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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 […]

Rollins Renews Call For Baha Mar Inquiry

12 July 2016

Shadow Minister for National Security Dr. Andre Rollins is once again calling for the government to “come clean” on the extent of problems facing the multi-billion property Baha Mar. In a statement sent yesterday, Dr. Rollins said there is more to Baha Mar that meets the eye and that Prime Minister Perry Christie has not […]

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Roberts Calls For Investigation Into Alstom

12 July 2016

After the non-custodial sentencing of former BEC Chairman Fred Ramsey, PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts is calling for a proper investigation into the matter. “The facts and the preponderance of damning evidence presented in the recently concluded bribery case of former BEC board member and Senator Fred Ramsey must put to rest the deceitful and false […]

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Ramsey Ordered To Pay $221,457

12 July 2016

In one of the more high profile public corruption cases recently, former BEC Chairman Fred Ramsey was given a non-custodial sentence by Justice Bernard Turner on Friday. Meaning that Ramsey has to pay a total of $14,000 in fines or face six months in jail. Additionally, he must repay the $221,457 back to BEC and […]

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Minnis Calls for More National Pride

12 July 2016

In the wake of disgust displayed by a cross section of Bahamians who are displeased with the social and economic state of the country 43 years after independence, Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday that Bahamians despite the circumstances, need to display more national pride going forward. Although he has recently voiced […]

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Collie Says Roberts is Delusional

12 July 2016

After a statement by Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts refuting claims that his party is corrupt, Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie over the weekend called Mr. Roberts delusional. Mr. Collie insisted that the corruption of the Christie led government is “clear” as he reiterated that it is focused solely on “enriching […]

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Bahamas Musicians And Entertainers Union President Dies

12 July 2016

President of Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union Percival Sweeting passed away yesterday after battling a long-term illness. Mr. Sweeting, who was in his 60s, was the president of the union for over 13 years. Vice President of the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union Ronnie Armbrister said Sweeting’s passing is a tremendous loss for the country. […]

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Backlash On Gov’t Warning

12 July 2016

The government’s decision to issue a travel warning particularly to young men traveling to the United States has not only caught the attention of new organizations worldwide but has drawn some backlash. Mike Pesca, a commentator on a news website named slate.com, called for the warning to be ignored because “Bahamians are safer abroad than […]

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Roberts: FNM Guilty Of Corruption

08 July 2016

Never one to mince his words Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts wasted no time firing back at comments made by Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis. He asserted that Dr. Minnis should be the last person to talk about fighting corruption as the facts clearly show the FNM as an organization seems to encourage […]

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One Dead In Early Morning Traffic Accident

08 July 2016

One man is dead and another left in stable condition after an early morning traffic accident caused major traffic diversions yesterday on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway near the JFK round about.  Police say shortly after 7:00 a.m. they received information of the catastrophe and upon their arrival on the scene they met a black Honda Accord […]

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Minnis Condemns Gov’t Over Tourism

08 July 2016

Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday condemned the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) for feeding the public empty rhetoric, broken promises that has led to empty hotels rooms. Fresh from his campaign launch, the Free National Movement (FNM) leader said according to a report from the Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) it was revealed that key […]

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