We have clear evidence of that.

What are you talking about, where are these millions of migrants and what FREE services are they getting?

Are citizens, not our citizens or hour citizens.

Apparently this man’s insight is selfish and self serving. It doesn’t take into account the need to harness the inflow or influx of foreigners in order to preserve and to protect the indigenous Bahamian. It is reckless and dangerous to say, ‘open the gates and let them in if only because we have much land and can benefit from a population increase. Let the increase be in proportion to natural born Bahamians! Even ancient cities had immigration policies and population controls. And many cities had laws that jailed or even executed unwanted or unauthorized migrants. It is not that the country’s system of arrest, detention and deportation is failing, it is that many are more determined to come here and remain here so they are more willing to challenge the system and the laws. And this doesn’t mean The Bahamas must break down its gates and let More people in, it means The Bahamas must build stronger gates and keep more persons out!

What Indigenous Bahamian's John? Pretty sure all the Arawaks and Lucayans are long gone.

If you read my post above, it clearly identifies whom I consider an indigenous Bahamian. And, fortunately (or unfortunately) the same set of people, mostly, who are responsible the Arawaks’ demise are also responsible for 90 percent of the present Bahamians being here. These islands were virtually abandoned after the abolishment of slavery but now that the ‘new value’ has been discovered in them, everyone wants to lay claim and rights to ownership. The mass murdering of our young men over the past decade, among other things, is no coincidence,

John, I think you need a history lesson. Your ignorance is showing.

Ya think? So I guess you are a paper Bahamian trying to gain some mileage calling me ignorant. Prove ya case of refer to your fore parents likewise as ignorant!

White history you mean? Your racist mentality is showing. Really!

got some good koolaid there huh?

We are already overrun with Hi- shuns, but he obviously hasn't considered how many more would be here if if not for arrests, detainment and repatriation.

OMG can you imagine! The thousands deported back over the years would have created thousands more if allowed to stay. Thankfully we are at least fighting the current!

It saddens me to see an intelligent and well written article, belittled by citizens of this country. The Bahamas seems to be one of the most xenophobic countries that I have ever lived in, or travelled to. There is nothing wrong with loving our country, or wishing to protect it from outside negative influences, but to be able to this through rational thought, gained through a balanced and informed education, rather than this traditional misguided bigotry. Our politicians are too frightened to admit that not only do we need low paid immigrants to do the jobs that Bahamians feel are either below them, or too lowly paid, but actually we also need some experienced expat entrepreneur, to introduce budding young Bahamians entrepreneurs of the future, to how things work in the real world, outside of the Bahamas, which is still operating in ways that the rest of the world moved on from forty years ago. We are our own worst enemies when it comes to holding this beautiful country back!

Regardless as to how well the article is written, it doesn’t preclude Bahamians from speaking out for the need and desire to protect their country and to preserve their rights as Bahamians. So flush that xenophobia bull crap. Quickly. And even in its impoverished state, Haiti has just as many immigration laws, controls and regulations against foreigners, illegals especially, as does The Bahamas. Don’t let the D Average fool you. And anyone who even suggests The Bahamas should open the floodgates and allow in all and sundry, if only to occupy vacant land should be considered a ‘persona non grata!’ Then dealt with accordingly. They definitely do not have this country’s best interest at heart or that of Bahamians. Why are they trying to deliver this Trojan horse to The Bahamas? Go back to Haiti and create reasons and opportunities for Haitians to not want to leave their own country in mass droves and to not have to invade countries like The Bahamas, illegally and in mass droves and also not to have to risk or lose their lives on the high seas whilst fleeing! Hit the nail on the head and not have to straighten it out after it’s bent ole boy!

Lol! Get him John. He's no match for you.

How very christian of you John. were you named after the baptist or the apostle?

Haiti is in poverty as we speak for an over population, & no one needs to be a QC to know it.
What Bahamians are saying: They do not want anymore of these ungrateful Haitian people in our jurisdiction period.
So when this man gonna get it?

"Haitians aren’t coming to take over. Those born in The Bahamas of Haitian parents, our Citizens in Waiting, are not either. They aren’t conspiring to steal our jobs, destroy our public services, or breed us out of existence. They do not want to make The Bahamas a colony of Haiti." REALLY QUITE HILARIOUS! Is he actually being facetious?

I simply do not understand why this man does not take all his convoluted good will to Haiti and run the revolution and populated explosion over there!

Unfortunately Fred you left the PLP & FNM in power for too long and now we have generations of Bahamians who can't read because of their lack of concern for basic education = We need the unskilled jobs for the "D" average bahamians so once again 40 years worth.... we got 2 many heyshuns here and we need dem gone!!!

And as usual we should adopt the methods of our sister west indies countries the Turks and Caicos and just push those bums off don't even let em land - go back from whence you came in the same way that you came....

It is interesting to note that no one mentions Bahamians failure to keep the Haitians out of The Bahamas.

Perhaps John could enlighten us as to why we Bahamians have not done our job in protecting our land? Perhaps he can explain how it is not the Bahamas Defence Force failure that the Haitians are here.

The Bahamas has, most recently spent $232 million dollars on 8 ships for the Defence Force. Add that to what we have spent over the last 45 years and you are over $1 Billion.

Maybe we should shut the Defence Force down, fire the useless defence force personnel, and us the funds to pay for all the services that the Haitians are costing us in the first place.

... ever tried to stop water coming into a leaky boat?

... or stop rats from fleeing a sinking ship? That's the battle we face.

Economist why do you have to use my name to express your narrow minded thinking and again to attack this country? Can’t you stand on your own two feet and hold your own poison pen? Even the US, with all its resources cannot keep the illegal immigrants out (or the illegal drugs that are killing thousands of Americans). And Donald Trump indicates that some 1 million illegal immigrants enter the US every day. Are you, Economists, suggesting that we line them up and execute them? Or st least be as harsh on them as they are in the Dominican Republic? You write under the name ‘Economists ‘. And one law of economics says workers will be drawn by Economic activity as consumers are drawn by lower prices. So as I have stated in previous posts on the Haitians problem : Fix Haiti and Fix the Haitians problem. Then you go take a history class and find out why they don’t want to fix Haiti.

"Mexico's Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard told reporters they remained committed to tackling the issue, and warned that if they did "nothing", a quarter of a million migrants would reach the US this year, according to Reuters news agency."

Hardly a million a day. Please get your facts straight.

I am suggesting that the Defence force do its job along the 80 mile part of ocean through which all the Haitians come through.

It is only in the last 20 years that the US has decided to deal with illegals. It is much easier for one to cross a 2,000 mile boarder with tunnels etc. No tunnels to The Bahamas.

Since we can't fix the Haitian economy we have to do the next best thing and that is to plug the 80 mile gap.

Two thoughts , I live on a family Island that's doing well , lots of jobs and houses being built .I drive through our capital and everyday I see and know 50 to a 100 abled body Bahamian males standing around , by the numbers house , the liquor store bumming money or begging ciggerettes..The hatian guys are on the building site or doing people yard for 80 to 100 dollars a day .And all this chatter we Bahamians been selling this country to them for 40 years ,,every politician always had 20 or more works permits for their indentured servants ,,My second thoughts the comments here give a 100% proof that the Dunning Kruger effect is real

when the illegal immigrants are realesed and while they sort out their status, The medical facilities
will be over run and they will be sure to have ten children each, The man is talking foolishness
but doc has to do what ever he says if they want that undisclosed donation.

I often wonder who was behind toggie and boggie. and the WE MARCH. It is my hope
that one day it will all be revealed.

Why is it always about Haitians?
Fililino Nurses come here paying $7,500.00p.a. for a work permit, and then, end up as a domestic paying $2 000.00p.a, due to better working conditions, and better pay with perks, in the gated communities, while you sit back a arugue about Haitians where by law are entitled to citizenship.
And Filipino Nurse in the mean time have already been naturalized as a citizens of the Bahamas now holding 2 passports............and by law of the Constitution, where for us to have correct it, failed in the two referendums......We are Stupid people.
So look at your MP's they are reflection of yourself, so the cycle continues for another 70 years........ So be it..........Tired of hearing your stuipd debates to denie a People from a country that have the entilement to obtain legal status of citizenship!!!!!!
This what Fred Smith is saying......your excluding a certaint country of people. I guess they are our untouchables, like they have in India............