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BALANCING MIGRATION PM Davis says SIDS have a right to survival -COP29
 
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 […]

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 […]

PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell

Mitchell says PLP is United, Not Divided

27 October 2023

By Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell said the PLP is united as hesought to dispel rumours which claimed that the party was split.On the heels of high-tension and tempers flaring last Friday evening when the PLPratified its candidate for the upcoming by-election, rumours swirled that the partyis facing internal conflict […]

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Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Immigration

Immigration Comprehensive Review Commission Revealed

27 October 2023

By Keile Campbell The Bahamas Department of Immigration’s Comprehensive Review Commissionhas been selected, as revealed in Parliament on Wednesday by Minister ofImmigration Alfred Sears.Prime Minister Philip Davis, back in June revealed that there would be acomprehensive review of the immigration department in wake of former Ministerof Immigration Keith Bell allegedly interfering with the work of […]

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PM: Govt Working to Improve Investment Policies

27 October 2023

BY DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer The second Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) began a two-day meeting in the capital onMonday evening at the Atlantis Paradise Island’s Grand Ballroom.Over 500 attendees from 40 countries along with 45 institutional investors are currently incountry with the aim to share, learn, prepare and finalize business and investment deals thatsupport regional […]

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Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Chester Cooper

DPM Wants New Investment in Agriculture

27 October 2023

BY DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer With the second annual Caribbean Investment Forum continuing in the capital, Deputy PrimeMinister Chester Cooper said following this forum, he hopes for new investment in TheBahamas’ agricultural sector as the country continues to strive for a reduction in its food importbill.“This event is big on technology, Agritech, Fintech, [and] ICT. […]

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PM Says Loss of Wilchcombe ‘Irreplaceable’

27 October 2023

By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis honoured the life and legacy of the late ObieWilchcombe in the House of Assembly on Wednesday as he made his contribution tothe Speech from the Throne Debate.As he moved a Resolution thanking Governor General Cynthia “Mother” Pratt for herdelivery of the Speech from the Throne, during […]

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Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis

Davis Reaffirms Commitment to Haiti

27 October 2023

By Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis reaffirmed The Bahamas’ commitment to assist Haitiin its time of crisis.During his keynote address at the opening session of Diplomatic Week, PrimeMinister Davis discussed the humanitarian crisis in Haiti and expressing deepconcern for the deteriorating state of affairs there.He told those in attendance that The Bahamas […]

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The Late Obie Wilchcombe

Life and Legacy of Obie Wilchcombe Honoured

27 October 2023

By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis honoured the life and legacy of the late ObieWilchcombe in the House of Assembly on Wednesday as he made his contribution tothe Speech from the Throne Debate.As he moved a Resolution thanking Governor General Cynthia “Mother” Pratt for herdelivery of the Speech from the Throne, during […]

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Another Motorcyclist Killed — Four die in motorbike crashes in less than a week

27 October 2023

Licec BastianJournal Staff WriterAnother motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident on Sunday, the third male to losehis life in such a tragic way and the fourth to die as a result of motorcycle collisions ina week.Police launched active investigations into the 46 th fatality for the year, according toThe Journal’s records, when a 24-year-old […]

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Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis, Minister of Energy and Transport

BEUMU Signs New Industrial Agreement with BPL

27 October 2023

DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff WriterAfter months of negotiations, a five-year industrial agreement has been finalized and signedbetween Bahamas Power and Light Company (BPL) and the Bahamas Electrical UtilityManagerial Union (BEUMU).The signing on Tuesday afternoon, at the Office of the Prime Minister, while it came with somedisappointment, there was also much enthusiasm.Minister of Energy and Transport Jobeth […]

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Two Near Drownings Hours Apart

27 October 2023

By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer Hours after a 16-year-old teen was heroically pulled from a vehicle submerged inwaters at Arawak Cay, a female American tourist was rescued from waters by alifeguard on Cable Beach.Police in the capital are investigating two near drowning incidents.On Monday morning, sometime around 9:45, a 59-year-old female visitor from theUnited States […]

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