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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 […]

Pair arraigned on conspiracy charge

10 May 2016

Two people were arraigned yesterday in the Magistrate’s Court on a conspiracy charge regarding a recent murder.   Caryn Moss, 25, of Yorkshire Street and Jamaric Green,30, of Dorsette Alley were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes for conspiracy to murder O’Neil Marshall.   O’Neil was found just after midnight on May 1, dead from […]

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New Deal For Freeport

10 May 2016

Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday in the House of Assembly said that the main broad tax concessions such as customs duties, export taxes, excise taxes, certain stamp taxes granted for a under The Hawksbill Creek Agreement in 1955 will remain intact until the year 2054.   The prime minister said he anticipates growth and development […]

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Murder Victim Found In Suitcase

10 May 2016

Police are probing a case that has left the country’s latest murder victim found in a suitcase in an abandoned building.   The body of a lifeless man, who police believe was around 30, was found by police after receiving an anonymous tip, at Sumner Street off Soldier Road around 10:00 a.m. yesterday.   According […]

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Munroe : I’m Voting Yes

10 May 2016

Noted defense attorney Wayne Munroe has clarified his stance in regards to his position on the four proposed bills in the House of Assembly surrounding gender equality. Munroe sought to dispel notions that insinuated he would be voting no in the upcoming referendum and in a recent press release suggested that detractors are using outdated […]

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Citizen Security and Justice Program Launched

10 May 2016

Yesterday signaled the official launch of the Citizen Security and Justice Program which plans to target issues driving crime in The Bahamas.   A $20 million loan was given by the Inter-Development Bank (IDB) earlier this year during the signing at the Baha Mar Convention Centre.   Some of those issues identified which cause crime […]

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Baha Mar Developer Declines Sale Process

10 May 2016

BMD Holdings Ltd. –the developer of Baha Mar – said it would keep its offer for Baha Mar open for now but will not participate in Deloitte’s sale process. Last month, developer Sarkis Izmirlian made an offer to China Exim Bank to get the resort up and running, which he said would enable Baha Mar […]

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2016 Junkanoo Carnival hailed as a success

10 May 2016

The second annual Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival presented by BTC was an extraordinary success, said Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) Chairman Paul Major.   “We invested heavily this year to ensure there was a perfect dose of music, culture and vibes. That investment paid off in a big way.   Inside Da Cultural Village during the […]

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Gov’t Accused Of Secret Deal With GBPA

09 May 2016

The government has sought a stay of an order handed down by Supreme Court Justice Indra Charles last week affording stakeholders more time for consultation over matters related to extending certain provisions of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA). This move has led attorney Fred Smith, QC and the initial applicant of the motion approved by […]

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GB Minister Pleased with Disaster Management Workshops

09 May 2016

  Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville on Thursday expressed appreciation for the 2016 Disaster Management Workshop series currently underway on Grand Bahama island.   He told participants attending the opening ceremony at Freeport Harbour that it was a pleasure to be apart of this 2016 Disaster Management Workshop Series, under the […]

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Netherland Native Fined for Drugs

09 May 2016

A Dutch woman can now breathe lightly after escaping jail time when found with drugs at the Sir Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).   Netherland native Natasha Mital, 37, pleaded guilty to four drug related charges before Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes last week Friday.   Matil was charged with possession of dangerous drugs, conspiracy to […]

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