When will the Bahamas learn from its mistakes on human rights? History has a way of repeating itself, https://www.facebook.com/myzgg.runks2/p…
The Bahamian people should be ashamed to allow such a thing to happen in its country.

@Emac, I am exercising my free speech. By the way, do you express your views on American made products, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc? When did "Shame Bahamas" became a brand not to be used?

The issue at hand is global. It's not necessary to address The Bahamas internal matters. I'm sure you can handle that.

@Emac, The issue is not about once nationality. Please keep to the subject matter. Furthermore, I did not state that I was a Christian. You might want to refer to my earlier comment about Christianity and The Bahamas. By the way, I am not Haitian. I did register yesterday to read about the injustices bestowed upon the Haitians. As a mother, my heart felt compelled to address the issue of abuse. I am not the first to allege human rights abuses and, I am sure I won't be the last. As I mentioned earlier, I stand for justice for the human race.

@Emac, Thank you for acknowledging the abuse. The narrative is about the Bahamas and its abuses towards the Haitians. As you stated, this topic is not about climate change but about what has happened to Haitians in the past and its continuation today. The story is not about other countries and what they are doing to combat immigration. Are you familiar with NGOs? One of the articles states, "But his insistence that Haiti's government has nothing to do with corruption since aid money is funneled from international donors to nongovernmental organizations rings hollow." You might want to further research historical patterns of monies allegedly been sent to Haiti. Most of that money is promised but never sent, in other words, "lip service." I am not in government to understand the dynamics, however, I do know thaty abuses have been committed against Haitians from The Bahamas. The abuse story has been addressed back in 1994 and it will continue to give The Bahamas a "black eye." The narrative, The Bahamas is a human rights violator. I'm a sympathizer for basic human rights. Are you?

@Emac, I think I answered your human rights abuse accusation above. Haitians are fleeing their country for a better life and some Bahamians have chosen to abuse them mentally, physically, socially, and psychologically. I am curious to know should The Bahamas fall victim to sinking due to climate change, where might the Bahamians find refuge, Haiti or Florida? Haiti has mountains. You can read the report here, http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/co…. The Bahamas is the richest country in the Western hemisphere without a vision. It's unfortunate.

The Bahamas must be put to SHAME for its human rights behavior and discriminatory practices. In the Yale report cited by Voltaire above, it states, "Both long term Haitian residents of the Bahamas and recent arrivals from Haiti suffer serious abuses of their fundamental human rights," Why would a country treat people in such a way? Shame! It's Better to Shame the Bahamas should be the new slogan.

The Bahamas has been "called out" by several human rights groups. Haitians living in the country feel threaten should they speak up for their rights. Hopefully, a collective effort will expose the inhumane treatment of the Haitians for the world to hear and see. Thank goodness for social media. Unfortunately, this situation will not die for the Bahamas. If you think our minor discussion here is insulting, you might want to think about the impact this issue will have on the Bahamas globally. Yes, some Bahamians are inhumane and insensitive. The ill-treatment of Haitians throughout the years in the Bahamas is unnecessary. Haitians living the Bahamas are treated as second class citizens. This issue is set by governmental policies of discrimination against the Haitians in education and social integration. Until some Bahamians self-evaluate and look within and discuss its racist attitude towards the Haitians and against other Bahamians, the country will not unite and progress. The country needs a lot more Martin Luther Kings standing up for injustices and protecting human rights.

@voltaire, This moment is not a PROUD time for the country. The country places a strong emphasis on PROUD. How do you define proud at this point in the Bahamas history? The Bahamas once had an advantage of containing information within the country but the world now knows. When you can separate parents from kids, add human right abuses, and freely express hatred, how can you justify this situation yet along state the country is a Christian nation? Might I suggest, you remove Christianity from your everyday dialogue. The immigration process lacks inefficiency and a procedure for foreigners to integrate inside the country. Rather that upholding that the Bahamians are very proud people , you probably want to rethink that. What are you proud of? Have you seen Haiti, once considered "the jewel of the Caribbean?" Yes, Haiti has its problems but remember, your very last name might be of Haitian origin. Check your history and understand your past.

Hopefully, the few comments from this post doesn't reflect the opinions of the entire country but, I believe it does. It's unfortunate, but reading unsympathetic comments about basic human rights irrespective of people's origin is sad. The Bahamas is wrong for what it has done to these people knowing full well that they didn't have a plan put in place to house and treat people with dignity. I love social media because it has exposed the hatred the some Bahamians have for foreigners. The Bahamas has a systematic issue of racism against foreigners, just that the Haitians are the "lower hanging fruit." I understand why Bahamas are commenting that the country can't absorb too many people inside the country. The reason why The Bahamas can't absorb too many in the country because the country lacks vision. The Bahamas is situated geographically in the right location but yet vision and innovation are missing. Rather than the Bahamians supporting other Bahamian businesses and entrepreneurs, some have chosen to wait on investors and then rob these investors blindly including using the immigration as a weapon giving the Bahamas a "bad name." The Bahamas should be flooded with investors at its door but that's not the case. Bahamians, your country has done a lot of wrong to many people. You might want to reference this wrong to when Prime Minister Pindling kicked so many out of the country. Overall, the Bahamas has to look within and ask for forgiveness and prosperity.

i have read comments on this site and others, As I read these comments, the "true colors of the some Bahamians are coming out." I say some Bahamians but it only takes a few to brand a story. Keep posting your negative and hateful thoughts. If you believe that It's Better in the Bahamas, you might want to think again. The very same people you hate are the very same people that helped you to have a voice today.