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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 […]

Andros Island open for business post Hurricane Matthew

18 October 2016

On Wednesday, October 19, a couple from the United States will head to Andros, along with 160 of their closest friends and family, to say ‘I do’. The wedding will cause the first influx of visitors to Andros since the passage of Hurricane Matthew, and is touted as “a huge event” for the island. Peter […]

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Matthew Hikes House Insurance Claims

18 October 2016

More than a week after Hurricane Matthew’s severe impact on hundreds of homes throughout the northwest Bahamas, insurance agencies are forced to produce hundreds of millions of dollars in house insurance claims.   Royal Star Assurance Claims Manager Cordell Bullard said that so far his company has seen an excess of 300 claims since last […]

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Three Suspects Wanted For Pinewood Murder

18 October 2016

Police officials yesterday responded to calls in the Pinewood area just off Thatch Palm Avenue where they found the bullet riddled body of a dark male lying in the street. According to officials, the driver of a silver Nissan Skyline pulled up to Walnut Street shortly after 8:00 a.m. where a white van was allegedly […]

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BTC Restores Services

18 October 2016

With 12 days since the passing of Hurricane Matthew, The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work around the clock towards full network restoration. In the midst of its massive restoration efforts, BTC has also ramped up its community initiatives. This weekend, BTC restored landline services to affected customers in Fox Hill, Domingo Heights, […]

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PM: Get Serious About Climate Change

18 October 2016

Prime Minister Perry Christie said that until the details of climate change are seriously and sincerely addressed regionally, the severity of storms, such as the recent Hurricane Matthew, will continue to have a devastating effect on island states. Mr. Christie’s sentiments came yesterday as he addressed the official opening ceremony of Diplomatic Week at the […]

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213 Homes Majorly Damaged In GB

18 October 2016

While all the Islands of The Bahamas felt the wrath of Hurricane Matthew, several islands took more damage than others namely Andros, New Providence and Grand Bahama with the latter receiving the most significant damage. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday released the numbers from their preliminary assessments of damages sustained on that island, […]

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$58K Raised For Andros Relief

18 October 2016

Androsians affected by Hurricane Matthew may be receiving some much needed relief thanks to a local resort. Post hurricane, Kamalame Cay initiated a drive under the name “Kamalame Cares” launching a go fund me web page with the goal of raising funds to assist communities across Andros. With the quick support of funds and labour […]

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Chinese Embassy Donates $50K To Hurricane Relief Efforts

17 October 2016

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Haung Qinguo and the People’s Republic of China donated $50,000 to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to assist The Bahamas with recovery and restoration efforts post Hurricane Matthew. Speaking through a translator, at NEMA Headquarters, Ambassador Qinguo noted that The Bahamas and China, though many miles away, have always […]

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Griffin: Gov’t Must Improve Shelter Resources

17 October 2016

A week after Hurricane Matthew devastated The Bahamas and forced thousands of persons to evacuate their homes in the midst of the storm, Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin said her department saw a great need for better assistance provided to hurricane shelters across the country. Mrs. Griffin’s comments came while she was a guest on […]

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Homelessness Growing

17 October 2016

While officials are still tallying the numbers for North Andros and Grand Bahama, they confirmed recently that Hurricane Matthew’s wrath over a week ago left more than 100 individuals homeless in New Providence. According to the Assistant Director at the Ministry of Social Services (SS) Cherely Kelly, of that number, 87 are adults, and 46 […]

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