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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 […]

Roberts Calls For Party Unity on Bills

25 May 2016

Progressive Liberal Party(PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday called for solidarity between his party and the Free National Movement(FNM) on the four constitutional amendments on gender equality. Mr. Roberts noted that the bills were near unanimously voted on in both houses of parliament, and he said this is an indication that there is bipartisan support for […]

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Over 170,000 new people registered for Referendum

25 May 2016

Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall has confirmed that over 170,000 new persons are registered for upcoming gender equality referendum.   Persons that were not registered for the last referendum would’ve had to register for the upcoming gender equality referendum.   “In terms of the numbers, as of yesterday, we have 179, 829 registered Bahamians on that […]

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Out Island Schools Affected By Hurricane Joaquin Have Been Repaired

25 May 2016

With the start of the 2016 Hurricane Season a few weeks away the wounds are still fresh in the minds of a large number of Bahamians due to the significant impact and loss due to Hurricane Joaquin. Hurricane Joaquin was a devastating storm that ravaged much of the out island infrastructure with schools suffering a […]

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MOU Between COB and BAMSI Signed

25 May 2016

The Memorandum of Understanding between the College of The Bahamas and the Bahamas Marine Science Institute was signed yesterday at the Harry C. Moore Library boardroom on the COB’s Oakes Field campus.   The agreement marks a monumental milestone in Bahamian history as the two projected leaders in Bahamian tertiary education have partnered to help […]

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Mixed Public Views on Referendum

25 May 2016

With the gender equality referendum just two weeks away, Bahamians share mixed views on the upcoming referendum.   During interviews with people on the streets, persons expressed what they were going to vote and a plethora of reasons were given as to why Bahamians will vote as intended.   “That’s a no brainer, I’m going […]

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Fitzgerald: University Of The Bahamas Is Almost Here

25 May 2016

Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald says substantial progress is being made in the College of the Bahamas’ transition to university status and the signing of the proposed bill is expected by later this year. Fitzgerald says the bill has already been approved and the legislation is expected to be presented Wednesday in the House of Parliament […]

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DPM Suggests Chinese Ignorant to Bahamian Laws

25 May 2016

Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday echoed sentiments by Prime Minister Perry Christie, and squashed claims circulating that the government agreed to the sale or grant of 500 Bahamian citizenships to Chinese investors, in relation to the development Baha Mar. Mr. Davis told reporters outside cabinet that the alleged request by the Chinese have […]

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Dorsett appointed as IRENA chairman

25 May 2016

While attending the 11th council meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Tuesday morning,  Minister of Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett was appointed as the IRENA council chairman. The agency is an intergovernmental organization that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. It also […]

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Baptist Bishop Urges Support Of Bills

25 May 2016

President of The Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention Reverend William Thompson urged Baptists last night to vote in favour of the four bills at the upcoming Gender Equality Referendum. With less than two weeks before the June 7 vote, Rev. Thompson reaffirmed his support and encouraged Bahamians to do the same. “It is safe to assert […]

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Bahamas to Take NYC Caribbean Week by Storm

25 May 2016

If any country knows how to host a down home party in the backyard, it’s The Bahamas.   And that’s exactly what the Ministry of Tourism plans to do when it hits ‘CTO Caribbean Week’ in New York next month.   The down home party will give participants a true Bahamian experience and is one […]

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