The Leader of the Opposition has put forward a claim about passports on a Bahamasair aircraft. He has provided zero evidence to support that claim, and the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Passport Office, and Bahamasair executives have all confirmed that they hold no record or report related to Mr. Pintard’s claim.
The Government of The Bahamas provides this update in view of recent claims and public discussion.
The Tribune today reported on an event from March 1st involving a Bahamasair flight to Cap-Haïtien and the seizure of cash by Haitian authorities. That situation was handled by Bahamasair through its internal investigation process and through engagement with the relevant agencies.
The public is also advised that the seizure of cash by Haitian authorities is a matter related to money laundering currently being addressed by judicial authorities in the Republic of Haiti.
The individual referenced in today’s Tribune article was terminated based on his failure to provide full information during Bahamasair’s internal investigations, a point he acknowledged in the interview published today. His dismissal was tied entirely to the ongoing review of the seizure of cash by Haitian authorities.
Any individual who believes they possess evidence of wrongdoing or criminal behaviour carries a clear responsibility: place that information directly in the hands of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Speaking to everyone else while avoiding the police creates confusion and delivers zero clarity.
Conversations in the public space bring zero clarity without a report to law enforcement.
The Government will continue to communicate with the Bahamian people based on verified facts.