*"Children of illegal Haitian aliens, born in The Bahamas, are themselves illegal Haitian aliens if they failed to apply for belonger status within one year of becoming 18 years of age."*
In truth the right to apply for belonger status only applies to children born to LEGAL residents NOT illegal, but that did not stop the government from allowing the children of illegals to unconstitutionally apply at 18 even though it violates the rule of law (Article 7 sect 7 , Bahamas Constitution).
... but, just for arguments sake, let's say they did own the land (which they don't), why aren't they being penalized for building without permits, installing generators to supply electricity and illegal power hookups, with interest?
The real problem here is that Haitians are not assimilated and have no intentions of conforming to the laws and culture of their "host" country. They have their own culture, language etc in a sovereign country WHILE taxpayers bear the cost of antenatal care, delivering and immunizing their babies, educating them in public schools and having them filter into government jobs and they think they have a right to violate the laws of this country because of their numbers! As a result the middle class is getting tired bearing the tax burden and the lower class is tired of competing with them for the scraps thrown out by government.
The money the government will waste in this exercise could be better spent on other things, especially with expected revenue decreases from VAT and customs duties!. Don't they realize this is taxpayer money they are wasting?
It would be easier to place a warning from the Commissioner of Police and Ministry of Health barring building in those areas, fine those who try to erect structures, break them down and offer rewards for any information regarding construction of structures in those areas.
The PM is definitely not the sharpest knife in the drawer!
joeblow says...
So true!
On Fred goes paragliding
Posted 7 October 2019, 8:02 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Yes, or one must be a Bahamian citizen. The rule of law underpins the constitution. Anything outside of the law cannot be recognized by the law!!
On Govt may pay squatters for land acquisition
Posted 4 October 2019, 3:43 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
*"Children of illegal Haitian aliens, born in The Bahamas, are themselves illegal Haitian aliens if they failed to apply for belonger status within one year of becoming 18 years of age."*
In truth the right to apply for belonger status only applies to children born to LEGAL residents NOT illegal, but that did not stop the government from allowing the children of illegals to unconstitutionally apply at 18 even though it violates the rule of law (Article 7 sect 7 , Bahamas Constitution).
On Govt may pay squatters for land acquisition
Posted 4 October 2019, 2:29 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... but, just for arguments sake, let's say they did own the land (which they don't), why aren't they being penalized for building without permits, installing generators to supply electricity and illegal power hookups, with interest?
On Govt may pay squatters for land acquisition
Posted 4 October 2019, 12:59 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The Bahamas does not need an excuse to remove anybody in this country that it determines does not have a right to be here!!
On Activists claim government using hurricane to get rid of Haitians
Posted 4 October 2019, 8:30 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Umm,war zone has a specific meaning that is related to destruction caused by **WAR**!
On War zone conditions in Abaco
Posted 4 October 2019, 8:19 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The real problem here is that Haitians are not assimilated and have no intentions of conforming to the laws and culture of their "host" country. They have their own culture, language etc in a sovereign country WHILE taxpayers bear the cost of antenatal care, delivering and immunizing their babies, educating them in public schools and having them filter into government jobs and they think they have a right to violate the laws of this country because of their numbers! As a result the middle class is getting tired bearing the tax burden and the lower class is tired of competing with them for the scraps thrown out by government.
On Hanna Martin: Govt comments raising tensions over Haitians
Posted 4 October 2019, 8:17 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Our country is run by idiots!!
On Govt may pay squatters for land acquisition
Posted 4 October 2019, 7:59 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
So I guess using Bluetooth to talk on the phone while driving is ok!
Who will enforce this law, the three police on motorbikes??
Why have laws that are virtually unenforceable when there are so many other things to focus on?
On Put down the phone while you drive - or break law
Posted 3 October 2019, 10:46 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The money the government will waste in this exercise could be better spent on other things, especially with expected revenue decreases from VAT and customs duties!. Don't they realize this is taxpayer money they are wasting?
It would be easier to place a warning from the Commissioner of Police and Ministry of Health barring building in those areas, fine those who try to erect structures, break them down and offer rewards for any information regarding construction of structures in those areas.
The PM is definitely not the sharpest knife in the drawer!
On PM orders acquisition of shanty town land
Posted 3 October 2019, 10:09 a.m. Suggest removal