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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 […]

Security Checks Remain For Air Traffic Controllers

13 September 2016

Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin says security measures at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) will be maintained for air traffic controllers until the results of a Security Risk Assessment Test return.   Mrs. Hanna-Martin said the Bahamas Air Traffic Controller Union will remain committed to preserving the integrity of the airport security […]

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McCartney: Christie Misleading Bahamians

13 September 2016

Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney is once again attacking the government over Baha Mar. In a press conference at his Halsbury Chambers Law Office yesterday, Mr. McCartney lambasted the administration calling the resort’s claims process a sham and said the prime minister is misleading Bahamians. “As we are all aware by now the […]

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Mayaguana To Get Pre-Paid Cards Soon

13 September 2016

Mayaguana residents who are a part of the government Department’s Food Assistance Programme can expect to have their pre-paid visa cards before December 2016.   According to Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin, says the service is provided to all those on the island based on need rather than entitlement.   The programme aims to assist […]

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JCN Helps Elderly Fight Zika

13 September 2016

As the Zika virus continues to remain a major threat, Jones Communications Network (JCN) yesterday made a contribution to the fight by donating anti-mosquito wipes to Unity House. Yesterday, officials from JCN and Med Carib International handed out the wipes to some of the senior citizens at Unity House located on East Street South. The […]

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FNM Courts Gatekeepers

13 September 2016

In its search for fresh faces for the 2017 General Election, the Free National Movement (FNM) has approached members of the newest organization vying to be the next Government of The Bahamas. Yesterday, Gatekeepers’ Founder John Pinder, confirmed with the Journal that he’s been approached by FNM officials to fill one of those vacant seats […]

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BPL Denies Rate Increase

13 September 2016

Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Corporate Communications Manager Arnette Ingraham has dismissed claims that there will be a hike in electricity bills. The company announced that the surcharge will increase from 11.3 cents to 12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is less than a penny. She told the Journal this does not translate into an […]

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Bahamas Taps Into New Canadian Market-Sunwing Vacations Adds New Service From Saskatoon

13 September 2016

The Islands Of The Bahamas have tapped into a new Canadian market with the introduction of a new flight service from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in west-central Canada.   Sunwing Vacations is one of Canada’s leading tour operators with an impressive fleet of fuel-efficient Boeing 737 – 800s aircraft.   After testing the market in February 2015, […]

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Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of PM’s Aide

13 September 2016

One of the young men believed to be responsible for the attempted murder of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s aide was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.  Jorell Augustine, 18, was arraigned before Magistrate Constance Delancey yesterday for the charge of attempted murder against Sergeant Brent Dixon.  Dixon was shot several times last week Monday night […]

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Teacher Found Slain

12 September 2016

A teacher was found dead in her apartment on Friday and homicide detectives are currently investigating the circumstances.   Police were called to an apartment complex on Red Sea Rd just off Sumner Street shortly after 8, after neighbors had made the discovery.   Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean spoke to reporters after police […]

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Smith: Baha Mar Will Resuscitate Economy

12 September 2016

Former Finance State Minister and Central Bank Governor James Smith projected the economy will turn around in the near future, with the “resuscitation” of the multi-billion dollar Baha Mar Resort’s opening.   According to Mr. Smith, the stalled state of Baha Mar over the past year has contributed significantly to the stunted growth of the […]

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