Jamaican women to be deported after pleading guilty to prostitution charges in the Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC -Two Jamaican women are to be deported after they pleaded guilty and were charged US$500 each on prostitution charges.

The women, Mikaela Selena Jacas, 28, and Toshema Tana Lee Steer, 31, appeared in the Freeport Magistrate's Court, after they were arrested on April 30 at separate locations in Freeport by immigration officers.

They appeared before Magistrate LaQuay Laing, apologising to the court for bringing shame to themselves, their country, and The Bahamas, and pleading for leniency.

But Magistrate Laing reminded them their actions were dangerous and unacceptable before handing down the fines. If unpaid, they face six months in prison.

The women were also informed that when the fines are paid or sentences served, they will be turned over to immigration officials for deportation.

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