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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 […]

Amendments To Act Will Benefit Unions And Employees

16 March 2017

Significant amendments to both the Employment and Industrial Relations Acts, according to Labour Minister Shane Gibson, will put unions and employees in a better position to be less advantaged in the workplace. Mr. Gibson’s comments came during a reading of the bills yesterday in the House of Assembly. He said the need to make changes […]

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238 Men and Women Awarded for Bravery

16 March 2017

The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) recognized some of its outstanding officers for their commitment, courage, and conduct. Governor-General Dame Marguerite Pindling awarded a second group of officers with medals yesterday morning. Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage addressed the officers. “Each of you receiving a medal today, remember you’ve earned them,” he said. […]

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Tornado Damages LPIA

15 March 2017

Winds of nearly 40 miles per hour swept through the main gateway of the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) leaving more than 10 rental cars and a Bahamasair aircraft seriously damaged.   The strong winds also uprooted the airport’s vegetation, and caused serious roof damage to the airport’s domestic parking lot pay booth.   Deputy […]

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Registration Centers Relocated

15 March 2017

The parliamentary department’s redistribution exercise has brought about some change to evening voter registration and as result several voter hubs have been relocated.   In a statement provided by the department they advise persons who were headed to Gerald Cash primary and the Enoch Beckford building are now directed to the Carmichael road post office. […]

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Rain Causes Smoke Shift

15 March 2017

Heavy rainfall is what Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett says has caused a shift in direction of the smoke billowing from the New Providence Landfill yesterday. After more than week and U.S aid being brought in to assist with the clean up, the scent of smoke is still pungent in the Jubilee Gardens area […]

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PLP Eyes Victory

15 March 2017

All candidates have now been ratified and with this Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts says the party is ready for a sure win. He said in a brief statement that the party is now fully preparing for the upcoming 2017 General Elections. “By all accounts, the internal electoral process was free, fair, transparent, […]

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“Minnis Comments on Baha Mar Irresponsible,” Says McCartney

15 March 2017

A few days after Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said that an FNM government will execute “a real sale” of Baha Mar, Democratic National Alliance Leader (DNA) Branville McCartney called the FNM leader’s comments irresponsible.   The DNA leader charged that Dr. Minnis made that statement without being cognizant of the facts. […]

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Minnis Calls For Educational Reform

15 March 2017

Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis fresh off the heels of his Baha Mar pledge is calling for what he says is much needed reform in the educational sector.   In a statement, the FNM Leader says he is troubled with the fact so many Bahamian students leave school each year without the proper […]

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“I’m Sick from the Dump Too”, says McCartney

15 March 2017

After thick plumes of smoke from last week’s massive blaze at the New Providence Landfill spread affecting other communities yesterday, Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said this is just the effect of the government’s initial neglect.   He reiterated that this dilemma is a complete disruption of daily living. As the government has just […]

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BPL Restores Power After “Rough Weather”

15 March 2017

Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) officials have advised residents in New Providence that crews have completed repairs to several areas that were affected by severe weather yesterday morning.   The company saying at 4:38 a.m. on Tuesday morning severe weather disrupted one of BPL’s feed and was responsible for outages in a number […]

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