On Thursday, 2nd January, three Haitian nationals were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court #9 before Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley, where they faced charges of overstaying and were subsequently convicted.
Yvens Gazena (M) and Alain Lemour (M) were each fined $1,500.00 or sentenced to serve six (6) months at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS).
Cassandra Valde (F) was fined $750.00 or sentenced to serve three (3) months at BDOCS. Upon payment of all fines or completion of their sentences, all three individuals will be handed over to the Department of Immigration for deportation. The public is reminded that the Department remains committed to enforcing the country’s Statute Laws and ensuring compliance.
For further information, please contact the Public Relations Unit at 242-322-7530 or 242-604-0027, visit our website at http://www.immigration.gov.bs, or call our anonymous Investigation hotlines at 242-604-0249, 242-604-0171/2, or 242-604-0196.
