February 17, 2015
Senator Fred Mitchell.
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Mitchell hits out over management of the Fox Hill Community Centre
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell criticised the management of the Fox Hill Community Centre in an open letter to his former constituents on Wednesday.
Mitchell raises flag over ‘full residency’
FORMER Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday questioned whether the government’s newly announced limitation on citizenship can be done constitutionally, expressing concern the change could grant a general right for permanent residency “to all and sundry”.
‘Get back to PLP roots to become stronger’
THE Progressive Liberal Party can become a much stronger force if it returns to its roots of being a community, one of its senators told supporters over the weekend.
Mitchell warns of tit-for-tat response to PLP arrests
IF the Free National Movement loses the next general election, National Security Minister Marvin Dames “will understand what tit-for-tat means,” Senator Fred Mitchell has said, adding the governing party is “slave shaming” the opposition Progressive Liberal Party by charging former PLP politicians in court.
Passport Office delays likely to continue until January
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said the backlog at the Passport Office is expected to continue until January when a new system and passport is introduced.
'Increase in Cuban detainees trying to reach United States'
IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell said the country is seeing an increase in the number of Cuban migrants illegally entering the Bahamian jurisdiction in their attempts to reach the United States.
Mitchell warns activist could be imprisoned
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday slammed Save The Bays Director Fred Smith for threatening to commit certain MPs to prison, warning the outspoken attorney that such actions are grounds for “contempt of Parliament” and that he “could find himself faced with imprisonment.”
Mitchell takes issue with Tribune editorial on Baroness Scotland
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday defended his support of the new Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Patricia Scotland following a Tribune editorial that raised questions about the decision making process behind his support for her.
Minister: Tribune columnist 'irresponsible' over imprisoned Bahamian pilot article
IMMIGRATION and Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has branded Tribune columnist Adrian Gibson as “irresponsible,” and denied allegations concerning money for bribes being passed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist a Bahamian pilot detained in Haiti.
Mitchell accused of covering himself politically over Cubans
THE war of words between Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell and human rights advocate Fred Smith escalated yesterday when Mr Smith accused Mr Mitchell of seeking to “cover his political backside” in his reaction to the release of two Cuban men from prison last week.
Mitchell urged release of Cubans he now calls a risk to security
FRED Mitchell, the Minister of Immigration and Foreign Affairs, claimed on Friday that two Cubans who had been detained unlawfully for nearly three years and released by the Supreme Court last week were “national security risks”, three months after he had sought Cabinet approval for their release on parole into the Bahamian population.
Mitchell says judge's ruling is a challenge to authority
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday labelled a recent Supreme Court judge’s ruling that Canadian Bruno Rufa was unlawfully deported from The Bahamas as a “challenge to the authority of immigration”.
Ministry completes investigation into detention of 11 Jamaican women
THE MINISTRY of Foreign Affairs has completed its investigation into the detention of 11 Jamaican women who were suspected of solicitation and prostitution.
Haitian shot by authorities has now been deported
A Haitian man recently acquitted of an illegal entry charge has been deported to Haiti after a magistrate ordered to have him detained for “possible deportation” following his discharge, Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell revealed yesterday.
Mitchell questions courts on immigration sentencing
DESPITE the government’s policy change to ensure harsher penalties for breaches of the Immigration Act, Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said there are concerns that the changes have not been reflected in sentencing by the courts.
Almost 4,000 migrants repatriated this year
THE Bahamas has repatriated close to 4,000 migrants, most of them from Haiti, so far this year, Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell revealed yesterday.
Lawyers review ruling on immigration
LAWYERS from the Office of the Attorney General are reviewing a recent Supreme Court immigration ruling that appears to call into question the government’s long established immigration practices, Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell confirmed.
Mitchell says veterans’ pensions still under review
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said the issue of pensions for World War II veterans is still under active review.
Mitchell ‘pleased with support’ for new immigration policies
IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell has been pleased with the support from Bahamians for the new immigration policies implemented a year ago.
Mitchell: Get the facts on claims of poor treatment
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday announced that he intends to speak with executives of the Department of Correctional Services in the wake of claims of mistreatment raised by a Jamaican national earlier this week after he was freed from custody.
Mitchell calls for cameras and possible limits on public gatherings
FOX Hill MP Fred Mitchell has called for cameras to be installed at Fox Hill’s Freedom Park and possible restrictions on public gathering there after a man and woman were shot while standing in the area on Saturday afternoon.
Mitchell responds to claim DNA leader was targeted for immigration check
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell released a statement yesterday in response to suggestions by DNA Leader Branville McCartney that his home was politically targeted for a check by immigration officers.
Mitchell hits back at Human Rights group’s complaint
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday criticised the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association for requesting Prime Minister Perry Christie to stop his attempts to have police investigate alleged comments of incitement made by non-nationals at a town hall meeting two weeks ago.
Mitchell slammed for ‘disrespect’ to women politicians
FNM Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday criticised Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell for showing “continuous disrespect for Bahamian female politicians” after his scathing critique of Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner.
Fred Mitchell slams ‘warlike’ Long Island MP
FOX Hill MP Fred Mitchell yesterday criticised Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner for being “bellicose” and “warlike,” and suggested that the former Free National Movement deputy leader is not “skillful” enough to secure government assistance for her constituency.
Christie and Mitchell stress the importance of PM’s Office
PRIME Minister Perry Christie and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell both stressed the importance of respecting the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday, in a veiled reference to controversial statements made by Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian.
Baha Mar tight-lipped on Mitchell investigation
BAHA Mar yesterday declined to comment on the revelation that its developer Sarkis Izmirlian was under investigation by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell.
Mitchell: ‘Single investor’ posing existential threat to governance
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday declared that there was an “existential” threat to the governance of the country due to the deliberate and improper political interference of a “single investor”.
Passport Office working overtime to deal with backlog
Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell says authorisation has been obtained for staff at the Passport Office to work overtime to deal with the backlog and the anticipated demand for passports ahead of the public holiday in August.
New rules for travel to Canada
BAHAMIANS with plans to travel to Canada will soon need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) document, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell said.
$200 to beat the passport backlog
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has implemented a new $200 fee for people who require passports within 48 hours on an emergency basis.
Mitchell calls for body find to be investigated as murder
AUTHORITIES found a dead body washed ashore on Harbour Island that is suspected to be part of a group of Haitian migrants who were apprehended in Eluethera on Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell said yesterday.
'Deluge' of illegal immigrants 'will cost government $83,000 to repatriate'
IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday that this country has had a recent “deluge” of illegal migrants that will cost the government more than $83,000 to repatriate.
Mitchell: Grand Bahamas Human Rights Association has 'no credibility'
THE Grand Bahamas Human Rights Association has "no credibility" in its attempts this week to brief the United States’ Senate on “human rights violations” they believe are being committed under the government’s new immigration policy, according to Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell.
Mitchell puts focus on own report, not recommendations by the OAS
IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell said the government is addressing issues relating to the well being of people held at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre based on an analysis from its own probe into the matter.
Mitchell defends immigration policy at Geneva meeting
IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell defended the government’s new immigration policy while speaking at the 28th session of the high level segment of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mitchell says policy did not need to be tabled in Parliament
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said the Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2015 tabled in Parliament on Wednesday to grant resident belonger permits was not necessary to support the government’s newly implemented and controversial restrictions.
Mitchell tight-lipped on Detention Centre claims
IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell was tight-lipped yesterday on recommendations made by a local panel about the conditions at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
Mitchell says Immigration ‘acted within law’ in deporting Canadian
IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said the Department of Immigration “acted within the statute law” of the Bahamas in its deportation of Canadian resident Bruno Rufa.
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Cabinet Report – Top marks or bottom of the class?
Adrian Gibson continues his analysis of the performance of members of the Cabinet - complete with their grades - below and on the following two pages.
Mitchell calls on URCA to investigate radio comments
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday that the government has asked the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) to investigate comments made on a radio talk show by Fred Smith, QC, that allegedly encouraged people to revolt against the Christie administration.
Ministry out of money for repatriations
WITH six more months to go in the fiscal year, repatriations conducted as of December 2014 have exhausted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration’s deportation budget.
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