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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 […]

Country’s Murder Count at 50

07 June 2023

By Licec Bastian A weekend of violence in the country pushed the murder count for 2023 to 50. Police are investigating the shooting death of a 28-year-old male and the death of a 65-year-old man who was beaten to death by a group of unknown males; police are also investigating a shooting incident that leaves […]

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Eneas: “Import Substitution Program Is The Only Way To Lower The Food Import Bill”

07 June 2023

By Destiny Johnson The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), through the Caribbean Agro-Economic Society (CAAES), has brought together regional experts as the 34th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference kicked off on Monday morning here in The Bahamas at Super Club Breezes. BAMSI is hosting 70 delegates from across the region and the United […]

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Prime Minister Hon. Philip "Brave" Davis

PM Wants Decisive Action On GBPA

01 June 2023

By Licec Bastian The time has come for decisive action when it comes to the nation’s second city, Grand Bahama, particularly as it relates to the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and the Hawksbill Creek Agreement. Prime Minister Philip Davis as he delivered his 2023/2024 budget communication in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, echoed […]

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North Abaco Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish

Attorney Wants Quicker Probe In MP’s Rape Claims Case

01 June 2023

By Destiny Johnson Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe contends that the time taken to investigate allegations of rape against a sitting member of parliament is not excessive. Minister Munroe was responding to claims made by attorney Bjorn Ferguson who represents the woman who accused North Abaco Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish of rape and […]

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Two Males Surrender In Connection With Holiday Hit and Run Fatality

01 June 2023

By Licec Bastian Two males, a 56-year-old and a 29-year-old, surrendered to Traffic Police almost 48 hours after they were involved in a hit and run traffic accident on the Whit Monday holiday that resulted in the death of a male. An adult male was struck by an S.U.V and left to die at the […]

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Officers Want Coroner’s Court Jury Decision Squashed

01 June 2023

By Destiny Johnson National Security Minister Wayne Munroe revealed on Tuesday that the officers involved in the shooting death of 31-year-old Azario Major back in December 2021, are attempting to have the Coroner’s Court jury’s findings squashed. Last week the Coroner’s Court deemed that the police-involved killing was a homicide by manslaughter. “The most that […]

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Stakeholders Weigh In On New Cruise Port

01 June 2023

By Keile Campbell The opening of the redeveloped Nassau Cruise Port is expected to give a boost to stakeholders from the hotels to the local shops and vendors in New Providence. On the cruise port’s grand opening, Love97 spoke with President of Baha Mar Graeme Davis gave his thoughts on what the new cruise port […]

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Ms. Effie Kemp Celebrates Her 100th Birthday In Grand Style

26 May 2023

 Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith was in attendance at the exuberant 100th birthday celebration of Ms. Effie Kemp on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Jones Communications Network (JCN), University Drive.  At the presentation of flowers and congratulatory letters, pictured with Ms. Kemp are the Governor General (right), and HE […]

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The Governor General welcomed officers and members of the Bahamas Mother’s Club, and the Mother of the Year

26 May 2023

His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, welcomed Officers and Members of The Bahamas Mother’s Club in a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.   The newly honoured ‘Mother of the Year’ is Jennifer Munnings (pictured seated, right) — a Registered Nurse at Sandilands Rehabilitation […]

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Dr. Darville: “We Want To Expand Services”

26 May 2023

New NHI Legislation By Licec Bastian Universal healthcare coverage is a big-ticket topic of discussion at the 76th World Health Assembly conference being held this week in Geneva, Switzerland and hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Universal Healthcare coverage is being addressed in The Bahamas as well. […]

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