According to the Nation newspaper, Prime Minister of Barbados David Thompson
has set the wheels in motion for the amendment of a law of Barbados which allows
for illegal immigrants to become legal citizens after remaining in the country
for ten years.
During 1990's a constitutional amendment allowed illegal immigrants to become
legalised
The Thompson administration, is likely to implement its immigration plan by
January 2010, and would publish an immigration Green Paper so the public could
make comment.
This change in the loop hole in the constitution would prevent illegal
immigrants from hiding out in the island for ten year at their own risk. In an
effort to side step and circumvent well established Rules and Regulations.
The Green paper is also being sent to CARICOM leaders in order to harness their
thoughts and opinions on the matter.
This is on heels of an amnesty period for illegal immigrants living in Barbados
who have been giving six months to legalse their status with the authorities.
This amnesty amnesty policy had sparked criticism from a few areas of CARICOM,
especially Guyana.
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