Stephen Carey
Stephen Carey is the chairman of the Unregulated Communities Task Force, which is actively involved in addressing the challenges posed by shanty towns in New Providence. He has been working to assist residents affected by recent eviction notices and is focused on preventing children from being raised in inadequate living conditions.
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Superintendent Stephen Carey described the demolition process as smooth and noted that residents were largely accepting of it.
Shanty town residents ‘knew we were coming’
Bahamas· 2026-02-17
Superintendent Stephen Carey, head of the Unregulated Community Action Taskforce, previously confirmed that police were present to maintain order during the demolition.
Spanish Wells land owner claims property demolition was illegalBahamas· 2026-01-16
Superintendent Stephen Carey, head of the Unregulated Community Action Taskforce, later approached the man at the scene, identifying himself and explaining that notices had been issued in March 2024 requiring the removal or demolition of the structures.
Sweeting slams ‘repugnant’ racial slurs at shantytown demolition in Spanish WellsBahamas· 2026-01-15
Superintendent Stephen Carey, head of the taskforce, said three undocumented migrants were arrested while trying to escape.
‘They don’t have no house so they live on the street,’ says pastorBahamas· 2025-09-10
Superintendent Stephen Carey, head of the task force, reported on the arrests of undocumented migrants during the eviction process.
Haitians flee Andros shanty town as officials post eviction noticesBahamas· 2025-09-08
Stephen Carey, chairman of the Unregulated Communities Task Force, confirmed Social Services had visited the area to assist people with legal status.
Shanty homes marked for demolition as residents face uncertain futureBahamas· 2025-08-06