3/23/10

62 Haitians land in Portland


The police have confirmed that 62 Haitian nationals landed in Portland this morning in two boats.


The first boat landed at approximately 3:30 am at Manchioneal carrying 35 Haitians (24 men – 6 women and five children).


The second boat landed at Winifred’s Beach at approximately 8:30 am with 27 Haitians (24 male – two women and one child).


The 62 Haitians are being medically checked by representatives of the Ministry of Health. Other agencies of government including representatives from the Immigration Department are at the centres where the Haitians are now located.
Posted by YardFlex at March 23, 2010 12:32 PM

Missed my plane this morning, but I see the Haitians made it.
Me in Port Antonio Feb 2010

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