the crops
For the month of December 2009, I explored
the struggles of a few Haitian families located
on Andros, Island, the largest of the out-islands
of the Bahamas. The relationship between
Bahamians and Haitians is stressed as they
both work to stake claim to the island.
This photo essay is just the beginning.
Overview: A few hundred Haitians immigrants live in “The Crops” on Andros, Island. Wanting to live beyond the reach of their government, many of these Haitians risked their lives to make the trip to Andros. Back in Haiti they experienced chaos and violence. In The Crops, their struggle to find peace continues.
Since their arrival to The Crops, the Bahamian government has not treated them much better than their forsaken country. Their labor is still exploited and they receive little assistance from local government or unions. Many have come to the island illegally and speak little English; this leaves them with little control over their living and working conditions. The Bahamian government issues work visas to the Haitians with the stipulation that they work in agriculture.
















