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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 […]

Music Legend Lou Adams Jr. Dies at 94

27 April 2017

Bahamian music legend Lou Adams Jr. died yesterday at the age of 94.   Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts expressed condolences on behalf of the party to Adams’ family.   “His family remains in our thoughts and prayers as we are certain that God’s grace is sufficient,” Roberts said in a statement yesterday.   […]

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Minnis Attacked Over NHI

27 April 2017

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) St. Anne’s candidate Dr. Charles Clarke and PLP South Beach candidate Cleola Hamilton both agreed that Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis did nothing to advance National Health Insurance (NHI) when he served as minister of health. During a press conference yesterday, Dr. Clarke and Hamilton said when Dr. Minnis […]

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Minnis Vows to Stop ‘National Nightmare’

27 April 2017

Executing its economic vision for the country, is one way the Free National Movement (FNM) plans to stop the “national nightmare” created by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP).   These sentiments were articulated by FNM Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis as he addressed thousands of supporters during the party’s mass rally at Golden Gates Assembly last […]

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Big Pond Drug Bust

27 April 2017

Three hundred and ninety pounds of marijuana, estimated at a street value of $390,000, was confiscated by officials of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) in the Big Pond community early yesterday morning.   According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Samuel Butler, a Bahamian man and a Jamaican woman were apprehended when the drugs were […]

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“Sign Petition to Fire PLP Candidates,” Says FNM Chairman

27 April 2017

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday called for Prime Minister Perry Christie to “come clean” and address the corruption a few of his cabinet ministers have recently been linked to.   Mr. Collie in a statement has strongly urged citizens to sign a petition demanding Mr. Christie to “do his job”, which is […]

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Documents Needed for NHI Residency Requirement

27 April 2017

Since the launch of the enrolment phase of National Health Insurance on Monday, more than 3,000 Bahamians have enroled and selected their doctor from whom they will soon be able to receive Primary Care services at no cost at point of service. In order to enrol, you must meet all of the following criteria: 1.     […]

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High-Speed Police Chase Leaves One Dead

26 April 2017

A daring daylight high-speed chase, yesterday morning, turned deadly for one of the occupants of what police believed to be a stolen vehicle, a dark colored Nissan Cube, which crashed into a heavy steel gate in Pride Estates. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Stephen Dean, officers of the mobile unit of the Royal […]

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Rolle Accuses DNA Candidate for Campaign Attack

26 April 2017

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Pinewood candidate Khaalis Rolle said despite his efforts to stay above the political mudslinging, he is certain that someone is trying to smear his campaign by attacking a very important communicating avenue between Pinewood residents and his team.   “Someone reported our Facebook page, Pinewood Pride. That was a very popular […]

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Dr. Minnis Promises New Dock for Rum Cay

26 April 2017

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis promised Rum Cay residents yesterday that their most important needs would be met if his party forms the next government.   Among the promises made, Dr. Minnis noted that he will provide an upgrade to the transportation services and build a new dock, replacing the current dock […]

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FNM Candidate in Vehicles Scandal

26 April 2017

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts uncovered documents confirming Free National Movement North Eleuthera candidate Howard Rickey Mackey’s involvement in a scandal over a stolen vehicle and a fleet of unlicensed vehicles in Eleuthera.   Yesterday, Roberts revealed that Mackey is driving a stolen luxury 2014 Infiniti Jeep, which has no record of being […]

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