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Split views on airport policy
Published on: 9/27/2009.
TWO TRAVELLERS who returned to Barbados last Wednesday said they were told they had no choice but to be fingerprinted or else be put back on the plane.
The two, who live in Barbados and were returning from business in Trinidad, said they believed their human rights were violated when they were forced to be fingerprinted on arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport.
One woman told the SUNDAY SUN yesterday that as she came through Immigration and showed her British passport, she was informed of the new development.
"I was then told that I had to be fingerprinted. I said no and the officer seemed shocked. I asked why and the officer said it was standard procedure. I said this never happened before.
"She said to me if I didn't do it I would have to go back on the plane. I then complied and gave my fingerprint," she said.
The traveller, who was born in England, said she asked to see the supervisor to lodge a complaint because she was not clear as to why she had to be fingerprinted.
The Brit, who is married to a Barbadian, said: "I felt I was forced to do it and I clearly made my displeasure known. I believe in individual freedoms and rights.
"I believe people are constantly losing their freedoms and we the public need to know what could happen to that information".
Another passenger, a Canadian, said he was shocked when asked for fingerprints.
"I felt violated. The officer told me if I didn't do it I would be back on a plane," he said, noting that he, too, asked to see a supervisor.
New York's example
This traveller said the officer referred to New York, explaining this was a procedure that was already done there. He said he was not at all comfortable with this new procedure and would do all he could to have his fingerprint deleted.
On Friday, Minister of State with responsibility for Immigration Senator Arni Walters said travellers were not obligated to be fingerprinted. He further explained that it was a pilot scheme aimed at enhancing Barbados' border security.
Opposition MP Dale Marshall, who shadows the immigration portfolio, called for this practice to stop.
He told a Press conference on Friday that it was a breach of the country's human rights obligations. He said it was regrettable that Barbadians had not been consulted or prepared for this move.
Following this announcement, there were a number of comments from THE NATION'S online readers.
A reader in favour of the move said: "This is a good policy that will prevent the return of immigrants who were removed from the island. It is widely known that these immigrants often return to Barbados under assumed names with a passport.
"Anyone can buy a passport in these countries. The fingerprinting policy could prevent unwanted criminal elements from entering the island. Yes, if this is the only procedure that will prevent the unwanted criminals from entering, I support it 100 per cent."
Another said: "Fingerprinting allows for some sense of security and to a greater extent, a means of checks and balances as to who enters the country. This is done every day worldwide; protecting our borders has now become a necessity . . . ." (CM)
48 comment found!
fingerprinting : 10/6/2009
There goes our Barbados holiday next year. We will not accept to be treated like criminals - it is a matter of prinicpal not to go to any George Orwell Country. What is next? DNA? Bank details? Health status? Full investigation?
Misleading : 9/29/2009
I am amazed at how many comments state that anyone travelling to a US airport is fingerprinted. If I were less polite, I'd call these people certain names. But speaking from experience as a Canadian who frequently travels by air to New York, Chicago and Atlanta on business, I've never been asked to provide a fingerprint. Neither have I seen any of my fellow passengers being fingerprinted. It appears that many writers are using "illegal immigration" as a justification. Will the government therefore start fingerprinting the entrants by port? Just watch the cruise ship visits dry up or the vast majority of passengers stay on board. ..Jan
Is Security Paramount for Bajans or Tourists? : 9/28/2009
I have to say as a Barbados born citizen currently living in the US some of these comments are absolutely appalling.Barbados is currently going through an ILLEGAL immigration problem & the fingerprinting system would be a great tool to assist such an effort in its border security.I completely agree that Citizens & Barbados permanent residents should be exempt upon entering & exiting but the ridiculous fact that most non-nationals are announcing that they won't return to Barbados shows the difference for those who love the country & would do anything to protect it vs. those who say some rather despicable things.If you're not going to return to Barbados why announce so,just do it ! Let the the other tourists enjoy the fruits of what we have to offer plain & simple.Barbados must absolutely stand vigilant on the illegal immigration problem that has allowed to accumulate over the years.A name check cross border system is NOT enough when someone can basically change their name & return to Barbados as they please if deported because not all passports carry fingerprint data within them so the system is crucial to Barbados' border security.Barbados simply MUST ensure that undesirables are kept at bay from entering our fair land no matter the objection or reason.Logic dictates that safety is paramount when visiting a tourist destination therefore I have to question the many tirades on this blog.I understand some of the objections concerning privacy but the fact is tourists only visit Barbados for a few days & then leave.Barbados citizens & Permanent residents at the end of the will still be living on the island dealing with undesirables & illegal immigrants.The system was never meant to keep tourists safe per say but it seem more akin to ensuring the integrity of the islands immigration laws are enforced at our borders & to ensure that we have a safe island for all anything beyond that is just speculation or a fable.Government should exempt Citizens as they have an absolutel right to enter Barbados & Permanent residents of Barbados because they have the same basic rights as Bajans. -Jay
Fingerprinting Not Enough : 9/28/2009
Its clear that the government has not gone far enough. Fingerprinting is simply an inadequate means of keeping the undesired out. We must institute a better system. I suggest saliva swabs to record DNA material in a database. In addition security clearance akin to a police certificate of character must be provided in advance to ensure that the FBI, Interpol and other agencies do not want the individual for felonies, tax evasion or parking tickets. Lastly we should screen their blood to ensure no AIDS or other diseases are being carried. Only then will we be really safe. To hell with the economy and common sense we need to keep the undesired out!
finger printing : 9/28/2009
When you enter the USA and the officer said put your finger on the pad, not one person say why, you not only get fingerprinted, but you get you picture taken, so Barbados make sure you take their pictures, I will be home for Christmas and I am going to say to the officer it about time we do this.may God protect our land,
BETTER TO ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION : 9/28/2009
Recently, I saw one of my U.S friends travelling with a passcard and not a passport. She used this card in conjunction with her fingerprint. Overall, it seemed to me that the process was quicker and more accurate than with a passport. It appears that this is perhaps the new and more secure way of tavelling and that most countries and I guess Barbados included is looking to get aboard. For those who feel that fingerprinting tourists to Barbados will result in a decline in their numbers to Barbados let me ask this question: What do you think would happen to Barbados' tourism industry if just one terrorist gets into the U.S, England or Canada by way of Barbados and causes chaos in either of those countries? My answer is that you would not have to worry about tourism in Barbados because there would be none.
Thumbs Down to Finger Printing : 9/28/2009
finger printing unnecessary as no one able to board a flight if named on a terrorist watch list/flight cannot travel over north american airspace with a watch listed person on board : 9/28/2009
I see that Barbados is once again following what another country is doing without regard for the consequences. I for one will return to the plane, not give any finger prints but return to Canada and once I return will not hesitate to discuss with any who will listen the details of this absurd policy which occurred without informing in advance those travelling to the island. To date, I have not been required to provide any fingerprints travelling to the US, UK or the other European nations I visited. However, the leaders of this island might take a look at the number of visitors to the USA since the finger printing of nationals from 'SOME NATIONS'began and compare these numbers to visitors prior to the implementation of their finger printing policy. Barbados should expect an erotion of their tourism numbers as is the case of the USA. Barbados is too small to sustain this loss in the same manner as the USA and their economy is having no picnic at the moment. Obviously this is just an erotion of civlil liberties as Barbados already has access to the data base of names on the USA flight information list- this was in place for the cricket world cup and is still functioning today. More important, why would barbadian nationals-citizens and residents be required to provide fingerprints each time they return to their home? Get a grip people. Concern traveller from Canada
finger print : 9/28/2009
what i would like to know how long was this alaw and when is these print check to know if you are allowed in the country what is the sense of taking your print and giving you your documents to go
Welcome to Barbados : 9/27/2009
There is NO legal precedent whereby someone entering Barbados, be they a Barbadian citizen or legal resident of Barbados, should be compelled to give their fingerprint upon entering the country. What's next, a DNA sample??? We need to wake up to the glaring fact that our only export is tourism, the beauty of our island and the warmth of our people. For those of you who have posted sadly xenophobic comments on this thread.....note that the Jews were first told that the yellow stars they were compelled to wear were for their own protection.... Wake up and smell the coffee, people. Oh yes, we import that too, don't we????? Perhaps that should be profiled? Ridiculous isn't even the word.....It would answer the powers that be better to spend the money they wasting on this "trial system" to re-equip some of the wards on the QEH, or fix up some of our schools... but oh no, we too busy wanting to look like "fur coat an no knickers.....". What a sham and a shame!!!!!
Homeland Security To Scan Fingerprints of Foriegn Travellers Exiting US : 9/27/2009
Homeland Security To Scan Fingerprints of Foriegn Travellers Exiting US -- http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates/2009/05/29/homeland-security-to-scan-fingerprints-of-foriegn-travellers-exiting-us/
According to the statements above : 9/27/2009
It sounded like these people weren't born in Barbados? The first was a A Brit married to a Bajan. {quote] "One woman told the SUNDAY SUN yesterday that as she came through Immigration and showed her British passport, she was informed of the new development. " . . . "The Brit, who is married to a Barbadian, said: "I felt I was forced to do it and I clearly made my displeasure known. I believe in individual freedoms and rights. " The second, a Canadian. Unfortunately I feel the criminals might just get a boat for hire to enter Barbados illegally? It could veryy well be that for this programme to be 100% effective the coastlines of Barbados need to be monitored at all time for any boats dropping off people without first stopping by the official ports of entry.
fingerprinting : 9/27/2009
i come to barbados every year with five of my friends .we are in our sixty an seventy and to be fingerprinted at our old age not good .we would not be come in back we will be look in for a another island(canadan)
Fingerprinting : 9/27/2009
Now you have really done it Barbados Now sit back and watch your tourism shrink , and watch your DLP popularity dry up. I am a TRAVEL AGENT and so many of my customers are cancelling coming ro barbados they say they dont need that USA tripeIt has not worked for Homeland Security and it cant work for us , with all they are doing look they still have home grown terrorisrs right in their home land and as late as this week. what is the logic of fingerprinting a Barbadian coming to barbados .Look out for some Law Suits disgusted democratic party member
Reasoning : 9/27/2009
I think all visitors should be fingerprinted. Barbadian citizens need not be fingerprinted on every occasion they return home.
ALL FOR FINGERPRINTING: : 9/27/2009
WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL, YOU PEOPLE ARE ACTING LIKE THEY WANT TO CUT ONE OF YOUR FINGERS OFF. IN NEW YORK AT SOME BANKS IF YOU NEED TO CASH YOUR PAYCHECK AND HAVE NO ACCOUNT WITH THE BANK, BUT YOUR JOB PAYROLL IS CONNECTED TO THE BANK, THEY ASK FOR A FINGER PRINT.WHICH THEY KEEP ON FILE SO NO ONE ELSE CAN CASH YOUR CHECK .YOU PEOPLE MAKING A BIG DEAL ABOUT NOTHING ,UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO HIDE. I'LL BE VISITING BARBADOS THE END OF OCTOBER WITH JET BLUE CHEAP TICKETS AND WHEN THEY ASK FOR A THUMB PRINT, I SURE WOULD BE GIVING IT TO THEM. THE OFFICERS ARE DOING THEY JOBS AND IT IS FOR SAFETY REASONS. COMMON SENSE WOULD TELL YOU PEOPLE THAT, DO YOU THINK THE OFFICERS WOULD USED YOUR FINGERPRINT TO NAIL YOU TO SOME KIND OF CRIME. BE FOR REAL AND GROW UP.WHAT ABOUT IF THAT PERSON COMMIT A CRIME AND THEY JUST RAN THEY FINGER PRINT AND REALISED THEY ARE A WANTED PERSON AT LEAST THEY KNOW THEY LAST PLACE OF DESTINATION WAS IN BARBADOS. PEOPLE PLEASE WATCH AMERICAN MOST WANTED AND SEE WHAT FRINGERPRINTS COULD BRING UP. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO HIDE, WELL STAY OUT OF AIRPOTS THAT FINGERPRINT YOU:
: 9/27/2009
It is ironic who ever goes to the USA has to be finger printed if they do not want to be finger printed too bad. Many people the world over will still visit America. The bigger picture is Barbados these days is seen as an easy route to get to the USA and UK hence many undesirables will make sure they transit through Barbados to avoid detection so when people complain they need to look at he bigger picture no one knows what has been detected by the security forces around the world obviously the intelligence agencies are not going to anounce what they have discovered it might be inconvenience to be finger printed even I do not like the idea but what is the alternative unfortunately the terrorist out there do not care about us humans the Country of Barbados or whoever they believe in their cause and are willing to die in what they believe in.
Finger printing at Adams Airport : 9/27/2009
Do you feel the same way when you arrive in Miami? You do not ask a question to a soul do you ?
airport fingerprinting : 9/27/2009
fingerprinting should be for those who do not live in barbados.when we are coming home to our country there is no need to do that.i really have no problem with it,but with in reason.
Split views on airport policy : 9/27/2009
This is unadulterated nonsense. Barbados already has access to a database since the Cricket World Cup that can assist with these issues. Are we not shooting ourselves in the foot? Better wake up and understand the reputational risk we are inflicting on BIM! It is very easy to sit behind a keyboard and type the first thing that come to your head on such a blog. But first sit back and understand the implications.
Careful what you ask for! : 9/27/2009
First and foremost, US citizens are NOT fingerprinted upon entering the US. This continuous misleading nonsense must stop. Fingerprinting of all non nationals has some degree of validity, however, one must also take into account the magnitude of risk and threat to our security, which is minimal. The USA is currently experiencing a tremendous loss of visitor revenue because of our robust and aggressive policing. If Barbadians are serious about implementing such draconian measures they are absolutely entitled to do so but, it most certainly will come at a cost, of lost tourist dollars. Barbadian nationals should not be subject to this nonsense. What therefore is the logic behind locals being fingerprinted......GAIA is currently very slow whenever more than three planes arrive at the same time, adding this measure only increase the wait time......
Airport Fingerprinting : 9/27/2009
I am not sure where the Immigration Officer received his or her information but passengers entering JFK, LaGuardia or Newark Airports are fingerprinted. In fact, I returned to New York this past Friday from an International business trip and was not fingerprinted nor asked to be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are considered part of a person's DNA profile and unless their is reasonable suspicion/just cause to request fingerprints, then no fingerprints can be taken without a subpoena signed by a Judge when findings of probable cause are presented. As a Bajan, I will not voluntarily give my fingerprints to anyone unless they can show me probable cause and get a warrant to get my prints. All pertinent and relevant information is contained in both my USA and Barbados passports. The DLP needs to stop this gross invasion of privacy and violation of an individual's civil rights before someone sues the DLP Government. This madness has to stop because it will kill what little tourism they now have and people will go elsewhere.
Right on! : 9/27/2009
Have you ever watch a Bajan soldier salute? The full palm of his hand is turn towards you, indicating that, My hands are clean,above board and I am hiding nothing. Looks like many of us have something more that our so-called human rights to hide. I've been finger printed, eye scanned, body searched dozens of times in the USA since 9/11. Whats the big fuss? If we had done this before we would not be in the mess we are, with thousands of undocumented persons parading in this country as if they own it.
: 9/27/2009
Canadian Visitor your thinking is so backward I am surprised you know how to get to any airport to travel any where outside of Canada. You prefer to give a country bad press than the said to protect itself so when the Canadian and other visitors come here they can feel safe!!! Foreign Consulates are based here in Barbados as well we don't know who has a grouse against them and maybe expose our citizens to terror as well. You love Canada we love Barbados.
Airport Fingerprinting : 9/27/2009
They go for a VISA at the US Consulate and have to be fingerprinted. They go to the US and have to be fingerprinted, added to that the screening they have to go through at the international airports are excessive but they still go there at will. Unless you you have something to hide what is the big deal!! Bajans love to complain even if it is for their own good...
airport fingerprinting : 9/27/2009
Now they concerned about illegal immigration? Under the Owen Arthur administration illegal immigrants were encouraged to stay by Owen Arthur and now legal residents are being harrassed because of immigrations' dereliction of duty. I wonder if the same bajans in favor of fingerprinting are the one's who oppose the upholding of the law of the land regarding the expulsion of illegals? The same kind of hypocrisy is going on in the U.S with Mexico: The U.S Border Patrol and ICE look the other way,at the behest of big agri business, so the majority of illegal mexicans can get into the U.S,because they harvest the crops that natural born citizens won't do. Then the hypocrite conservatives dog the illegals, playing to the media. Alot of these big politicians and rich people have immigrants, illegal and legal working for them because they would never get someone of their own race and nationality to do menial jobs.
Pure Nonsense : 9/27/2009
Those online readers need to sit back and take in what they have said.. they are in favour for fingerprinting at the airport so as to stop unwanted criminals from entering the island. Are they silly?? There are better ways of stopping criminals and deportees from reentering the island but subjecting people to have their fingers printing is utter nonsense, people come from all over the world to barbados, some travel miles and hours to get there and then get there to have to stay in the immigration lines for over an hour now to get fingerprint, this will stop many people from coming to Barbados. Stop following the US and do what is convinient and what is best people travelling.
Unbeleivable : 9/27/2009
Why is there objection to being fingerprinted when entering Barbados? Which of your rights are really being violated? Is it because you think that a small country like Barbados should not put such measures in place? I don't here people complain when they arrive at a US Customs check area and are instructed to place you finger on the electronic fingerprint scanner, so why should you complain in Barbados? Yes, I am a Bajan and I would easily comply with those instructions at any port of entry whether it be US, UK, Canada, Jamacia wherever. It is a national security measure and it should be respected. People need to stop complaining and think before they act. Remember you have the right to comply with the laws and any other measures so deemed of the country you are entering even if you reside there.
FINGERPRINTING IN BIM : 9/27/2009
FINGPRINTING IS NOT BEEN DONE AT KENNEDY AIRPORT WHEN YOU ENTERTING N.Y OR LEAVING IF YOU ARE A CITIZEN OF THE USA.WHEN A NON CITIZEN ENTERS THE USA THROUGH KENNEDY THAT PERSON MIGHT BE FINGERPRINTED.IF A TERRORIST ENTERS BABRBADOS WOULD THEY HAVE HIS FINGERPRINTS ON FILE TO KNOW HE IS.I DONT THINK SO WHAT IS BEING DONE IS VIOLATION OF A PERSOS,S CIVIL RIGHTS ,NO AT THE IMMIGRASTION OFFICE CAN EXPLAIN WHY IT IS DONE WITH SOME TYPE OF COMMON SENSE.
Split views on airport policy : 9/27/2009
I read a lot of comments against the policy, where are they. It would be good to balance the responses otherwise it could mislead others to think that EVERYONE is for it and that definitely is not the case. And also to allow the publi to know that it is a pilot study which is NOT MANDATORY.
Split view on Airport policy : 9/27/2009
Are we moving away from the principal that you are innocent until you are proven guilty?? If not then let's look for the travelers who are guilty of suspected of some crime and fingerprint them. We must leave innocent people alone to go about their lives without let or hinder. What will happen to the data base of prints collected. Are they going to be given to the Police to keep to se who is guilty of something, now or in the future. This is a serious civil liberties issue and all law abiding citizens need to get involved. Fingerprinting is associated with criminal activity. Innocent people are just that Innocent people.
Fingerprinting is not Enough! : 9/27/2009
We live in a different world today as we all know. Forced fingerprinting is not enough, for the security and safety of us all we must demand that we all be forced to receive our implantable microchips in our right hard or forehead so that our every move can be tracked, traced and listened to. For only the conspiracy theorist amongst us would think that there could possibly be some sinister motive to the warm, python like and increasingly tight embrace Big Brother.
Split View on Airport policy : 9/27/2009
Why not identify the countries who are selling their passports illegally and use this policy of fingerprinting on them. Why not photograph and fingerprint persons deported from the island and keep a data base at the ports of entry to prevent them from re-entering the country. It is a stupid policy to penalise innocent people for things the law breakers would do. Please get a sensible policy to put in place having reguards for innocent people just going about their lawful buisness. Don't expect any polatician to tell you the truth, expect to hear excuses and lies. Wake up Barbadians. You are killing the tourism that is feeding you. Get creative with your policies and procedures.
Thought for the Day : 9/27/2009
Free people can say no. Free people can refuse demands for their money, time, and children. Slaves cannot. There is no freedom without the freedom to say no. If someone demands that you do something and you can say no and refuse to do it, then you are a free human being. If you can be forced to do something or surrender something that you do not wish to, then you are a slave. No other test need be applied
Fingerprinting : 9/27/2009
Can anybody tell me if it is fingerprinting or a finger print as in the case of the US where they take the ring finger print> i cannot imagine anyone or so many people being FINGER PRINTED on arrival and all passengers clearing customs less than 2 or 3 hours in the lounge.We must still remember we are not the US and although security is important vigilance and intelligence is way better for our tourism product. Wake up guys we cannot do anything to jepordaze our tourism industry in these tough times and with the taxes issue in UK still being foudgt by our PM. Bajan Fuh sure
: 9/27/2009
I think its a good idea & its about time they did it. America do it & no one can go tell them its againt their rights, i think it would make it easier to track people & we need get it up and running and make it mandatory its about time we took that security measure at our airport. Congratulations its a good thing.
: 9/27/2009
There is nothing wrong with finger printing nationals and visitors. However a government announcement should have been made prior to the start of this program. These are trying times and the goverment need to stay ahead of the game. SH.
Re: Fingerprints at airport : 9/27/2009
As a Canadian visitor who has made over fifty visits to Barbados in the winter months, I was shocked to hear that the Barbados Government is now fingerprinting visitors, the funny thing is Canadians are not required to give fingerprints at any airport in the US of Great Britian, I find it offensive that Canadians are not notified of this requirement before they arrive in Barbados, I will personally get in touch with The High Commision in Ottawa to have them place an article in major Canadian papers so that Canadian will not have an unpleasant start to their winter holidays, and to give them an opportunity to change their plans for the upcoming winter season.
: 9/27/2009
I DONT SEE A PROBLEM WITH IT BECAUSE IF THEY ENTER THE USA ITS STANDARD POLICY AND THEY DONT MAKE A FUSS WHY FUSS NOW BECAUSE BARBADOS IS DOING IT NOW
fingerprint : 9/27/2009
nationals should not have to also we have to look at other ways our pot wait on tourist so we have a thin line to walk this rights thing is a joke at times when you go to the bank if you dont have and account with them they want your fingerprint will you conplain about your rights or conply at the same time goverment have to let the public know in advance no suprise please
Fingerprinting : 9/27/2009
It is very unfoetunate that we are cow towing to The USA Homeland Security nonsense . proves we are just satelites of that country and nor independent . we will loose out big on tourism which we need badly .We arew supposed to be INDEPENDENT
finger printing at the airport : 9/27/2009
I just went through the process at the airport and the immigration officer was very polite. I have nothing to hide and I think those who do will have a problem with this security check. Our borders need to be protected against illegals and crimimals that plan to do harm to our blessed country. However the information gathered needs to be kept securely, the powers at be must reassure the Barbadian public that this information will not be compromised.
Grantley Adams International Airport : 9/27/2009
Having recently come through the immigration point at the airport, I have to voice my concerns with regard to there being no obvious notice to arriving passengers advising them of this 'pilot scheme' with regard to fingerprinting. Furthermore, there are no leaflets readily available should you wish to EDUCATE yourself on the changes and the immigration staff seem poorly trained as to giving satisfactory reasons as to why the finger is required, only to vehemently point out as a human being you have 'No choice'!!! As per usual in Barbados, neither the Barbadian public or indeed anyone visiting this island has been informed of the what is tantamount to a fundamental change in Immigration policy of this country. Why is that? I understand the comments above with regard to undesirables entering the island, or indeed leaving, however the fact still remains, as a civilised country, Barbados has the absolute responsibility to do things in a correct manner with the proper protocol for implementation of practices. It is the lack of knowledge with regard to this scheme, thereby furnishing travellers with the facts enabling them to make a decision. Perhaps, Barbados could engage the assistance of the airlines, the travel agents, tour operators, Barbados.org to inform anyone travellers to these shores with regard to the above and furthermore an announcement on CBC, and in the national press would cover those living here. Engaging these sources to inform travellers of this so called 'involuntary pilot scheme' seems to me a good way to start, don't you think?
finger : 9/27/2009
is is a welcome move for me ,the world is trying to protect its borders i travel to miami every month and have to be fingerprint and photo taken every time ,i cxan complain i have to abide
: 9/27/2009
are these people crazy where is this happening I travell to the us and has never ask to be finger print what is b'dos coming too they will loose the tourists if this continue
fingerprinting : 9/27/2009
I am 100% for fingerprinting policy I live in florida and every time i travel to Barbados via Miami I have to be fingerprint and a photo taken Barbados need to get their security system up to par with the rest of the world one wonder someone can get deported and get back into Barbados with a different name Opposition MP Dale Marshall please wake up and stop misleading the people in Barbados
Fingerprinting at GAIA : 9/27/2009
ICE does not fingerprint US citizens and or permanent residents. However, visitors sre.
Barbadians need to stop with the hypocrisy! : 9/27/2009
We travel to the USA and we don't have a choice as to whether we want to be fingerprinted. Even if it your first time to their country and you have not been informed by someone familiar with the procedures upon entering their country, it would come as a shock. You would be saying to yourself but I did that at the consulate in Barbados already. They do not ask you. They tell you. When we make the application for the visa to travel to the US we are fingerprinted at the consulate here. When we arrive at our destination there, homeland security takes our fingerprints again. We do not and cannot complain. Why are we Barbadians so hypocritical and hate change? The immigration policy here needs to be tightened and adhered to. Who do we think we are?
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