Foreign Minister the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, MP signed on behalf of The Bahamas. Also present on the Bahamian side was Ministry of Tourism, Aviation and Investments Permanent Secretary Reginald Saunders and Foreign Ministry Permanent Secretary Luther Smith and Director General Jerusa Ali. Present for the Americans was US Embassy Charge d’ Affaires Usha Pitts and Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner of Field Affairs for the US Department of Customs and Border Protection, Diane J. Sabatino.
(L-R) Diane J. Sabatino and Frederick A. Mitchell exchanging gifts
6th February, 2024
In his remarks, Minister Mitchell noted the Bahamas’ longstanding partnership with the US saying, “The Government and people of The Bahamas renew our commitment to further strengthening our relations, securing ease of access between both countries.” The renewed Agreement allows Bahamians to continue to enjoy visa free access to the United States by travelling on their police record. It ensures that Bahamians have ease of departure and provides for a mechanism to roster additional US Preclearance officers to facilitate peak demand periods thereby minimizing the processing time in the Preclearance facility. All of this to ensure ease of connection upon arrival in their US destination.
Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas – After several months of negotiating, The Bahamas and the United States have agreed on a renewed Preclearance Agreement, which was signed yesterday by Foreign Minister the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, MP, and Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner of Field Affairs for the US Department of Customs and Border Protection, Diane J. Sabatino.
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