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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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Minister Appointed Coordinator for Hurricane Matthew Recovery Efforts

11 October 2016

Prime Minister Perry Christie has appointed, Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson as the Coordinator for the Hurricane Matthew Relief and Recovery efforts.   The prime minister officially made the announcement during a press conference on Sunday, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Gladstone Road.   Mr. Gibson will work closely with Director […]

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MOT Tourism Product assessments begin

11 October 2016

The Ministry of Tourism today began assessments of hotel properties, beaches and other touristic sites throughout the Islands of The Bahamas following the all clear, but initial reports indicate that there was no major damage on the Family Islands.   The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) gave the all clear for the entire Commonwealth of […]

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Misery Index Soars

11 October 2016

Throughout the northwest Bahamas including New Providence, Andros, Berry Islands and Grand Bahama, Bahamian residents spent at least five days in misery. Hurricane Matthew, which pulled down utility poles causing a disruption of services from electricity, telephone, cable television and even a supply of water made many persons depressed. Compounding this, a vast number of […]

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CALAMITY

11 October 2016

Hurricane Matthew, which stormed through The Bahamas Wednesday and Thursday last week, left a trail of disastrous scenes in its wake. While there have been no casualties, tens of thousands of Bahamian residents have been adversely affected. In New Providence on the southwestern coast, hundreds lost their roofs or had significant damage done to property. […]

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One Man Sentenced, Three Others Charged

04 October 2016

Four men were arraigned yesterday, one who pleaded guilty and the others not guilty before Magistrate Constance Delancey on dangerous drugs, firearms and ammunition possession charges. Kenny Riguard, 46,  41-year-old Delvon Knowles;  45-year-old Franky Pierre and 37-year-old Keith Major were each charged with one count possession of a prohibited weapon, which was a black ak47 assault […]

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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Fully Activates For Hurricane Matthew

04 October 2016

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) has fully activated its Emergency Coordinating Committee Command Center at the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau, in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. The committee represents a cross-section of the Ministry of Tourism that includes senior management and other officers who will monitor the storm’s movements and ensure the safety and […]

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Grand Bahama Readies for Hurricane Matthew

04 October 2016

Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville brought all the players to the table early Monday morning ensuring that all agencies are on the same page when it comes to facing Hurricane Matthew. Assembled in the Conference Room at the Ministry for Grand Bahama were the three administrators from throughout Grand Bahama: Brenda Colebrooke, from […]

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Family Islanders Evacuated

04 October 2016

Scores of residents from the Family Islands have been transported to the capital as a precaution due to the expected severity of Hurricane Matthew. NEMA officials made that revelation yesterday at an emergency press conference held by Prime Minister Perry Christie at the Cabinet Office. Mr. Christie added that while the government does not want […]

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Save The Bays Files Petition–Claims Lives In Danger

03 October 2016

Members of the Grand Bahama Human Rights organization has filed a petition with the Inter American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) stating that they fear their lives are in danger because of their political advocacy. According to the petition filed by Fred Smith, Francisco Nunez, Joseph Darville, Kirkland Bodie and Romauld Ferreira some of the […]

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Matthew Heads For The Bahamas

03 October 2016

Meteorologists continue to keep a keen eye on Hurricane Matthew, a powerful Category 4 storm that is expected to storm through The Bahamas this week.   The National Emergency Management Unit issuing an alert yesterday said a hurricane watch remains in effect for the southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos islands.   This includes […]

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