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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 […]

Nolle For Sandals Executives Upset Union

21 September 2016

In shocking news to trade unionists, the criminal charges levied against executives of the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort have been dropped by the government. In a nolle prosequi signed by attorney general Allyson Maynard Gibson, Sandals General Manager Gary Williams, and another executive, Fritzroy Walker have had all charges against them dropped. The two were […]

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National Development Plan Making “Good Progress”

21 September 2016

Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle says while there is much to be done, a draft document of the National Development Plan (NDP) should be ready in the near future. Although he was unable to give any specific dates of deadlines, Mr. Rolle says his team has been working tirelessly to ensure that the […]

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“DNA Immigration Policy to Benefit All” Says McCartney

21 September 2016

Former State Minister of Immigration and Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said the frequent influx of illegal immigrants to The Bahamas will continue to persist if the county’s laws and policies are not revamped. Having worked on the ground, Mr. McCartney said the regular apprehension and deportation exercises are not the answer. […]

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DNA Ready for Convention

21 September 2016

Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said his party is stronger than ever as it readies itself for its general convention set for next week. The convention is set for September 29th and 30th at Breezes Resort under the theme, “The Power of Now”. Mr. McCartney stressed that the event will not be about simply […]

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Alleged Gun Smugglers Charged

21 September 2016

Thanks to efforts by the Royal Bahamas Police Force, hundreds of  rounds of ammunition and s various dangerous weapons are now off the streets. Appearing before Magistrate Constance Delancy  Tuesday afternoon to face charges were  31 year old Omar Roberts   and    24 year old   Jessie   Roberts The couple were both charged with possession of ammunition. According to court documents, […]

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Three Men Charged For Murder

20 September 2016

Quentino Carey, Jakota Johnson and Alstere Williams all appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes yesterday afternoon on murder charges.   Twenty-three-year-old Carey, a resident of Soldier Road and 19-year-old Johnson, a resident of Union Village were both arraigned for two counts of murder and one count attempted murder.   It is alleged that on […]

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PM: Immigration Issue Is A Global One

20 September 2016

Prime Minister Perry Christie addressed delegates yesterday at the United Nations General Meeting at the session to address the large movements of refugees and migrants. The prime minister stated that the issue of migration and refugees is a global phenomenon and it is vital that countries use sessions such as these to brainstorm and find […]

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New Faces To Come In PLP

20 September 2016

On the heels of the Free National Movement’s (FNM) revelation of new faces, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday said his party is attracting a host of individuals interested in running on his party’s team. Mr. Roberts informed the Bahama Journal that there will be a number of new faces running on the […]

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Minister Highlights Inagua’s Immigration Issues

20 September 2016

Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday that Inagua is plagued with an immigration problem, which officials hope to curb soon. “In Matthew Town there are particular problems,” he said. “People coming on these slopes from Haiti or they come in on a seaman’s visa or business visa then solicit jobs and go […]

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Doctors Put Gov’t On Alert

20 September 2016

Roughly 30 doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff at the South Beach Clinic held an urgent press conference yesterday outside of the facility to air out their grievances in regards to a malfunctioning air conditioning system. President of The Doctor’s Union Dr. Charles Clarke added that the condition is not only unsuitable to work in, but […]

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