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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 […]

Two Men Murdered in GB

04 November 2016

Police are investigating a shooting incident in Grand Bahama which left two men dead, and three others injured. Reports indicate that on Thursday 3rd November 2016, shortly after 1:00pm, police were called to the McCleans Town area where they found the lifeless bodies of the two men. Three other males also sustained gunshot wounds to […]

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FNM RATIFIES 6 CANDIDATES

28 October 2016

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis ratified six new candidates at the FNM Central Council Meeting late last night.   The six candidates, five men and one woman are set to be its standard bearers to represent the FNM in the upcoming 2017 General Elections in New Providence and North Andros and the […]

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Arielle Lowe’s Murder Sentencing Delayed

28 October 2016

Katriona Gilbert was expected to learn her fate Wednesday morning after being found guilty of causing the death of 21-year-old Arielle Lowe; however due to administrative matters that must be addressed prior to sentencing, it was postponed. Gilbert was found guilty of murdering Lowe on Monday February 23rd, 2015. Lowe’s partially burnt body was found […]

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“Show The Money”–Roberts Tells Izmirlian

28 October 2016

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts said original developer of Baha Mar Sarkis Izmirlian’s latest attack on the inked Baha Mar deal is nothing more than “sour grapes” and urged him to “show Bahamians the money.” Mr. Roberts’ response comes a day after Mr. Izmirlian called the sale of the multi-billion dollar Cable Beach […]

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Political Leaders Call For FOI Bill

28 October 2016

The ongoing controversy surrounding Baha Mar is prompting political leaders to renew the call for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis believes the continued lack of transparency from Prime Minister Perry Christie on the secret multi-billion dollar deal struck with what he called “his Chinese allies,” shows the need for […]

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New Doppler Radars To Boost Met Dept

28 October 2016

Director of the Meteorological Department Trevor Basden said the country can expect more accurate weather forecasts, after the government yesterday signed a $20 million contract to acquire four new state-of-the-art Doppler radars. The new devices are being provided by Vaisala, a Finland-based company. Mr. Basden said the signing of the contract was an historic day […]

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Female found in driveway with gunshot wounds

28 October 2016

A young woman was found in a Jubilee Gardens home early yesterday morning and according to police her body was riddled with bullets, she became the fourth murder victim in less than seven days. Officer in charge of the Central Detective Unit (CDU), Chief Superintendent Ashton Greenslade said he and his team are still actively […]

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Country Close to Acquiring Airspace

28 October 2016

Although it has been a long time in the making, Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said the country is the closest it has been in 10 years to acquiring its own airspace.  Mrs. Hanna Martin told reporters on Tuesday that the government is fighting hard to own the airspace which the US has […]

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Islands of The Bahamas A Big Hit With Condé Nast Readers

28 October 2016

The Bahamas continues to be a hit among affluent travelers who venture to the island chain in search of unique experiences and natural beauty. Nine resorts were featured on Condé Nast Reader’s Choice Awards. Condé Nast is a premier media company renowned for producing the high quality content for the world’s influential audiences.  Attracting more […]

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Collie: “Roberts Is Delusional”

26 October 2016

Free National Movement  Chairman Sidney Collie has some strong words for his counterpart  on the governing side, calling Progressive  Liberal Party  Chairman Bradley Roberts “delusional”. In a press statement,  Mr. Collie chided Mr. Roberts for his performance during a press conference held earlier this week concerning the status of the Progressive Liberal Party’s upcoming convention. […]

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