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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 […]

Minnis Making Deals with the Devil

25 November 2016

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday suggested that Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis is “courting” Baha Mar Developer Sarkis Izmirlian and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister Brent Symonette solely for financial gain.   Calling the pair a “Stop, Cancel and Review” team, Mr. Roberts said the FNM leader is […]

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More Bahamians Imprisoned Abroad

25 November 2016

Based on the latest numbers compiled, there are just under 6,000 Bahamians currently incarcerated within The United States (U.S) between Federal, City and State prisons. There are just under 200 Bahamians locked up in US Federal prisons with four of them being women. Another 3,000 to 6,000 are behind bars in state and city prisons, […]

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What We Can Learn From Peter Nygard

25 November 2016

By P.J. Malone Fashion mogul Peter Nygard is celebrating a major success this month. Peter Nygard and partner Dillard’s have officially sold their millionth pair of NYGARD SLIMS by Peter Nygard. According to the company’s press release, the NYGARD SLIMS entered the Dillard’s Stores in 2013 making selling their millionth pair a monumental accomplishment in […]

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Minister Responds to Black Friday Organizers

25 November 2016

Minister of Education Science and Technology, Jerome Fitzgerald has responded to a letter drafted by the organizers of the “Black Friday We March,” which was addressed to the Office of the Prime minister on November 22. In a press statement, Minister Fitzgerald noted that he needed to set the record straight regarding two of the […]

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Woman Dies In Huge Fire

25 November 2016

Residents of Current North Eleuthera found themselves battling an early morning fire, yesterday morning, which led to the gruesome discovery of a body burnt beyond recognition. According to police reports, shortly before 3:00 a.m., residents jumped into rescue mode as they attempted to extinguish a fire that engulfed a two- storey home before spreading to […]

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PM Addresses Black Friday Organizers

25 November 2016

Prime Minister Perry Christie has responded to organizers of the Black Friday March by saying though his administration has achieved much in a short period of time, there is still much work to be done. The march, which is scheduled for today, plans to address a number of social ills in the country. In a […]

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Your Legal Entitlement Is In Danger

24 November 2016

By P.J. Malone Remember? You have discovered and purchased a beautiful piece of peninsula on the most southwestern tip of an island in The Bahamas on which you built your dream home (see “The Clifton Review: The Genesis of The Battle of The Billionaires”). You access your property through the only roadway that leads to […]

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What Is Fred Smith Thinking?!

16 November 2016

By P.J. Malone     The petition filed by the Save The Bays Five claiming that their lives are in danger, and that some of them had to flee The Bahamas, has spiraled into, it appears, another national crisis. This is evidently becoming a habit of Fred Smith (Save The Bays attorney and Director) and […]

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The Genesis of The Battle of The Billionaires

09 November 2016

  By P.J. Malone Imagine you discovered a beautiful piece of property, a peninsula surrounded on its three sides by some of the most beautiful crystal clear waters in the world. You are euphoric because it’s ideal for your dream home! You purchase this property on the most southwestern tip of that island in The […]

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Bishop Ellis Concerned About Low Voter Registration

07 November 2016

With just a few months before the 2017 General Elections, Global United Fellowship President Bishop Neil Ellis on Friday expressed deep concern about the low number of individuals registered to vote.   The latest count brought the number to 56,823 out of 150,000 plus eligible voters.   Bishop Ellis said this low number can be […]

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