William Pratt
William Pratt is a former head of the Bahamas immigration department who was recently reappointed as director of immigration, a move that has sparked controversy amid concerns regarding the rehiring of retirees over the promotion of current staff. His reappointment followed the early retirement of Keturah Ferguson, and it has raised questions about government practices in public service employment.
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William 'Spike' Pratt was intended to be a temporary villainous counterpoint to Angel.
Better late than never! 18 characters whose late arrival lifted TV shows | Television
United Kingdom· 2025-11-18
William Pratt's return to the post in 2023 sparked controversy.
LaRoda annouced as new Director of Immigration succeeding Pratt
Bahamas· 2025-07-28
Acting Immigration Director William Pratt declined to comment on the matter when contacted by The Tribune.
Dragged through the street: Wheelchair user pulled along road after being freed from detentionBahamas· 2025-07-25
William Pratt is the Acting Immigration Director who could not be reached for comment on the allegations.
Abaco Cays’ growing immigration crisis ‘at boiling point'Bahamas· 2025-06-12
Numerous attempts were made to reach Immigration Director, William Pratt, but no response was received as of press time.
Restaurant owner: Stop ‘treating us like criminals’Bahamas· 2025-04-22
William Pratt was rehired as immigration director despite opposition from a union.
INSIGHT: Many questions raised over rehired retireesBahamas· 2025-02-24
William Pratt was reappointed as director of immigration after the early retirement of Keturah Ferguson.
Rehires a ‘slap in face’ to workersBahamas· 2025-02-21
