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    There are several ways to become a citizen of The Bahamas. One can be born in the former colony, born abroad to Bahamian parents, adopted by Bahamian parents, or granted citizenship. People who were born in The Bahamas but whose parents are not citizens, or those married to a Bahamian citizen, can apply for citizenship at age 18. When someone applies for citizenship, a public notice is published to allow for any objections. Citizenship can also be revoked if a person becomes a citizen of another country after 1973. Being a citizen carries both rights and responsibilities, such as defending the country, paying taxes, and respecting the laws and other citizens.

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    There are several ways to become a citizen of The Bahamas. One can be born in the former colony, born abroad to Bahamian parents, adopted by Bahamian parents, or granted citizenship. People who were born in The Bahamas but whose parents are not citizens, or those married to a Bahamian citizen, can apply for citizenship at age 18. When someone applies for citizenship, a public notice is published to allow for any objections. Citizenship can also be revoked if a person becomes a citizen of another country after 1973. Being a citizen carries both rights and responsibilities, such as defending the country, paying taxes, and respecting the laws and other citizens.

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    There are several ways to become a citizen of The Bahamas. One can be born in the former colony, born abroad to Bahamian parents, adopted by Bahamian parents, or granted citizenship. People who were born in The Bahamas but whose parents are not citizens, or those married to a Bahamian citizen, can apply for citizenship at age 18. When someone applies for citizenship, a public notice is published to allow for any objections. Citizenship can also be revoked if a person becomes a citizen of another country after 1973. Being a citizen carries both rights and responsibilities, such as defending the country, paying taxes, and respecting the laws and other citizens.

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    Citizens of The Bahamas

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    There are several ways to become a citizen of The Bahamas. One can be born in the former colony, born abroad to Bahamian parents, adopted by Bahamian parents, or granted citizenship. People who were born in The Bahamas but whose parents are not citizens, or those married to a Bahamian citizen, can apply for citizenship at age 18. When someone applies for citizenship, a public notice is published to allow for any objections. Citizenship can also be revoked if a person becomes a citizen of another country after 1973. Being a citizen carries both rights and responsibilities, such as defending the country, paying taxes, and respecting the laws and other citizens.

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    Citizens of The Bahamas

    Week 3
    Who can become a citizen of The Bahamas?
    EVERY PERSON:
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.

    born in the former Colony of The Bahamas on or before 9 July 1973


    born in The Commonwealth after 9 July 1973 whose parents are Bahamians
    born abroad legitimately ( in marriage) before or after 9 July whose father is a citizen of The Bahamas
    born abroad illegitimately ( outside of marriage) to a Bahamian mother after 9 July 1973
    who has been registered under the British Nationality Act of 1948 and became a citizen of The Bahamas

    on 9 July 1973
    6. adopted by Bahamian parents after 9 July 1973
    7. granted Bahamian citizenship
    Application for Bahamian Citizenship
    You may apply to become a citizen of The Bahamas at the age of 18:
    1. if you were born in The Bahamas after 9 July 1973 but neither of your parents are Bahamian
    2. if you are a woman/man married to a Bahamian citizen after 9 July 1973 provided you are still married
    to a citizen of The Bahamas at the time of application
    3. Anyone can apply for Bahamian citizenship
    If someone applies to become a citizen of The Bahamas, a notice of his or her application is published in
    the local newspaper.
    This is to make sure that no one has any reason to object to the person becoming a Bahamian citizen.
    Sometimes a persons citizenship is taken away, or revoked.
    If the Governor-General has proof that a citizen of The Bahamas has at any time after 9 July 1973
    became a citizen of another country, that persons Bahamian citizenship is taken away.
    NOTICE
    Notice is hereby given that Joseph Johnson of Guilford Crescent, Mayfield Park Subdivision,
    Freeport, Grand Bahama, is applying to the Minister responsible for Nationality and Citizenship,
    for registration/naturalisation as a citizen of the Bahamas, and that any person who knows any
    reason why registration/naturalisation should not be granted, should send a written and signed
    statement of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 27 th day of March, 2012, to the Minister
    responsible for Nationality and Citizenship, P,O, Box N3002, Nassau, Bahamas

    What does it mean to be a citizen?


    1. A good citizen is loyal and shows respect for his country.
    2. He or she acts as an ambassador of good will, showing courtesy and kindness to visitors who come to
    our shores.
    Responsibilities of a citizen
    1. Every citizen has a responsibility to defend the country.
    For example:
    a) during wartime
    b) against intruders such as poachers who fish illegally in Bahamian waters
    It is important for us to do this in order to protect the livelihoods of our fellow citizens.
    2. A responsible citizen who knows about drug smuggling should report it to the police.
    a) Drug smugglers bring drugs into the country and drugs destroy peoples lives.
    b) People who use drugs spread diseases and illnesses, and use up the resources of our health services.
    Rights of Citizens

    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.

    The new constitution that was drawn up at independence dealt with the rights and freedoms of the

    individual.
    By the law of the land, these rights cannot be taken away from a citizen.
    These are some of our constitutional rights:
    We are free to join any religion.
    We are free to vote for any political party.
    We have freedom of speech.
    Our privacy is protected by law

    Vocabulary Words
    revoke:
    freedom of speech:

    cancel a law or rights


    the right to speak ones mind

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