How has Haitian immigration influenced language use in The Bahamas?

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Flag of The Bahamas — The Bahamas The flag of The Bahamas was officially hoisted on July 10, 1973, the date of the nation's independence from the United Kingdom.

While English is the only native language of Bahamians, the influx of Haitian immigrants since the mid-20th century has led to the presence of French and Haitian Creole within The Bahamas. These languages are now spoken in the country as a result of this migration.12