NASSAU, Bahamas — A US Congresswoman yesterday called on the Bahamas government to modernise “antiquated” immigration laws that she claims disenfranchises communities and disadvantages future generations, The Tribune reported October 10.
The consultation comes more than a year after the 16-year-old first started experiencing blinding headaches that at times rendered her unable to see clearly or walk unsupported.
South Florida representative Frederica Wilson also called on CARICOM to prioritise growing migration issues on the sidelines of a tear-filled medical consultation for sick teen Taranique Thurston at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Taranique does not have a passport, and her journey to gain entry to the United States on an emergency medical visa has renewed concerns over the unregularised status of Bahamas-born children of second generation foreigners, mainly those of Haitian descent, who were also born in the country.
“These antiquated laws have not kept up with today’s society,” Mrs Wilson said. “CARICOM needs to place this issue of immigration at the top of its agenda, and tackle it as a problem. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2018/oct/10/taranique-victim-outdated-laws-us-congresswoman-ca/
