Perhaps you should. The minister does have that authority and it can be signed off by the governor general. Furthermore, based on what I did read in the constitution, it did not stipulate a 48 hour period. Of course, I could be wrong and there may have been an amendment to that, but I usually come with facts and not emotion and bias.

The constitution does not stipulate a 48 hour charge or release, this ruling did. Further, the immigration minister has the authority to sign off on deportations without a court hearing.

I agree with this, especially in light of the cell phone found with the latest group of illegals (and excluded from mainstream media reporting). When the time comes, I hope the judge would rule that these text messages and the texter be revealed to the public.

What a ridiculous and impractical ruling. This is one way to ensure that the country never gets a handle on illegal immigration. The Bahamas needs to follow the example of the U.S and have a magistrate on board the defense force vessels so these cases can be heard en route back to Haiti. No need for them to transport them into Nassau.

I agree. The Tribune's bias always seems to rear it's ugly head in what they report or leave out of their reports. Had this situation been opposite, I have no doubt commenting would have automatically been disabled.

And aren't you bashing people for having an opinion? The hypocrisy of these HR activists and when they decide to speak out is what makes their motives questionable.

I don't think he's outraged. His mentor Fred Smith, probably coaxed him into writing it to promote the case of persons who are likely (or will be) their clients.

A citizenship commission is not a good idea. The best solution is to clarify existing laws so that there is no ambiguity, introduce stricter penalties for illegal immigration and follow them.

When teacher/student ratios are 1:30+ I imagine it is difficult to maintain order, much less teach. Parents have to be more involved and stop using the schools for free babysitting services. Ensuring that kids do their homework and put in extra time in classes where they are behind, is not asking for much. And they don't have to be scholars themselves, just concerned. At the same time the MOE needs to facilitate modern teaching methods and technology to compensate for overcrowded classrooms. If it were up to me, I would charge parents of failing students for wasted resources. If they chose to take the child out of school, they would be charged with a crime. Some people take "free" for granted if there was some sacrifice on their part I'm sure the results would improve.

Shuffling political parties every five years is only a facade of a solution. Nothing can be fixed until Bahamians become more involved and concerned about their future and holding all politicians accountable. Past columns from Nicole hit it on the head, Bahamians are too passive and are always looking for a leader/hero...this is what hampers progress and change.