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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 […]

DPM: Minnis Absent From Parliament Again

23 March 2017

Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis calling out Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis on his absences at the House of Assembly.   “Another day in the House of the Assembly, another chair left empty by FNM leader Hubert Minnis. His latest no-show performance is a clear indication that he is avoiding all possibility […]

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Cable Bahamas Works To Restore Video Network Challenge

23 March 2017

Acknowledging the frustration of subscribers and the inconvenience of disrupted services on Tuesday evening, Cable Bahamas Limited Vice President of Marketing David Burrows released a statement yesterday morning regarding the restoration of services offering apologies on behalf.   Interruption in cable services, were blamed on service issues with Cable Bahamas’ video network, that caused outages […]

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Butler-Turner: Minnis Intimidated By My Voice

22 March 2017

Opposition Leader Loretta Butler- Turner in her quest to prove that she is the Opposition’s strongest voice, hit out at Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis for attempting to lead the Opposition via press releases and campaigns.   “You cannot lead a country by press statements and through just campaigns. You have to […]

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Clinics To Receive Major Renovations

22 March 2017

As the country gears up for National Health Insurance (NHI), renovations are on the top of the list for government health facilities throughout The Bahamas.   Yesterday, some $800,000 in contracts were signed to refurbish and upgrade South Beach and Flamingo Gardens Clinics.   Contracts for the refurbishment of South Beach Health Center, valued at […]

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Fitzgerald Calls For Minnis’ Resignation

22 March 2017

Touting the success of the opening of Baha Mar in a few days, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald says Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis should resign following the soft opening on April 21st, 2017 because of his negative comments regarding the resort’s launch. Mr. Fitzgerald said he has come to understand that the […]

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DPM: FNM Should Call Police If They Want Transparency

22 March 2017

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip Brave Davis says the former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and the entire Free National Movement (FNM) party should consider calling law enforcement to settle their claims of the Progressive Liberal Parties(PLP) lack of transparency in government spending.   “This government has always administered public […]

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Biminites Charged With Drug Possession

22 March 2017

Three residents of Bimini will spend their first night at The Bahamas Department of Corrections on remand after a recent drug bust in Bimini.   Appearing yesterday before Magistrate Andrew Forbes, 54-year-old Shelrey Swain of Port Royale, South Bimini and 44-year-olds Romeris Stewart and Richard Smith both of Bailey Town, Bimini were arraigned on separate […]

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Nottage: Defence Force Has Helped Curb Crime

22 March 2017

Despite the brutal murders of two teen boys over the weekend being followed by a construction worker being killed at his job on Monday, National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage is re-assuring the public that there has been a reduction in serious crime.   A view that is sure to raise some eyebrows, Dr. Nottage […]

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Handover To Baha Mar

CTF Takes Over Baha Mar

22 March 2017

Beleaguered multi-billion dollar resort Baha Mar has officially been handed over to its new operators CTF Holdings and will commence pre-launch exercises immediately. The resort destination also received the receipt of its temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) from the Ministry of Works presented by Deputy Prime Minister Brave Davis. Receiving the temporary Certificate of Occupancy […]

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Bahamas Bans Brazil Meats

22 March 2017

Agriculture Minister V. Alfred Gray yesterday announced a precautionary ban of meat imports from Brazil, after a meat scandal unfolded in the South American country.   It was recently reported that Brazilian inspectors were receiving bribes to allow sales of rotten and salmonella-tainted meats.   Brazil’s government has suspended exports from 21 meat-processing units; and no […]

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