$2 million owed in immigration fees

Read storyCompanies in Nassau and Grand Bahama owe more than $2million in to the immigration department.

In his contribution to the budget debate, Immigration Minister Branville McCartney said $834,718 is owed from 70 companies in Nassau and $1.5 million from 330 companies in Grand Bahama.

The Minister said "As for those companies who owe the department
money, the department will not be minded to issue further renewals without either a settlement of outstanding fees or a payment plan arrangement".

McCartney also stated spending figures:

• $11.76 million on salaries including $3 million for overtime
  
• $2 million for repatriation exercises
  
• $1.3 million for Family Island operations
  

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