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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 […]

Turnquest Calls Baha Mar Pay-outs “Irregular”

08 September 2016

Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday called the Baha Mar Claims Committee’s Process a form of “political expediency”. After the committee on Tuesday officially outlined the process of payout to the 2,000 laid off Baha Mar workers and Bahamian creditors, Mr. Turnquest said the process seems “irregular”.  “That is borne out of […]

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Baha Mar Workers To Get Payments

08 September 2016

More than 2,000 employees left jobless after Baha Mar ceased construction should start getting calls regarding payouts over the next two weeks according to the committee established to oversee payments. In a new agreement laid out by Prime Minister Perry Christie almost two weeks ago, it was reveled that Bahamian and other unsecured creditors including […]

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Two More Zika Cases

07 September 2016

As the country continues its fight against Zika, health officials recorded another two cases yesterday. These latest cases bring the count now to ten. Chief Medical Officer Glen Beneby confirmed with The Bahama Journal yesterday afternoon that two Bahamian females tested positive in the United States, after which the results were transferred to Bahamian health […]

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Tru Tru Festival Ready

07 September 2016

Tourism officials yesterday said they are excited about this year’s Tru Tru Festival, suggesting that the annual event will epitomise everything Bahamian. The event which is being coordinated by The Bahamas Tourism Hotel Association (BHTA) in conjunction with The Ministry of Tourism is scheduled for November 5th on the grounds of John Watlings Distillery. Tourism Director […]

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Teacher Shortage Causes Concern

07 September 2016

Monday marked the first day of school, but the opening of this year’s semester was mired by a number of teachers missing from the classrooms. Speaking to reporters outside of Cabinet yesterday Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald blamed the shortage on several issues, including teachers not simply turning up for work or turning in late resignation […]

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“Roberts is Delusional,” Says Collie

07 September 2016

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie said Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts’ defense of the government in relation to the Baha Mar Deal shows evidence of “delusion”. On Monday, Mr. Roberts insisted the criticisms of the government in the midst of the handling of the Baha Mar deal are “unfounded”. He also pointed […]

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Local Company Assists with Zika Virus

07 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

07 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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Minister Disgusted Over Baha Mar Comments

07 September 2016

Education Minister and Marathon Member of Parliament (MP) Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday said the news that thousands of employees and hundreds of creditors affected by the more than year long Baha Mar debacle will finally be paid out, should be celebrated. Since the prime minister broke the news last week, many critics say they smell a […]

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Collie says FNM supports ministers’ decision to bow out

07 September 2016

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie says the party is saddened but 100 percent supportive of Member of Parliament (MP) for South Beach Howard Johnsons’ decision to bow out of the upcoming 2017 General Election Race. Mr. Johnson is the third FNM candidate to withdraw despite FNM leader Dr. Hubert Minnis’ mandate during its […]

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