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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 […]

60 Homeless in Gamble Heights Fire

20 October 2015

Emotions took off yesterday when a shanty town in the Gamble Heights community went ablaze for the second time in two days leaving more residents displaced. The displacement of approximately 50 to 60 residents from this Gamble Heights shanty town began on Friday past when the Department of Environmental Health Services in conjunction with the […]

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Collaboration Coupled with Excellence – the Way Forward for Regional Certified Management Consultants, Says Halkitis

20 October 2015

Certified Management Consultants of 12 regional countries, Caribbean nations, gathered at the 2015 Caribbean Institute of Certified Management Consultants Conference (CICMC) on October 14, at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort for the opening ceremony of an agenda of three days of dialogue and workshops. Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis addressed the body of […]

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CBL Ready for Next Stage in Mobile Licensing

20 October 2015

The Cellular Liberalization Task Force has announced that Cable Bahamas Ltd (CBL) is the successful applicant in the mobile spectrum auction. This means that CBL is the only bidder to advance to the final pre-conditions for licencing for the country’s second mobile cellular network. This is a major accomplishment for the Bahamian company and CBL […]

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Web Shop Licenses Awarded

16 October 2015

Minister responsible for Gaming Obie Wilchcombe announced yesterday that the government has awarded eight companies with web shop licenses. The companies met their burden of proof and on that basis they were awarded with a Conditional Gaming House Operator License. Wilchcombe said this is the next and important stage in interactive gaming in The Bahamas. […]

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“Breaking Point” for Correctional Officers”

16 October 2015

A myriad of problems pouring out of the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services has brought dozens of members of the Correctional Officers Association to what they describe as “their breaking point.” President of the Correctional Officers Association Sergeant Gregory Archer on Wednesday spoke to The Bahama Journal about a number of frustrating issues that his […]

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PLP donates $50K to NEMA

16 October 2015

A week after a devastating category four hurricane overturned islands in the South and Central Bahamas, the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has donated $50,000 to assist with hurricane relief efforts. On Thursday, PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts made the donation to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). He said The Bahamas has always taken great pride […]

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Man Found Dead at Clifton Pier

16 October 2015

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man that occurred at Clifton Pier on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. According to reports, shortly before 8:00 p.m., police received a report that a man is alleged to have fallen off a cliff while fishing at Clifton Pier. When police arrived at the scene they […]

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Columbus Primary Students Learn How to Make Every Drop Count

16 October 2015

Did you know that more people on earth have cell phones than drinking water? This was just one of the water facts that a group of 26 fifth-grade students learned at Columbus Primary when Water and Sewerage (WSC) stopped by to give them valuable lessons on water conservation. As WSC makes significant improvements to their […]

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43rd Annual Conch Cracking Competition Attracts Residents and Visitors

16 October 2015

Residents and visitors alike flocked to the eastern end of Grand Bahama on National Hero’s Day, Monday, October 12, for the 43rd annual Conch Cracking Competition in McLean’s Town. While there, guests were treated to cultural traditions, games and musical entertainment. Among those enjoying their holiday at the festival were Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. […]

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14 Clinics Close after Hurricane Joaquin

16 October 2015

After the wrecking impact of Hurricane Joaquin two weeks ago, clinics in the southeast and central Bahamas remain closed. Chief Medical Officer Glen Beneby announced the closure of the clinics at a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister recently. According to Dr. Beneby, two major clinics that were affected are Clarence […]

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