NASSAU, Bahamas, May 21, CMC – New immigration laws were outlined the ruling administration during the opening of Parliament on Wednesday – laws that will include penalties for employers who abuse the work permit system and mandatory sentencing for public officers who facilitate immigration or passport fraud.
The plans were outlined by Governor General Cynthia “Mother” Pratt outlined the plans as 41 Members of Parliament were sworn into office.
The opening came after the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), won 33 of 41 seats in the May 12 general election, giving Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis broad control of Parliament and breaking a more than 20-year pattern of governing parties being voted out after one term.
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