Immigration Exercises in Abaco
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
14 September 2016
Immigration Exercises in Abaco
The Department of Immigration will beginning 1 November be conducting checks of all employers in Hope Town, Great Guana Cay, Man O War Cay and the greater Marsh Harbour area and associated towns to ensure that their employees are fully documented to live and work in The Bahamas. The officers will require the employees to be produced and present their documentation.
We appreciate the cooperation of all citizens in this endeavour.
Be reminded that it is an offence to hire anyone without a work permit. there is a fine of $10,000 or five years in jail.
Both the employer and the employee are subject to these penalties and they will be strictly prosecuted.