Bahamian gov’t denies selling passports ‘like candy’
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Bahamas Government is strongly denying allegations that it is involved in selling passports “like candy”.
The allegations were reportedly made by the Chairman of the Coalition of Independents (COI), Charlotte Green, in an audio post on Facebook on August 19. In the post, Green criticised Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell, alleging that Haitians with Bahamian passports were flying daily to the Turks and Caicos, unable to speak English or fill out immigration forms.
In a recent statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the statement as “explosive allegations”.
“The permanent secretary has already written to the commissioner of police, urging that an investigation be launched into the matter,” the ministry said.
“Perhaps Ms Green will exercise her patriotic duty and share any evidence she has in her possession. If she cannot, the country will know that the allegations are bogus,” the ministry added.
