Fred Mitchell, Immigration Minister, Bahamas – file photo
Several Jamaicans were among more than 420 people deported from the Bahamas during the first 23 days of this month. Haitians comprised the majority of the deportees.
Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell has confirmed that the authorities were continuing the reparation exercise on a weekly basis and there are presently 180 people at the Detention Centre.
According to Mr. Mitchell, during the period June 1 to 23, 369 Haitians, 13 Jamaicans, eight Brazilians and 14 Cubans were repatriated.
Persons from India, Peru, Mongolia and Bangladesh were also awaiting deportation.
The Perry Christie Government has come under criticism from local and international human rights groups over its deportation policy.
Mr. Mitchell told reporters that the Department of Immigration is continuing operations to identify illegal immigrants.
