THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY TRAINS BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN COUNTERFEIT TRAVEL DOCUMENT DETECTION

NASSAU New Providence, The Bahamas. 27th October –   On 23 October 2025, within the framework of Diplomatic Week 2025, senior consular officers and diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials from the Department of Immigration participated in an in-depth training session on Counterfeit Travel Document Detection, conducted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada’s integrated law enforcement agency responsible for border management, customs, and immigration.

Trainees from the Ministry, Customs and Immigration

The initiative, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Human Security Bureau, sought to strengthen the technical capacity of Bahamian officers in identifying fraudulent travel and identification documents. Given the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing sophistication of counterfeit methods, this training was both timely and essential.

As the first line of defence in safeguarding national security, enhancing officers’ ability to detect fraudulent documentation plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of The Bahamas’ immigration and consular systems.

The trainer from Canada teaching a class of Bahamian Officials.

This collaboration stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between The Bahamas and Canada, reflecting both nations’ shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in border security and law enforcement. It also underscores the continued support of His Excellency Mark Berman, High Commissioner of Canada to The Bahamas, and the High Commission of Canada based in Jamaica.

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