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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 […]

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DPM: Minnis Dead Wrong On Baha Mar

14 March 2017

Deputy Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis has lashed out at Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis for his pledge to sell Baha Mar if the FNM were to win the election. Mr. Davis added that Dr. Minnis was “betting” against Bahamians. “It is unfortunate that we have come to a place in our country […]

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Ministry of Environment Adds Naturalists & Horticulturalists To BNT

14 March 2017

Learning to prepare for the unpredictability of life, Naturalist and Horticulturalist of the first graduating class of the Youth Environment Corps (YEC) program received words of encouragement from Minister of Environment, Kenred Dorsett at their graduation and awards ceremony at the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), yesterday. The program, under the Ministry of Environment recruited over […]

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Fitzgerald: Minnis In Denial Over Baha Mar

14 March 2017

Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday discredited all comments made by Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis in regards to the beleaguered multi-billion dollar Baha Mar Resort.  In a recent statement, Dr. Minnis suggested that the government’s recent announcements about Baha Mar’s projected April 21st opening is only but a “charade” leading up to […]

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Wilson Vindicated

14 March 2017

Embattled former Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson on the heels of herself and members of “The A Team” were vindicated thanks to a court ruling. Ms. Wilson as well as Lorraine Knowles and Mizpah Pintard Munroe have been found in good standing and are eligible to appear on the Bahamas Union of Teacher’s ballot […]

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Social Services Challenged To Assist Jubilee Residents

14 March 2017

The Department of Social Services team joined arms with the National Emergency Management Agency Sunday in assisting residents of the Jubilee Gardens area.  Deputy Director of Social Services department, Lillian Quant Forbes said they are still trying to accommodate every household, as they have merely assisted in even 15 percent of families relocate temporarily.  “It’s […]

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Voter’s Card Pick-up Commences

14 March 2017

Several stations are now officially open and ready for person’s to pick up their 2017 General Election voter’s cards. Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall says in order for the process to move as swiftly as possible additional staff has been added in this phase of the voter registration process. He further noted that person’s can also […]

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No Date For Baha Mar Reservations

14 March 2017

Despite April 21st being confirmed as the date for the soft opening of the stalled multi-billion dollar Baha Mar Resort, officials have yet to confirm when the resort will begin taking reservations. The Journal reached out to Robert Sands, Senior Vice President of Government and External Affairs to inquire about the activation of the reservation […]

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Munroe Ratified For Free Town

14 March 2017

After several weeks of contentious back and forth between Progressive Liberal Party supporters, the PLP officially ratified noted Queen’s Council Wayne Munroe as its candidate for the Free Town constituency. Making the announcement after several hours of suspense was a seemingly emotional Prime Minister Perry Christie at the party’s headquarters on Joe Farrington Rd. Monroe […]

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The Pointe Commences Phase 2

13 March 2017

The ground breaking for second phase of the $200 million project The Pointe took place on Saturday at the Bay Street property.   In attendance were several notable government ministers including Deputy Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis and Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson as well as v Xian Zheng, Vice-President of China State Construction and Engineering Corporation, […]

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Mitchell Says Deportations Normal But Not Favorable

13 March 2017

On the heels of an announcement that the Caribbean is said to be bracing for an increased number of criminal deportees from The United States (U.S) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell says, this continues to be an issue. CARICOM he says has been well aware of this process for quite some time. […]

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