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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 […]

Atlanta Police Probe Death Of Bahamian Woman

08 August 2016

Atlanta officials are probing the recent death of a 24-year-old Bahamian female who was killed while on her way from work. Consul General to The Bahamas in Atlanta Randy Rolle Jr. says officials in Atlanta have a close working relationship with The Bahamas therefore he’s confident any details of the crime will be released as […]

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Plot Revealed In Sandals Closure

08 August 2016

Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Obie Ferguson insists that the closure of the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort is a revenge plot towards the resorts’ workers. “What they were doing was ensuring the occupancy would be reduced down to 20 per cent when it got down to 20 per cent then they were about to approach […]

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Southwest Begins Flights From Nassau To Ft. Lauderdale–One-Way Starts At $58

08 August 2016

A full Southwest Airlines flight touched down in Nassau from Ft. Lauderdale for the first time Sunday, bringing with a boost in air arrivals and the hope that the airline would consider servicing other Family Islands. The flight carrying 140 people arrived around 12:30 p.m. and passengers were welcomed by tourism officials and the media. […]

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Waterkeepers Bahamas and Save the Bays Leaders Take Nine Teens On A Weeklong Eco Tour of Grand Bahama

05 August 2016

Tell people you’ve just spent seven days swimming with stingrays, gliding through mangroves in a kayak, horseback riding and swimming in the open water with dolphins and they might assume you’re describing an expensive eco holiday or a much-dreamed about summer vacation. They may even ask where they can sign up for one themselves. But, […]

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PLP Ratifies More Candidates

05 August 2016

Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has confirmed that the party has ratified Arnold Forbes for Mt. Moriah, Leslie Miller for Tall Pines and Deputy Speaker of the House Dion Smith for Nassau Village to run on the party’s ticket for the 2017 General Elections. During the national general council monthly meeting, Mr. Roberts commented […]

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Pair Sentenced For Manslaughter

05 August 2016

Two men were sentenced yesterday after being found guilty of manslaughter. Senior Justice Stephen Isaacs sentenced Shaun Knowles and Timothy Saunders both of Cowpen Road, to 17 years and 14 years respectively for causing the deaths of Edward Brennan, Erica Ward and Shakara Rahming on July 30th 2011. The crown alleged that the killings were […]

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Minnis: Gov’t Must Audit PHA

05 August 2016

Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis is calling on the government to table all audits related to Public Health in The Bahamas. His comments came on the heels of the government tabling a bill to establish National Health Insurance in The Bahamas in the House of Assembly this week. “Transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of […]

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JUNKANOO SUMMER FESTIVAL 2016 In GB—The Summer Long Celebration Continues

05 August 2016

Coming off of the heels of Goombay Summer in July, the Ministry of Tourism will shift into gear for the launch of the highly anticipated Junkanoo Summer Festival in August. The exhilarating street festival will bring the sights and sounds of junkanoo to the entire community of West Grand Bahama. The action will begin at […]

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Bell Expects Decrease In Murders To Continue

05 August 2016

State Minister for National Security Keith Bell said the government expects that the murder rate in The Bahamas will continue to decrease. Last month, there were no murders recorded in The Bahamas. Many senior police officials have credited the Commissioner’s policing plan as well as greater involvement from the community at large. While Bell said […]

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Grant Resigns As Opposition Business Leader

04 August 2016

Fueling speculation that Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner could possibly take over the post, in a surprise move, Central Grand Bahama MP Neko Grant yesterday resigned as Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly. Mr. Grant’s resignation also leaves the FNM to find another shadow minister of works, dual posts Mr. Grant has […]

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