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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 […]

“Minimal Change In Nat’l Average,” says Minister

10 August 2016

When Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) results were released yesterday, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said that the national grade averages had not “changed that much.” Mr. Fitzgerald, however, noted that the results of the BJCs were some of the best results in “many many years.” “All I can […]

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IDB To Fund Fox Hill Community Center

10 August 2016

Aside from the dancing and other musical festivities that took place during the Fox Hill Day celebrations, government officials also announced plans of an upcoming project that will greatly benefit the community. Prime Minister Perry Christie announced the future construction of a community center in the area sponsored by the InterAmerican Development Bank that would […]

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AML Foods Limited Commits to Donating $100,000

10 August 2016

Whether you realize it or not, when you weigh your food options in Nassau and Freeport—grabbing a pizza from Domino’s or stopping by Fresh Market to pick up some groceries, for instance—you’re thinking of AML Foods Limited. The parent company of Solomon’s, Solomon’s Fresh Market, Cost Right Wholesale Club, Domino’s and Carl’s Jr., is one […]

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32 Cubans Apprehended

10 August 2016

Thirty-two Cuban migrants were apprehended in the southern Bahamas in Bahamian waters by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Monday afternoon. Officials said, while on routine patrol, Defence Force craft HMBS Leon Smith, commanded by Acting Lieutenant Commander Stephen Rolle, intercepted and boarded a makeshift motor driven vessel in the area of Cay […]

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Sears To Challenge Christie

08 August 2016

Former Member of Parliament for Fort Charlotte Alfred Sears said yesterday that he plans to challenge Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Perry Christie in the party’s upcoming convention in November. Mr. Sears, who was recently ratified as the PLP’s candidate for Fort Charlotte several weeks ago, made the announcement in a press statement. “I am […]

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Butler-Turner Accepts FNM Nomination

08 August 2016

Member of Parliament for Long Island Loretta Butler-Turner confirmed yesterday that she will again run on the Free National Movement’s (FNM) ticket for Long Island in the 2017 General Elections. “Long Island is, and must remain, FNM country, and if Long Islanders want me to, I will accept my party’s nomination, and continue to serve […]

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Bell: There Is No Leadership Issue In The PLP

08 August 2016

With Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage last week reiterating his support for Prime Minister Perry Christie as leader of the Progressive Liberal Party(PLP), State Minister for National Security Keith Bell has done the same. The senator and the PLP’s candidate for Carmichael, in an interview with The Journal said that Christie is the […]

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Cash: I Refuse To Fall In Line

08 August 2016

Former FNM Chairman Darron Cash says he refuses to “fall in line” after FNM Chairman Sidney Collie suggested that those who have a disagreement with the party’s leader Dr. Hubert Minnis should do so or leave the party. “I refuse to ‘fall in line’ simply because Mr. Collie says so. Chairman Collie can count me […]

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FNM MP Uncertain Of Future

08 August 2016

Free National Movement Member of Parliament for North Eleuthera Theo Neilly recently told The Journal was that he’s still pondering whether to remain or sever ties with the FNM. “I personally haven’t decided whether I’m staying or leaving, I have to go about it the right way and meet with my association and my family,” […]

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PADF SPONSORED WORKSHOP EQUIPS COMMUNITY FACILITATORS

08 August 2016

Last week, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), through its Resistance And Prevention Program (RAPP), organized a five-day workshop to train local facilitators on effective crime prevention strategies. A total of 21 key stakeholders from the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, Department Social Services, Urban Renewal, Ministry of Education, the Bahamas Bar Association, law enforcement agencies and […]

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