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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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Hall Defends Integrity Of His Office

09 June 2016

Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall yesterday defended the integrity of his office amid criticism over the Parliamentary Registration Department’s handling of Tuesday’s gender equality referendum.  The completed unofficial results of the vote have still not been released and up to press time last night results from several constituencies had still not been reported.  However, Mr. Hall […]

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Rollins says PM should resign

08 June 2016

Fort Charlotte Member of Parliament Andre Rollins yesterday said that Prime Minister Perry Christie should resign and be made to face a vote of no confidence initiated by both the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM). Dr. Rollins said that the PLP is to blame for the resounding No vote following […]

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PLP Chairman Concedes

08 June 2016

Halfway through the results of yesterday’s referendum on gender equality, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts in a statement, conceded in the loss to the resounding no vote. Mr. Roberts noted that the government respects the decision of the Bahamian people, as he said he the citizens have spoken “loud and clear” through their […]

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Results Delayed

08 June 2016

While stating that the process was smooth, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall admitted that there were a number of challenges preventing officials from reporting the results of the Constitutional Amendment Referendum. Mr. Hall during a brief press conference at the Parliamentary Registry Department, Mr. Hall confirmed that Bahamians overwhelmingly rejected the four amendment bills that addressed […]

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Tourism Director General said Bahamas Performance at Caribbean Week Spectacular

08 June 2016

Following The Bahamas’ “spectacular” showing at Caribbean Week NYC, Director General of Tourism Joy Jibrilu said “New York will never be the same again”. The curtains came down on Caribbean Week on Sunday with energetic performances by local artists during the awards show and concert Caribbean Rocks NYC. “I don’t think New York will ever […]

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Bahamians Vote No

08 June 2016

In the second constitutional referendum in an independent Bahamas, Bahamians overwhelmingly voted no to all four questions that would have amended the constitution to grant equal rights to men and women. It was reported that more than 180,000 Bahamians registered to vote in the referendum. The Family Islands started the “no” trend with North Andros, […]

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Roberts says Referendum Will Deepen Democracy

06 June 2016

With the equality referendum just one day away, Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party Bradley Roberts is admonishing Bahamians to vote yes stating that it will deepen our democracy. Mr. Roberts referenced a number of points for consideration as to why Bahamians should vote yes, despite what the vote NO campaign has suggested. “The idea […]

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Governor General Honors Citizens

06 June 2016

A host of nation builders from across the Bahamas were honored Friday at a ceremony at government house. The 2016 investiture of the Queen’s birthday honors at Mount Fitzwilliam highlighted individuals that have made a significant impact in various sectors across the scope of the country ranging from law enforcement to religion. The ceremony, which […]

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Hundreds turn up to Bahamian Party in New York

06 June 2016

The combination of Bahamian food, drinks, music and culture all makes for one thing: a slamming party in the backyard.  And hundreds of Bahamians in the tristate area, American travel agents and journalists were treated to just that. In celebration of Caribbean Week in New York, the Ministry of Tourism hosted a party in the backyard […]

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Bahamas Improves Ranking as a Caribbean Destination

06 June 2016

Caribbean Study reveals that The Bahamas “leapfrogged Jamaica” The Bahamas ranked among the top ten Caribbean countries in culture, entertainment, culinary and adventure, and “leapfrogged” Jamaica to claim the number four spot in absolute rankings, according to the 2016 Caribbean Tourism Quality Index Resonance Report. “The Bahamas leapfrogged Jamaica in this year’s absolute ranking, the […]

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