Archive | November, 2024

The issue of migration and illegal immigration took center stage at a panel discussion on “Understanding The Complexities of Migration Management ” during day four of Diplomatic Week held at the Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  Immigration Minister the Hon. Sears (centre) served as a panelist for the discussion, along with Her Excellency Gezel Farrington, Ambassador-at-Large for Human Rights (photographed at left) and Ms. Zahrah Jibrilu, Project Officer, International Organization for Migration (photographed at right).  Other panelists included His Excellency Dennis Zulu, UN Resident Coordinator for The Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos and Jamaica; His Excellency Dr. Ellison Rahming, Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba; and Mr. Crispin Hall, of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).

BALANCING MIGRATION

By Journal Staff Writer America was built on it. Singapore thrives because of it.Immigrants usually make a country better especially when thepopulation is small and skills limited.Minister of Immigration and National Insurance, Alfred Sears sayswhen it comes to the issues surrounding migration The Bahamasfinds itself trying to balance national security interests of thecountry and human […]

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EDITORIAL -NEGATIVE PARTISANSHIP

There is no doubt that Bahamians have always had a deep interest in American politics.  After the general elections in the United States where Donald Trump won a second non-consecutive term as President, many Bahamians fell ill and questioned the intelligence of the American people given the criminal convictions of Trump.  After all, it is […]

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Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

PM Davis says SIDS have a right to survival -COP29

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Phillip Davis joined over 50,000 people in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29 th sessionof the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties known as COP29 where hegave contributions on behalf of The Bahamas.According to the United Nations, this gathering, the second largest of its kind, under the theme:investing […]

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Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Chester Cooper

Bahamasair Suspends Haiti Flights

By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer The safety of airline passengers has once again come into question as the violence in Haiticontinues to escalate and it has prompted the national flag carrier, Bahamasair to suspend itsservice to Haiti. Gunfire aimed at commercial aircraft has led to the suspension of flights byseveral international carriers, including Spirit Airlines, […]

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Davis: Fight Climate Challenge like the world fights wars

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis held nothing back and received a round ofapplause following his powerful speech to world leaders at the UnitedNations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku Azerbaijan where hechallenged global leaders to address the complexities of climate changewith the same zeal and financial backing they commit to […]

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Courier Services Owners Distraught over Amazon offering free delivery through DHL

By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Bahamian courier services are grappling with significant challenges as they scramble to adapt to a newcompetitive environment, following Amazon’s decision to offer free delivery on select purchases over$49 to customers in The Bahamas. This unexpected move has caused disruption just as many localbusinesses were finalizing their plans for the critical […]

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OPPOSITION SCRUTINIZES PM’s COMMENTS ON ECONOMY

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Leader of the Official Opposition, the Free National Movement, Michael Pintard believes theprime minister is out of touch with the needs of the Bahamian people. His sentiment spurred bycomments from prime minister Philip Davis after he said choices people make play a role inBahamians difficulty in dealing with the cost […]

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Long Island: No banks. Too many Haitians

By Gerrino J. Saunders/Alex McKenzieJournal Staff Writers  Long Island residents say they need proper financial services and are concernedthat too many Haitians are getting work permits to do work Long Islanders can do..The Member of Parliament for Long Island, Adrian Gibson, while speaking in TheHouse of Assembly (6th November) during debate on the Domestic MinimumTop-Up […]

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Murder Count on the verge of last year’s record

By: Latonya RobertsJournal Staff Writer A murder on Wednesday night in the Prince Charles area pushes the country’smurder count for 2024 just one figure shy of last year’s murder count of 110.’The latest victim, a man was found dead in the road, stabbed and shot severaltimes. Reports indicate that officers were alerted by residents to […]

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BTVI AND ISD LAUNCH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

By: Latonya RobertsJournal Staff Writer Five students from The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI)Freeport campus successfully completed the ‘Earn While you Learn’apprenticeship programme with Island State Development (ISD). An initiativethat focused on sharpening electrical installation and carpentry skills andsecured the students with jobs under the company.In a press statement released by BTVI Kenton Roker […]

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