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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 […]

Two Killed In Plane Crash

20 June 2016

Investigators from the Department of Civil Aviation are today on the scene of where a plane crashed Sunday in Bimini killing two people. Details surrounding the incident are still be gathered, but preliminary reports indicate that the plane went down in bushes adjacent to the runway of the Bimini Airport which is located at the […]

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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES 45TH ANNIVERSARY

20 June 2016

Southwest Airlines celebrated its 45th anniversary of initial service on Saturday, June 18, 2016 by treating passengers travelling between Nassau and Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to a Bahamian themed celebration at the Lynden Pindling International Airport. “Southwest is a Customer Service company that just happens to fly airplanes,” said Gladstone Adderley, General Manager of Ground Operations for […]

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Roberts : Minnis and Butler -Turner Need To Speak Clearer

20 June 2016

Former PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts had some strong words for former PLP colleague Andre Rollins and urged FNM leader Hubert Minnis and party member Loretta Butler Turner to hold their colleague accountable for his comments. Roberts said that comments made by Rollins were out of line and that he has lost all credibility a politician. […]

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Man charged for murders of Deacon and ZNS Broadcaster

20 June 2016

Friends and family members of two men recently killed can now breathe a sigh of relief as the alleged murder was brought before the courts on Friday to be arraigned on not only murder charges, but a litany of other charges. The man who allegedly went on a robbery spree since late last year was […]

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GGYA goes international: Locals showcased in Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards global anniversary films

20 June 2016

Four Bahamians have been selected to help celebrate 60 years of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – the world’s leading youth achievement award attracting over 1.1 million people annually in 141 countries and territories. The Award, known locally as the Governor General’s Youth Award, has brought its International Award family together to share the […]

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11 People taken into police custody

20 June 2016

Police have arrested 10 suspects along with the seizure of one illegal firearm this past weekend. According to police reports, officer found a pistol with two rounds of ammunition on Balfour Ave. Officers arrested two male suspects who were taken into custody for this connection with this discovery. Another eight male suspects were taken into […]

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New Providence Experiences Massive Load Shedding

16 June 2016

Residents Wednesday afternoon unexpectedly found themselves without power due to generation issues at Bahamas Power and Light Company (BPL). According to BPL, the widespread power outages came as a result of generation challenges and around 3:00 pm the company issued a statement saying a number of areas would be without power for about two hours. […]

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Moss: “Dame Has No Public Opinion”

16 June 2016

 Attorney and Activist Paul Moss cited Dame Anita Allen’s recent remarks on the controversy of the recent referendum questions, specifically as it relates to the issue of same sex marriage, as “discouraging and “inappropriate in the context of her profession.  On Tuesday night, Dame Anita in presenting a lecture at the Eighth Annual Eugene Dupuch […]

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Lifeguards On Strike–Students Denied Access To Pool

16 June 2016

An ongoing strike by lifeguards has caused a host of students to be unable to access the South Beach pools. Ms. Kemp, a concerned parent said that because the lifeguards are not in place the children are unable to use the facilties. “We were here with 22 of our students for swim class and we […]

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Griffin Says SS Addressing Fraud Concerns

16 June 2016

Minister of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Griffin during her contribution to the budget debate in the House of Assembly yesterday, assured the necessary steps are being taken to address concerns of fraud and misappropriation of funds within her department; a fault which was revealed earlier this year via the Auditor General’s report. The […]

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