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US Visa Processing Statement by Bahamas Minister of Foreign Affairs
Jun 10, 2013 - 4:14:33 PM



Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a statement by the Hon Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs, made today in the House of Assembly:

 I wish to inform the House that the U S Government informed me this morning that as a result of the injury to its Vice Consul at the U S Embassy consequent upon the robbery of that individual while heading to church on Sunday, there has been an unexpected and adverse affect on visa processing in the embassy in The Bahamas.

I have previously expressed our deepest regret and concern at the matter involving the Vice Consul and I do so again now publicly.  That matter is with the police and the investigations continue.

Unfortunately, however, the Embassy says that the absence from work of that officer means that no visa processing for Bahamians took place today and the Charge thought that this would be for an unspecified period of time.

I made known our concern at these developments even while understanding the situation. I am happy to report that I have now been informed by the Charge that visa processing will begin again tomorrow morning.

The Embassy’s Charge has indicated that a statement will go out to the press today. Those who were not processed today will get a call to re-schedule their appointments.  Processing through the Lynden Pindling International and Grand Bahama International continues as usual.

American diplomat robbed - Statement by Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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