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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 […]

3 overnight shootings, 2 dead, 1 in hospital

27 January 2017

Police are investigation the circumstances surrounding three separate shooting incidents in less than 24 hours in the capital between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The first incident marks the country’s 15th murder. Police officials say a man riding his bike in the area was shot dead. “Shortly after 7:30pm on Wednesday 25th January 2017, a […]

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“The Best Man Will Win”, Says Gibson

26 January 2017

In the wake of the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) three day convention and leadership race, Golden Gates Member of Parliament (MP) Shane Gibson predicts Prime Minister Perry Christie will emerge undefeated.   “The best man will win,” Mr. Gibson exclaimed.   The MP’s sentiments came yesterday during an interview with Talk Show Host Wendall Jones. […]

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“Terrorist Actions by We March”

26 January 2017

Labour Minister Shane Gibson yesterday slammed the “We March” movement, calling it a politically motivated group predominantly comprised of elitists.   Mr. Gibson is convinced that the group’s primary agenda is to destroy the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP).   However, “We March” organisers insist their efforts to get the government’s attention are by no means […]

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MINISITER OF SOCIAL SERVICES: DISABILITY MATTERS

26 January 2017

As the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) began its first night of the party’s 52nd National Convention current member of parliament and standard bearer for the Yamacraw Constituency Melanie Griffin noted the party’s successes during the last four and a half years in office in varying areas and different aspects of the needs of Bahamians. Mrs. […]

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MORTGAGE RELIEF TO AID HUNDREDS SAYS PM

26 January 2017

Extraordinarily significant is what Prime Minister Perry Christie says the role of his administrations recently revamped Mortgage Relief Program means to the Bahamian population at large. The government is hoping that the second time around of the program’s implimentation is more fruitful than it was when first introduced several years ago. At that time a […]

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BRADLEY ROBERTS: PLP ONLY UNITED PARTY

26 January 2017

On the opening night of the Progressive Liberal Party’s 52nd National General Convention last evening party Chairman Bradley Roberts hyped up the thousands of supporters in attendance with the theme ‘build, empower, forward, together noting that the Progressive Liberal Party is the only united party in The Bahamas. “The PLP supports and celebrates the accomplishments […]

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Hanna-Martin Calls Tribune Article “Bogus”

24 January 2017

Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin has scolded a local daily and called an article that was published in yesterday’s paper “bogus” and “utterly false.” Her comments came in response to an article published by the Tribune titled “Hundreds of millions in flyover fees lost by PLP” citing the Ministry of Transport and Aviation’s […]

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FORT FINCASTLE TO RECEIVE MUCH ANTICIPATED RESTORATION

24 January 2017

Built more than 200 years ago to guard the harbor of New Providence, Fort Fincastle is set to undergo a massive upgrade over the next few months according to officials at the Antiques, Monuments and Museums Corporation (AMMC). According to the Chairman of the AMMC, Courtney Strachan, changes to the Fort are a necessity for […]

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Six Boys Charged with GHS Stabbing

24 January 2017

Six male juveniles yesterday faced charges related to the recent stabbing at the Government High School. The boys that were ages 16-17 appeared before Magistrate Constance Delancy. Parents of the boys turned out at the Nassau Street Magistrate’s Complex to support their loved ones. News of last week Thursday’s horrific incident spread like wildfire putting […]

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Ranfurly home to build country’s first Transition Home

23 January 2017

The Zonta Club of New Providence (ZCNP) hopes to raise funds through a “Tapas N’ Jazz” night of entertainment to assist the Ranfurly Home for Children with erecting the country’s first Transition Home or Halfway House. The home will be used to house young ladies in separate quarters from young men as they prepare to […]

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