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Statement From MOFA New Email Address For Emergency Passport Applications And Requests

Published

9 years ago

July 15, 2015

Nassau, The Bahamas
15 July 2015

We would like to update the public on our efforts to alleviate the challenges facing the Passport Office and the travelling public at this peak travel time.

In addition to the newly introduced fee for expedited applications after 1st July, 2015, as outlined in our announcement last weekend, a system has also been put in place. The new system affects applications that were previously submitted for persons who have travel plans prior to the collection dates indicated on the receipt they were given at the time of application; for those whose collection date has expired; and for those persons who have not received the passport and are in urgent need of the passport.

Applicants with verifiable emergency needs for their passports prior to the collection date provided or whose collection date has expired and the passport is still not ready, can now email this information, along with the details of the application (name, date of birth and application ID number) to MOFACUSTOMERSERVICE@BAHAMAS.GOV.BS.

Dedicated staff has been assigned to process the emails, track the application and expedite the application to meet the date of travel or commitment requiring a passport AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. Applicants will then be emailed a new collection date. This applies only to applications submitted up 9th July 2015.

For general information, receipts for all official fees related to applications for passports are issued at the time of payment. No officer is permitted to accept or solicit cash from the general public. The public should not pay any fee solicited other than those fees in the prescribed regulations.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Nassau
15 July 2015

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Five Accused Individuals, Five Separate Matters Heard on Monday, May 6th, 2024

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1 min ago

May 21, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Wilkie Arthur

Freelance Court Correspondent

#TurksandCaicos, May 21, 2024 – On Monday, May 6th, 2024, five separate matters were presented before His Honor, Mr. Jolyon Hatmin, Chief Magistrate. Handling all cases was Ms. Enjaleek Dickerson, the public prosecutor.

WATSON LOUIDOR (20 years old, Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales):

Pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.
Granted bail, with the matter adjourned to June 11th of the same year.

MUSELIN MEDACIER (36 years old):

Brought before the court by Immigration Officer R. Cartwright for possession of an irregular certificate.
Pleaded guilty and the matter was transferred to the Grand Turk Magistrate Court.
Scheduled to reappear before Acting Resident Magistrate Ms. Patricia Arana on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. Remanded in custody.

FINAL VALCORT (38 years old):

Appeared from custody for offenses of obstruction and unlawful entry.
Did not enter a plea, and the case was transferred to Ms. Patricia Arana for mention on Monday, May 13th, 2024.
Investigating Immigration Officer: Mr. A. Jones.

MARIO JAMES TAYLOR (24 years old, Five Cays):

Did not enter a plea.
Bail extended to Friday, May 10th for mention.
Charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (A.O.A.B.H) by PC W. Clair.

DARLY FRANCOIS (27 years old, Blue Hills, Providenciales):

Bail extended to May 15th for the offense of common assault.
Charged by Police Constable (PC) T. Stewart.
Pleaded not guilty.

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Godet Trial begins; case of alleged sex assault at Funeral

Published

6 mins ago

May 21, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Wilkie Arthur

Freelance Court Correspondent

#TurksandCaicos, May 21, 2024 – At the funeral service for her late brother, RYAN MUSGROVE, who was allegedly murdered by beheading, Ms. Ethlyn Musgrove, aged 51, flew in from the United States of America (USA). While at the burial site, she alleged that she was sexually assaulted in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).

Shortly after returning home, she reported the alleged sexual assault to the local police of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The police investigation, spanning from November 30, 2023 (the date of the alleged attack), to February 13, 2024 (the date the accused was charged), resulted in the arrest of JAMES STANLEY GODET, a 60-year-old TCI senior citizen.

He appeared before the Magistrate’s Court earlier this year and pleaded not guilty to the allegation.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution has arranged for the alleged victim, Ms. Musgrove, to return to the Turks and Caicos to testify before Her Honor The Resident Magistrate, Mrs. Oreika Selver Gardiner, in the trial scheduled to commence and run for two or more days between Monday, May 20th, and Tuesday, May 21st, 2024.

The defendant’s counsel is senior defense attorney Mr. Finbar Grant.

Magnetic Media will keep you updated on the outcome of this trial.

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Court Docket for South Caicos Matters on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

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11 mins ago

May 21, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Wilkie Arthur

Freelance Court Correspondent

Presiding: Her Honor, the Acting Resident Magistrate, Ms. Patricia Arana

Sentencing: MEHKKI HARVEY is to be sentenced on two convictions: Burglary and Burglary with Intent. Mr. Noel Skippings serves as senior defense counsel in this matter.
Trial: MEHKKI HARVEY has another matter listed for trial, also involving Burglary with Intent. No counsel has been assigned to this case.
Mention: ĜILTRIVIO JENNINGS appears before the South Caicos Resident Magistrate for mention on four charges:

Threats to the Police.
Possession of an Offensive Weapon.
Resisting Arrest.
Disorderly Conduct.

Trial: DORELL FULFORD faces charges of Burglary with Intent, listed for trial.
Mention: GREGORY WILLIAMS is listed for mention on charges of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (A.O.A.B.H).
Review: DELROY MUSGROVE‘s wounding case is listed for review.
Trial: A Burglary trial is listed for EARLDARREL BASDEN.