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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 […]

Corporate Tax Initiated by Previous Government According to PM

26 May 2023

By Keile Campbell Prime Minister Philip Davis responded to several points brought up by the official Opposition; Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard, concerning the Corporate Income Tax Green Paper released on the government’s website. Mr. Pintard labelled the paper “half-baked” as he said the government released the paper on its website rather than […]

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National Flag Relay Kicked Off

26 May 2023

By Licec Bastian The National Flag is on the way to the capital for the country’s 50th Independence in the Golden Jubilee Flag relay. As Bahamians continue to gear up for the country’s 50th Anniversary of Indepenence, The Golden Jubilee Flag relay began on Sunday, May 21st in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera. The island represents the […]

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Over One Million In Drugs Confiscated

26 May 2023

By Licec Bastian Police confiscated a total of nearly 1.5 million dollars in dangerous drugs in or around the Family Islands on Thursday. Three suspects are in custody as a result of efforts by law enforcment agencies. A 44-year-old and a 36-year-old, both males were arrested on Thursday afternoon after they failed to evade police […]

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Gibson Trial Stayed By Court of Appeal

26 May 2023

By Destiny Johnson The corruption trial of embattled Long Island Member of Parliament Adrian Gibson, which was set to begin today has been stayed by the Court of Appeal. The ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice Jon Isaacs, who ordered the stay pending the determination of an appeal. Notice of appeal for the former […]

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Pastor Says People Could Lie About Marital Rape

26 May 2023

By Destiny Johnson Prominent Pastor Evangelist Rex Major voiced his opposition on the marital rape topic when he delivered the sermon at the National Ecumenical Church Service on Sunday. During his sermon, Pastor Major told government officials  dignitaries and members of the public, the congregation, that he has trouble with the concept because “people could […]

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PM Davis Discuss Country’s Financial Matters In London

26 May 2023

By: Keile CampbellDuring Prime Minister Philip Davis’ journey to the United Kingdom – England more specifically, for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, it was not all pleasantries as Prime Minister Davis would conduct the country’s business despite the nature of the trip.The leader of the nation held a courtesy call […]

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Government On New Parole Act

26 May 2023

By: DELVARDO EMMANUEL As statics show that the uptake in crime is being committed by repeat offenders, the government is currently reviewing how best to manage individuals being given parole following their release from prison. National Security Minister Wayne Munroe recently told reporters that a new Paroling Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament. […]

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COVID-19 Cases Surge to 14

30 March 2020

Emergency Order to be Extended Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that there are three more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and plans to extend the state of emergency until April 8. This brings to 14 the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed to date. Two have been confirmed in Grand Bahama and the remaining […]

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Grocery Stores Enforce Social Distancing Order

30 March 2020

Cherika Johnson, Journal Staff Writer As the new 24 hour curfew began on Tuesday, Bahamians flocked to grocery stores for essential items. When Bahama Journal’s news team arrived at Quality Supermarket, Cable Beach, a line wrapped the plaza as shoppers waited on the outside, practicing the six feet distancing order. Distance markers were painted on […]

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Govt Promises to Pay MailBoat Captains

30 March 2020

Tyler Symonette, Journal Staff Writer Captains who work for the MailBoat Shipping Company will be paid their subvention, according to Minister of Transport and Local Government Renward wells. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses in The Bahamas have been ordered to shut down. However, this is not the case for essential services. […]

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