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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 […]

KB Tarnished By Save The Bays

15 September 2016

By P.J. Malone It appears that singer-songwriter Kirkland Bodie (KB) has compromised his professional integrity while pretending that his new songs are about asking much needed questions. The lyrics to KB’s newest song—despicably attacking a Cabinet Minister—do not ask intelligent questions that will stimulate thinking and bring about a sound discussion. Instead, it is a […]

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Sports Facilities Undergoing $5 Million Upgrades–Bahamas maintaining Sport Tourism Appeal

14 September 2016

In an effort to maintain the country’s appeal as a premier sports destination and attract new business, the National Sports Agency (NSA) is investing $5 million to upgrade several sports facilities in and around the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre. General Manager of the NSA Jeffrey Beckles said there are currently 52 capital works projects underway, […]

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Roberts Suggests Minnis Sold FNM

14 September 2016

Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday in a statement suggested that Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis “has sold out the FNM lock, stock and barrel”. This notion came as Mr. Roberts asserted that Dr. Minnis has “unwittingly and willingly” tied himself and his party to Baha Mar Developer Sarkis Izmirlian. According to […]

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MP warns public against fake Social Media accounts

14 September 2016

Golden Gates Member of Parliament Shane Gibson confirmed to reporters yesterday that he has been the victim of several fake accounts on social media, a few of which have solicited money from Bahamians. The Golden Gates MP said that a total of five accounts have been made, as far as he knows, and he warns […]

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Local Company Assists with Zika Virus

14 September 2016

A local Bahamian owned company has brought out a line of products that can help to prevent the Zika virus.  CEO and Chairman of Carib Med International, Cassius Stuart, says that his current line called “Secure” has mosquito wipes which can prevent the bite of mosquitos thus stopping many mosquito borne viruses.  “What we have […]

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FOI Bill On The Horizon

14 September 2016

The secrecy behind the details of the Baha Mar deal have echoed the need for a Freedom of Information Act by several prominent persons over the past several weeks, but a clearer timeline for the tabling of the legislation has been set. Speaking to reporters outside of cabinet yesterday Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said he […]

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Fitzgerald: Gov’t Concern Is For Bahamian Creditors

14 September 2016

Baha Mar’s Claims Committee has caught a lot of flack in recent weeks with some arguing that the claims process is heavily flawed, one of the lead negotiators in the multi-billion dollar deal Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday fired back at critics. Mr. Fitzgerald spoke with reporters and assured that despite what is being put […]

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Doctors Call on Govt for “Creative” Help

14 September 2016

Doctors Union President Dr. Charles Clarke yesterday in an interview with The Bahama Journal called on the government to come up with creative ways to meet the needs of the country’s physicians. These sentiments came after the union rejected the government’s recent proposal for a new industrial agreement. Dr. Clarke said while the union understands […]

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Commission says voter registrant numbers lows

14 September 2016

Some 50,000 persons have already registered for the upcoming 2017 General Elections but this number is far too low according to Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall. As of September 9th, 2016 in New Providence fewer than 2,000 Bahamians have reportedly registered. “Presently I can say that the voter registration is progressing very slowly and I would […]

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AG: PM Will Win Leadership Hands Down

14 September 2016

Many of the persons in the party and the Prime Minister’s cabinet have openly supported the PM in his re-election bid and that tune continued yesterday as both Attorney General Allyson Maynard Gibson and MP for MICAL V. Alfred Gray indicated that PLP’s candidate for Fort Charlotte Alfred Sears stands no chance in the upcoming leadership […]

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