NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government says it has temporarily ceased all deportations to Haiti as a result of the political unrest in that French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country, the Sunday Gleaner reported February 17
“The decision follows the temporary closure of The Bahamas Embassy in Port-au-Prince and the recall of all diplomatic and consular staff,” the government said in a statement.
It said in anticipation of a potential increase of illegal migration from Haiti, Bahamian security forces have been placed on high alert.
“As a protective measure, the Government is also preparing a temporary detention centre in Matthew Town, Inagua, which will be staffed with personnel from relevant ministries and government agencies, as to deal with any resultant eventualities.” http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/caribbean/20190217/bahamas-temporarily-halts-deportations-haiti
