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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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Dr. Sands Sworn In

24 May 2016

Free National Movement (FNM) Elizabeth MP Dr. Duane Sands was sworn in to the senate this for a second time Monday in a ceremony at Government House, on the heels of the resignation of Senator Latisha Rolle. Addressing detractors that say Senator Rolle’s resignation embodied the dysfunction within the party, Sands says whatever he can […]

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Rolle Urges Peers to Straighten Up

24 May 2016

Former Free National Movement Senator Lanisha Rolle yesterday urged politicians aspiring for leadership roles to cease from “unethical and factually unlawful” behaviour, charging that such behaviour should not be tolerated or accepted as the norm in a civil society.   Not identifying anyone specifically, Mrs. Rolle admonished her peers to maintain a high level of […]

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Roberts To McCartney : Be A Man And Humble Yourself

24 May 2016

Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party Bradley Roberts said he was amused at the comments made about his political ideals by leader of the Democratic National Alliance Branville McCartney.   In a recent press release Roberts said that a man’s whose ideas for political reform center around narcotics abuse should not be taken seriously.   […]

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Man Arraigned For Sexual Assault

24 May 2016

An alleged rapist was arraigned in the Magistrate court after breaking into a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her.   Christie Rahming, 22, was arraigned before Magistrate Constance Delancey on one charge of rape.   It is alleged that on Sunday Rahming forced his way into a woman’s home.   Shortly after 2:00 a.m. Rahming […]

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Dr. Minnis Stands With Baha Mar Workers

24 May 2016

Leader of the Free National Movement, Dr. Hubert Minnis said he stands with the “disenfranchised” employees of Baha Mar, echoing the sentiments that the prime minister should answer their concerns about what is going on with Baha Mar. “These good people have had their lives completely turned upside down because of this government’s failures and […]

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COPA Conducts 20 Aircraft Fly In To Abaco, Bahamas

24 May 2016

The Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) recently conducted its annual Fly-in adventure into Marsh Harbour, Abaco in The Bahamas, with some 20 Cirrus airplanes and forty-six persons. The four days fly in which began from the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport was organized by Leonard Stuart, aviation specialist, at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) […]

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Chinese Demand Citizenship For 500

24 May 2016

The China Exim Bank is demanding that the Government of The Bahamas grant citizenship to 500 Chinese who own condominiums at Baha Mar, the Journal has learnt. The demand comes as a new bargaining chip to open the beleaguered $3.5 billion Cable Beach resort. It is reported that over the weekend Government of The Bahamas […]

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Alleged Murderer Brought Before the Courts

24 May 2016

Police believe that they have closed the books on another murder.   Yesterday, Richard Brown, 23, of Mason’s Addition was arraigned before Magistrate Constance Delancey on one charge of murder.   It is alleged that Brown on May 18th, approached and fired shots at two males.   The incident took place shortly after 10:00 p.m. […]

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Privy Council Liberal On Same Sex Marriage

23 May 2016

Noted attorney Brian Moree, QC, acknowledged fears that Bill Number Four could lead to the Privy Council striking down Section 21 of the Matrimonial Clauses Act and opening the door to same-sex marriage in The Bahamas, however, he noted such fears could have been avoided had the government adopted the recommendation of the Constitutional Commission. […]

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Police search for rapist

23 May 2016

Police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman yesterday morning. According to police reports the incident occurred after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at a home on Fifth Street, Coconut Grove. The woman, who was at home at the time, alleged that the man who was armed with a knife forced his […]

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