The Bahamas is probably one of the few countries outside of Haiti to offer Haitian Creole as a course and for obvious reasons. Therefore, not only is that stat not impressive, it speaks to the lack of immigration enforcement over the years. If Bahamian English is not our official language, why would we even consider another broken language such as Haitian Creole as an official co or secondary language? As for Crown Minister Jeff using tax dollars to fund Haitian Creole at COB, any expenses involved with making any course available at COB is offset by tuition costs that students pay. Crown Minister Jeff and his colleagues need to explain how they can continue to fully fund the cost of educating the children of illegal immigrants even while they keep the floodgates open for more. If they were doing their jobs, the illegal immigrant offspring would not be here long enough to attend public schools until they grow up. Of course, should the ones born here decide to return for college, it is again reasonable to have Haitian Creole course in which they can enroll.
Why shouldn't the only official language be English? Most independent countries retain the language of the countries from which they gained independence, including Haiti. What would be the purpose of bucking this trend? There are countries far more diverse than the Bahamas that retain one official language. There is nothing wrong with true diversity, but we are talking potentially about one country overwhelming another. That is not diversity. Then rather than put pressure on the "activists" like the two featured the other day to properly integrate their peers into society to which they made the journey, you want the Bahamas to bend over backwards. Don't let these comments fool you, that is what the government has been doing for decades with the support of those with vested interests.
I will tell you that it has nothing to do with race, because it does not. There are many valid arguments against illegal immigration, especially to a small country like the Bahamas. Secondly, a poll by the US Embassy showed that many Bahamians support DJT and I am certain it has to do with his stance on illegal immigration. He is attempting to do something, which is more than can be said for the illegal immigrant enabling politicians in The Bahamas. He is joke of president for many other reasons, but even his strong stance on the matter has them running for Canada. Soon Canada will be begging for firm anti immigration policies to shut the floodgates.
We all know what needs to be done, the problem is that nothing has been done and under this administration we can expect more of the same. That is why the Bahamas is a third world country. That and the large number of condescending fools with superiority complexes who do nothing.
I, for one, have never hired an illegal in my life, so there goes that. Chances are you hire illegal immigrants with your very simplistic view that feelings and emotions trump the laws of the land. Innocent children suffer for the actions of their parents all day every day. It is a fact of life. Of course, a Bible thumper like yourself already knew that.
This is exactly what I expected from an FNM government. To get rid of any measures that discourage illegal migration and at the same time offer no solutions. The current Minister of Immigration, who appeared to be happily in retirement, busted on the scene again to not only defend the presence of illegal immigrant children in schools, he listed a number of other places where they cannot be accosted. Shortly after, he said there was no way to protect our borders and then his first act in office was to sign off on a box full of work permits. It is clear where the FNM is heading with this. I guess Bahamians need to simply "grow up" and accept that this is the new Haiti.
The Bahamas should have followed the lead of the US and not signed on to this, knowing that illegal immigration was already a standing issue. Should America need to pull back on educating illegal immigrants, they won't have to deal with any of this nonsense.This free and unaccounted for access to public services is absolutely not sustainable. It also provides no incentive for people to do the right thing when they can trot out their children or pregnant bellies for empathy. Quite frankly, the government needs to include another reservation to this convention that stipulates, "while supplies last" or something to that effect. The data collected already should be used to help make a case against blindly handing out benefits to illegals and the children they hide behind.
As of November 2014, the law of the land indeed required that persons show proof of citizenship, residency, or lawful presence, but as with many other laws, it was completely ignored. It is so easy to make grandiose statements like the children should not suffer for the parents, but that is precisely why these illegal immigrants push their children to center stage in this debate. It is a reality of life that the sins of the parents fall on the children, and that applies whether your parents are illegal immigrants, bank robbers, or drug addicts. It all boils down to motive. I am not proposing that life is fair; only that we need to deal with the cards that were handed to us and in accordance with the laws of the land. Marginalizing Bahamians in The Bahamas is not the answer.
In spite of their differences, Dr. Myles Munroe took the time out to commend the then Minister of Immigration for trying to get our house in order. Like you, I believe he also cited some Bible verses. Please look it up for your own edification. No matter your motivation, once a crime is committed, a crime has been committed, and you are then subject to the consequences. Needing a passport and/or visa as means of entry into the Bahamas is not a new law. The policy that was enacted in 2014 was an attempt to uphold this standing law. This woman took her chances. The real question is, why has she been in The Bahamas past 2004? Second question is, how is it that she and her son were not immediately scheduled for deportation when she failed to produce the needed documentation three years ago?
Cas0072 says...
The Bahamas is probably one of the few countries outside of Haiti to offer Haitian Creole as a course and for obvious reasons. Therefore, not only is that stat not impressive, it speaks to the lack of immigration enforcement over the years. If Bahamian English is not our official language, why would we even consider another broken language such as Haitian Creole as an official co or secondary language? As for Crown Minister Jeff using tax dollars to fund Haitian Creole at COB, any expenses involved with making any course available at COB is offset by tuition costs that students pay. Crown Minister Jeff and his colleagues need to explain how they can continue to fully fund the cost of educating the children of illegal immigrants even while they keep the floodgates open for more. If they were doing their jobs, the illegal immigrant offspring would not be here long enough to attend public schools until they grow up. Of course, should the ones born here decide to return for college, it is again reasonable to have Haitian Creole course in which they can enroll.
On Immigration policy's impact on public services a 'serious threat' to national security
Posted 24 September 2017, 12:53 p.m. Suggest removal
Cas0072 says...
Why shouldn't the only official language be English? Most independent countries retain the language of the countries from which they gained independence, including Haiti. What would be the purpose of bucking this trend? There are countries far more diverse than the Bahamas that retain one official language. There is nothing wrong with true diversity, but we are talking potentially about one country overwhelming another. That is not diversity. Then rather than put pressure on the "activists" like the two featured the other day to properly integrate their peers into society to which they made the journey, you want the Bahamas to bend over backwards. Don't let these comments fool you, that is what the government has been doing for decades with the support of those with vested interests.
On Immigration policy's impact on public services a 'serious threat' to national security
Posted 24 September 2017, 11:42 a.m. Suggest removal
Cas0072 says...
I will tell you that it has nothing to do with race, because it does not. There are many valid arguments against illegal immigration, especially to a small country like the Bahamas. Secondly, a poll by the US Embassy showed that many Bahamians support DJT and I am certain it has to do with his stance on illegal immigration. He is attempting to do something, which is more than can be said for the illegal immigrant enabling politicians in The Bahamas. He is joke of president for many other reasons, but even his strong stance on the matter has them running for Canada. Soon Canada will be begging for firm anti immigration policies to shut the floodgates.
On Immigration policy's impact on public services a 'serious threat' to national security
Posted 24 September 2017, 11:28 a.m. Suggest removal
Cas0072 says...
I don't disagree with you. I responded directly to an assumption made by DWW.
On Immigration policy's impact on public services a 'serious threat' to national security
Posted 23 September 2017, 10:48 a.m. Suggest removal
Cas0072 says...
We all know what needs to be done, the problem is that nothing has been done and under this administration we can expect more of the same. That is why the Bahamas is a third world country. That and the large number of condescending fools with superiority complexes who do nothing.
On Immigration policy's impact on public services a 'serious threat' to national security
Posted 23 September 2017, 10:29 a.m. Suggest removal
Cas0072 says...
I, for one, have never hired an illegal in my life, so there goes that. Chances are you hire illegal immigrants with your very simplistic view that feelings and emotions trump the laws of the land. Innocent children suffer for the actions of their parents all day every day. It is a fact of life. Of course, a Bible thumper like yourself already knew that.
On Immigration policy's impact on public services a 'serious threat' to national security
Posted 23 September 2017, 10:22 a.m. Suggest removal
Cas0072 says...
This is exactly what I expected from an FNM government. To get rid of any measures that discourage illegal migration and at the same time offer no solutions. The current Minister of Immigration, who appeared to be happily in retirement, busted on the scene again to not only defend the presence of illegal immigrant children in schools, he listed a number of other places where they cannot be accosted. Shortly after, he said there was no way to protect our borders and then his first act in office was to sign off on a box full of work permits. It is clear where the FNM is heading with this. I guess Bahamians need to simply "grow up" and accept that this is the new Haiti.
On Immigration policy's impact on public services a 'serious threat' to national security
Posted 23 September 2017, 9:08 a.m. Suggest removal
Cas0072 says...
The Bahamas should have followed the lead of the US and not signed on to this, knowing that illegal immigration was already a standing issue. Should America need to pull back on educating illegal immigrants, they won't have to deal with any of this nonsense.This free and unaccounted for access to public services is absolutely not sustainable. It also provides no incentive for people to do the right thing when they can trot out their children or pregnant bellies for empathy. Quite frankly, the government needs to include another reservation to this convention that stipulates, "while supplies last" or something to that effect. The data collected already should be used to help make a case against blindly handing out benefits to illegals and the children they hide behind.
On Education policy in breach of international laws
Posted 22 September 2017, 7:31 a.m. Suggest removal
Cas0072 says...
As of November 2014, the law of the land indeed required that persons show proof of citizenship, residency, or lawful presence, but as with many other laws, it was completely ignored. It is so easy to make grandiose statements like the children should not suffer for the parents, but that is precisely why these illegal immigrants push their children to center stage in this debate. It is a reality of life that the sins of the parents fall on the children, and that applies whether your parents are illegal immigrants, bank robbers, or drug addicts. It all boils down to motive. I am not proposing that life is fair; only that we need to deal with the cards that were handed to us and in accordance with the laws of the land. Marginalizing Bahamians in The Bahamas is not the answer.
On What kind of policy keeps children out of school?
Posted 20 September 2017, 9:55 p.m. Suggest removal
Cas0072 says...
In spite of their differences, Dr. Myles Munroe took the time out to commend the then Minister of Immigration for trying to get our house in order. Like you, I believe he also cited some Bible verses. Please look it up for your own edification. No matter your motivation, once a crime is committed, a crime has been committed, and you are then subject to the consequences. Needing a passport and/or visa as means of entry into the Bahamas is not a new law. The policy that was enacted in 2014 was an attempt to uphold this standing law. This woman took her chances. The real question is, why has she been in The Bahamas past 2004? Second question is, how is it that she and her son were not immediately scheduled for deportation when she failed to produce the needed documentation three years ago?
On What kind of policy keeps children out of school?
Posted 20 September 2017, 6:17 p.m. Suggest removal