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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 […]

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Crime down by 29%

22 June 2016

Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage announced yesterday during his budget contribution in parliament that crime, compared to last year around this, is now down by 29 percent. Minister Nottage noted that the government is working diligently to lower the crime rate with various programs to tackle prolific offenders. “Overall Crime down by 29%,” […]

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Tru Tru Bahamian Marketplace Touted a Success

21 June 2016

The first ever Tru Tru Bahamian Marketplace at the Atlantis Paradise Island drew scores of businesses and interested Bahamians over the weekend.  Vendors, who were invited to attend the marketplace, said they were thankful for the exposure.  Amanda Ferguson of Biggity, a company that produces soy candles, body butters, body scrubs and other all-natural products, […]

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Sands: FNM Can be better

21 June 2016

Free National Movement deputy leader hopeful Dr. Duane Sands says he believes the FNM can be better and he and MP for Long Island Loretta Butler-Turner may be the answer to that.  Dr. Sands added that sometimes you “have to rock the boat” and “go against the grain” in hopes that Bahamians will see they […]

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Gray: Samana Cay Not For Sale

21 June 2016

Member of Parliament for MICAL V .Alfred Gray has shot down rumors that have been circulating via social media that the island of Samana Cay has been sold. The island which is extremely vital to Acklins and Crooked Island is an integral part of the out island economy generating revenue streams though various agricultural ventures. […]

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Minnis : Hang Murderous Scumbags

21 June 2016

Leader of the Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis amongst a long list of other violence reform tactics proposed hanging as punishment for those who disobey the law during his budget contribution in the House of Assembly Monday morning. Dr. Minnis said the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) during their tenure failed to keep Bahamian citizens safe with […]

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Minnis Cites Fiscal Disaster

21 June 2016

Pouncing on the government for what he deemed reckless management of the country’s finances, Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis accused the Christie Administration of going on a “tax, borrowing and spending binge”; instead of trying to reduce the country’s debt. During the 2016/2017 budget debate in the House of Assembly yesterday morning, Dr. Minnis pointed […]

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Minnis Launches Campaign: Roc With Doc

21 June 2016

Leader of The Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis officially launched his campaign for leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) under the slogan “Roc with Doc”. Dr. Minnis’ launch of his campaign comes just a day after FNM senator Dr. Duane Sands announced that he would be campaigning for the seat of deputy leader under the […]

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Minnis defends referendum position and scold government practices

21 June 2016

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said he stands by his position to urge Bahamians to vote their conscience during the controversial gender equality referendum and says in the future his government will enact legislation to remove Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) discriminatory practices during the process. Dr. Minnis said it was unacceptable for […]

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DNA Questions Bahamasair’s Status

21 June 2016

The Democratic National Alliance yesterday speaking to claims via a press statement, that the national flag carrier has borrowed over $100 million that has gone unaccounted for; questioning how it could have gone unnoticed. Last week this information was divulged by Member of Parliament (MP) Neko Grant in the House of Assembly, who charged that […]

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BUT Dispute Ongoing

21 June 2016

Suspended former president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers Belinda Wilson has claimed that she and her team have been exonerated of all the charges they faced, claims that are being strongly challenged by BUT Secretary General John Musgrove. In a press release Mrs. Wilson said it will only be a matter of time before […]

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