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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 […]

Bahamian Student Describes Mood After BREXIT

29 June 2016

The UK’s Decision to remove itself from the European Union has had a large impact around the world both socially and economically. The Brexit Vote not only affected European countries but those in the Caribbean as well. The Journal caught up with Manda Moxey, a senior at Cardiff University in Wales, who is studying Law […]

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Sands Not Overconfident In Win

28 June 2016

As Free National Movement MP Loretta Butler Turner has yet to formally announce her campaign to run against FNM Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis, her running mate FNM Senator Dr. Duane Sands says he’s not overconfident in a victory. “I take nothing for granted, we are the underdogs. We have a tremendous amount of work to […]

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Roberts: Rollins has seen his last days

28 June 2016

Chairman of the PLP Bradley Roberts is deeming the re-election of Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) flip-flopper and Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins, an event that is highly unlikely.  Dr. Minnis stated that no political party at this point would trust Dr. Rollins considering his recent antics within the Free National Movement and outburst in […]

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Pair Sentenced For Murder

28 June 2016

Two juveniles who were tried as teens were sentenced as adults yesterday in respect to their connection with a murder that occurred in 2014. Deangelo Johnson and Mario Whyms – both 18 – appeared before Justice George Hilton, who sentenced the pair to 40 and 25 years respectively for the 2014 murder of James Cordero […]

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Minister Darville welcomes dance network to Grand Bahama

28 June 2016

Members of the Caribbean Dance Network (CDN) paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. the Hon. Michael Darville, at the Ministry, Monday, June 27. Welcoming the group led by Dr. Ann Higgins, Minister Darville said the CDN was created “with a vision to creating a ministry dedicated to praise and worship […]

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“FNM Unstable,” says Roberts

28 June 2016

Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Bradley Roberts is regarding the Free National Movement (FNM) as a party that is currently crumbling due to its undivided stance as a party.Mr. Roberts says he does not understand how the FNM expects Bahamians to think they can lead the country when the party appears to be […]

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COP: Young People Not To Blame For Crime

28 June 2016

Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade urging members of society to be very cautious when placing blame on young persons with regards to serious offenses as he states it is adults committing outrageous crimes. Mr. Greenslade during the launch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) 26th Annual Summer Youth Program said under his tenure he […]

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Collie Bashes Govt on Crime Increase

28 June 2016

After an active crime weekend, with police officers on back to back murder scenes, in which two men were killed in cold blood, Free National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie said the government’s solutions for crime are not working. Mr. Collie said in a statement, that only a few days after National Security Minister Dr. Bernard […]

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COB Signs Memorandum

28 June 2016

The College of the Bahamas (COB) in keeping with its commitment to advancing the institution in every way possible by supporting and driving national development…has this afternoon signed a memorandum of understanding with the Antiques Monuments and Museum Corporation of the Bahamas (AMMC). The agreement according to COB’s President Dr. Rodney Smith is simply a formality […]

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BUT Holds AGM

28 June 2016

Very certain of being vindicated, former Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson and her team after more than a year’s suspension, are looking forward to what will take place at this year’s annual general meeting, which began over the weekend at the Melia Cable Beach Resort. During yesterday’s session, Mrs. Wilson said among many […]

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