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The Abaconian August 1 , 2007

Immigration wants to solve problems

 

: ; viewing and inspections such as preparing not heard a word as yet. The only docu- the Defense
Immigration EOE SHO resident papers, issuing spousal permits, ment they have is their resident card. He Force to
vast, he has only had one additional per- homeowners cards, residency and the like. explained that he would like to see some catch illegal
son added to his staff and that person is Supt. Dorsett stated that he can see the work done on their behalf. This decision, immigrants.
stationed at the Marsh Harbour airport to frustration on the face of persons of Hai- however, has to be granted by the Cabinet Once they
assist with the clearing of visitors to the tian parentage who have applied five years Office and the Immigration Board. Mr. interview
island. Two officers have the task of inter- or longer for their documents and have Dorsett will be happy when this matter has them, the
been resolved or is being addressed. ones who
Naviagation lights will aid boaters | jasc spied truer doouncne contin RES .

g g have applied for their documents continue — or whose Supt Spence Dorsett

to ask him for updates and he has no word documents

Members of the Mort Fovous Marina Yacht Club are anne a navigation light on
Point Set Rock by Matt Lowe’s Cay. It is a red, non-blinking light with up to a two-mile
visibility. The club has also erected amber lights on Sanka Shoals and at the entrance
to Eastern Shores. This effort should hopefully improve navigation for both visiting and
local boaters.

 

for anyone. This is one of the things that
makes his job tough. He plans to see if lead-
ers in the Haitian communities can get a list
with the dates and times when these persons
applied for their documents so that he can
get some update for them on their request.
He stated that some parents applied for per-
manent residency nine to 10 years ago and
their children are now 19, 20 and older.

He explained that the newcomers are the
problem in the Mud, Pigeon Peas and Sand
Banks. They come directly from Haiti or
from other islands including Nassau to Ab-
aco because they know that the economy is
booming here. Immigration officers regu-
larly check the ferry boats in the morn-
ings and afternoons with the assistance of

 

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are up for renewal are released and the
others are sent to the Detention Center on
Nassau. To date, they have arrested over
600 illegal immigrants and out of this
group, 375 have been repatriated.

He and his staff are working hard to get
the illegal situation under control and to
address the concerns of Haitians seeking
status. Mr. Dorsett understands the stress
they must feel, but his officers must uphold
the policies of the department. He hopes the
appropriate parties will look at the needs
on the island and give qualified Haitians a
chance to remain employed legally.

Mr. Dorsett is concerned that many per-

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