Alfred Sears
Alfred Sears is a prominent Bahamian politician and attorney, who has served in various capacities including Minister of Works and Public Utilities. He was in the news for his involvement in discussions regarding the Gladstone Road Wastewater Treatment Plant project, which has faced significant delays and budget overruns during his tenure.
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The head of the union representing customs and immigration officers has called for Immigration Minister Alfred Sears to be fired.
Immigration union wants sears fired over ignored grievances
Bahamas· 2026-02-23
Alfred Sears mounted a leadership challenge against then Prime Minister Perry Christie in 2017.
PLP scrap convention while they turn focus on electionBahamas· 2026-02-02
Alfred Sears challenged then Prime Minister Perry Christie in the last pre-election voting convention.
PLPs divided over timing of pre-election conventionBahamas· 2026-01-27
Mr Bastian, who has received the endorsement of outgoing Fort Charlotte MP Alfred Sears, has outlined plans to establish a community impact centre.
Christian Council to release statement on PLP's decision to ratify Island Luck CEO Sebas BastianBahamas· 2025-11-06
Mr Bastian thanked Alfred Sears for his service during the rally.
PM: by-election for Golden islesBahamas· 2025-10-17
Fort Charlotte MP Alfred Sears, who is not seeking re-election, has endorsed him.
Sebas to get nomination, according to news stationBahamas· 2025-10-16
Fort Charlotte MP Alfred Sears announced that he will not seek re-election and has endorsed Mr Bastian as his successor.
PM says interest in PLP nominations shows confidence in partyBahamas· 2025-10-11
Alfred Sears announced he will not seek re-election and has endorsed Sebas Bastian as his successor.
Sebas: I'm 'ready to serve' Ft CharlotteBahamas· 2025-10-10
Immigration Minister Alfred Sears has only met with the commission chair once to maintain independence.
Immigration Commission’s report expected by year-endBahamas· 2025-09-09
Immigration Minister Alfred Sears signed a 90-day deportation order for Jarvon Green.
Judge orders release of Jamaican man detained in The Bahamas | News
Jamaica· 2025-07-24
Alfred Sears is mentioned as the then-minister who responded to the vendors' survey regarding the market's operation.
Straw Market cooling to battle ‘unbearable’ heatBahamas· 2025-07-23
Mr Bastian’s comments came after The Tribune reported that he is seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination in Fort Charlotte—a seat now held by MP Alfred Sears, who is retiring from frontline politics.
Sebas ‘considering political bid, but have not decided yet’Bahamas· 2025-07-09
Alfred Sears sidestepped questions about supporting Mr Bastian’s political ambitions.
‘Sebas eyeing run as MP’Bahamas· 2025-07-08
Alfred Sears is mentioned as one of the Cabinet Ministers in the PLP.
Kingsley’s name also unknown | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-07-02
Fort Charlotte MP Alfred Sears has publicly confirmed he won’t seek re-election.
Pinder: ‘I’m undecided’ on seeking renomination for South Abaco seatBahamas· 2025-06-27
He is the Immigration and National Insurance Minister who praised the department's staff.
Two years on, immigration report finally to go to PMBahamas· 2025-06-20
Alfred Sears, the minister responsible for NIB, revealed that the agency is projected to run a $32m deficit in 2025.
Pintard: Repay funds borrowed from NIB with budget surplusBahamas· 2025-06-12
Alfred Sears KC, the minister of Immigration and National Insurance, recently toured China's Coconut Research Institute and described his visit as 'extraordinary'.
Coconut processor’s ‘foreign is better’ fearBahamas· 2025-06-12
Alfred Sears KC, minister of Immigration and National Insurance, discussed the National Insurance Board's projected deficit.
NIB eyes $32m deficit despite income jumpBahamas· 2025-06-11Alfred Sears is the long-time Fort Charlotte MP who confirmed he would not seek re-election.
Fort Charlotte contest heats up as Sears bows outBahamas· 2025-06-11
Alfred Sears, minister of Immigration and National Insurance, reported that the Immigration Department has generated record revenue.
Minister hails ‘record’ $123m revenues from ImmigrationBahamas· 2025-06-11Immigration and National Insurance Minister Alfred Sears tabled the amendment during the opening session of the budget communication in the House of Assembly.
Sears introduces new daily fee for work visas for employees of passenger shipsBahamas· 2025-05-29
Alfred Sears has informed supporters that he will not seek re-election.
‘All sitting members must go through renomination’Bahamas· 2025-05-28Immigration and National Insurance Minister Alfred Sears led the Bahamian delegation.
China ‘seeking more Bahamas links’Bahamas· 2025-05-21
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears has told key supporters and members of the Progressive Liberal Party’s Fort Charlotte constituency association that he will not seek re-election.
Sears tells supporters he will not seek re-electionBahamas· 2025-05-13Alfred Sears, then attorney general and minister of education, delivered the keynote address at the Historic Preservation Workshop.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Saga and miracle of Victoria CourtBahamas· 2025-05-10
The March 31 letter was also copied to Alfred Sears, minister of Immigration.
Labour complaints at crypto company dubbed ‘top priority’Bahamas· 2025-05-07
Immigration Minister Alfred Sears did not respond to The Tribune’s questions about the matter yesterday.
Russian businessman accused of fraud seeking Bahamian citizenshipBahamas· 2025-05-01
Alfred Sears KC, who was originally works and utilities minister, would have been responsible for BPL at the time.
Pintard blames Davis govt over $7m wasted by BPLBahamas· 2025-03-28
Minister of Immigration and National Insurance Alfred Sears insists the immigration commission report will be completed 'in due course'.
Sears: Immigration commission report coming ‘in due course’Bahamas· 2025-03-03