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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 […]

School Repairs Delayed

03 August 2016

With the beginning of the 2016-2017 school less than a month away, Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald said that most of the repairs to schools in the country should be done by the beginning of the new school year, but that it will be very close. He added that it will take a collaborative effort […]

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Collie Unaware Of Butler Turner’s Decision

03 August 2016

Chairman of the Free National Movement Sidney Collie said that to his knowledge Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner has not turned down any offers by the Leader of the Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis.  On Sunday Mrs. Butler-Turner told our news team that she has not accepted any offers by the leader of the Free National […]

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Stanford Medicine: Stem Cells Beneficial for Stroke Patients

02 August 2016

By P.J. Malone When modified adult stem cells were injected into the brains of people disabled by a stroke, substantial recovery was demonstrated long after the stroke had occurred, according to Stanford Medicine News Center.  In their article, “Stem cells shown safe, beneficial for chronic stroke patients,” they discuss the findings of a small clinical […]

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Wells Urges Support For Minnis

02 August 2016

Former PLP and current FNM parliamentarian Renward Wells reminded delegates Friday that all of the internal fighting ultimately will make the party stronger in the end. With a very biblical tone to his speech, Wells used a scriptural reference to highlight the strength of unity, a central theme for the majority of speakers at this […]

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Rollins: I Did Not Seek Minnis’ Removal

02 August 2016

Three days after the Free National Movement (FNM) 2016 Convention, party member Dr. Andre Rollins claimed his name was unknowingly placed as one of the six MPs who drafted a letter to Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling seeking Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis’ removal. This comes more than a month after a letter was drafted […]

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Roberts: Lightbourn Expressed No Regret

02 August 2016

Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts over the weekend suggested that Montague Member of Parliament (MP) Richard Lightbourn does not regret offensive remarks he made regarding single Bahamian women tying their tubes. The Montague MP came under much criticism after proposing The Bahamas adopt a law practiced in other countries which forces women to have […]

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FNM MPs Defecting

02 August 2016

After being offered an olive branch, in the form of a Free National Movement nomination, Long Island Member of Parliament Loretta Butler -Turner yesterday confirmed that she has rejected the nomination. In an interview with The Bahama Journal, Mrs. Butler-Turner said she “unequivocally” rejected any offer by party leader Dr. Hubert Minnis. “I am not […]

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Famous Astronaut To Visit The Bahamas

02 August 2016

American Astronaut Scott Kelly, who has boasted about The Bahamas being “the most beautiful place”, will come to face with that beauty this month. Mr. Kelly, who spent a year in space, has over 1 million followers on Twitter. He often tweeted about The Bahamas giving the country out of this world promotion. “Had first […]

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DG Highlights New Product Offerings

02 August 2016

As this year gives birth to numerous hotel developments, Director General of Tourism, Joy Jibrilu, said recently that the Ministry of Tourism is elated about the country’s tourism product leading into 2017. This year, a number of hotels are being developed throughout Nassau and the Family Islands; with one of the most major projects being […]

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Collie: “FNM Is Stronger Than Ever”

02 August 2016

Days after the conclusion of the controversial Free National Movement (FNM) 2016 Convention, the party’s Chairman Sidney Collie said the FNM is stronger than ever, ready to take on the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in the next General Election. As Dr. Hubert Minnis has once again emerged as leader of the FNM, Mr. Collie assured […]

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