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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 […]

Defense Force Officer Charged with Stealing from BTC

09 May 2016

Another law enforcement officer was arraigned on charges for his alleged involvement in the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) store robbery.   Royal Bahamas Defense Force officer Darrion Miller, 32, along with his girlfriend Stephanie Jones, 25, both of Baillou Hill Road, were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes to face shop breaking, stealing from a […]

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Americans arrested for drugs

09 May 2016

On Saturday three American males were arrested after officers found dangerous drugs and ammunition in their possession. Royal Bahamas Defense Force officers onboard the HMBS Cascarilla stopped a 40 foot vessel shortly before 5:00 p.m. in the Cat Cay area. After a search of the boat, two 9mm pistols along with 56 rounds of ammunition […]

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Turnquest “Govt Need Less Talk More Action”

03 May 2016

Just a few days before the fourth anniversary of the current Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration coming into office, Free National Movement Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, Peter Turnquest challenged the government to “less talk and more action”.   In a press release yesterday Mr. Turnquest, putting the government’s feet […]

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Regatta: Economic Cornerstone of Family Island Economies

03 May 2016

The Hon. Alfred Gray, the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, under whose purview regattas fall, expressed satisfaction with 2016 National Family Island Regatta which wrapped up in George Town, Exuma this past weekend.   “So far we’ve been blessed with good weather and without incident. The job of the Police is not difficult when […]

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Officers Charged With Stealing

03 May 2016

Two police officers will not be facing jail time after admitting to robbing a local cell phone store of merchandise under $500 dollars.   Ricardo Henry Bain, a 44-year-old former veteran of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) for 26 years and Herman Pinder, 31, also a former officer of seven years pleaded guilty to […]

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New Bridge in GB

03 May 2016

Constructed at over $4million, the new Sir Jack Hayward Bridge was officially opened connecting East Grand Bahama to the city of Freeport.   Located at the intersection of Grand Bahama highway and Fortune Bay Drive, the new facility was officially opened by Prime Minister Perry Christie and Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. Michael Darville.   The […]

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Minnis: “20 per cent More Murders under PLP”

03 May 2016

Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Dr. Hubert Minnis has highlighted that under the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) there were 20 per cent more murders than under any previous government. With the murder count already near 50, Dr. Minnis is blaming the government for ignoring the issue of crime which he said leads to […]

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Lessons of the Basketball Court Can Apply to Life, says Minister Wilchcombe

03 May 2016

Minister of Tourism the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe told students at the St. George’s High School, on April 29, 2016, that he was honoured and pleased to be there with them during their Sports Awards Ceremony because it allowed him to look at the “faces of the future” to see the individuals who will be tomorrow’s […]

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Man Shows No Remorse For Murder During Arraignment

03 May 2016

A 23-year-old man was yesterday arraigned for one of the country’s latest murder. Appearing before the Magistrates Court yesterday was Shaquille Munroe, of Antigua Street, Elizabeth Estates.   Munroe was charged with the murder of Jay Bell Pierre on April 2, 2016. During the proceedings, Munroe expressed that he had a valid reason for what […]

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Teaching COB Students to Sustain Viable Business Enterprises

03 May 2016

Teaching COB students how to sustain viable business enterprises through cooperatives is the latest initiative of the Department of Cooperatives in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources.   On April 26th, the Ministry hosted a lecture by the Department of Cooperatives, April 26, at the Harry C. Moore Library at The College of The […]

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