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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 […]

All-Bahamas Merit Scholars Asked to Give Back

14 August 2015

While congratulating the 2015 All-Bahamas Merit Scholar and finalists on their outstanding achievements, Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald admonished them to serve as ambassadors and aid in the further development of this country. He made this comment as he addressed the All-Bahamas Merit Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the Thomas A. Robinson National […]

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Entertainment Turns Up At Goombay Summer Festival

14 August 2015

Goombay Summer Festival is continuing this Friday with even more entertainment at Arawak Cay. Last week, the Ministry of Tourism launched its second sizzling summer festival –Goombay Summer Festival – at Arawak Cay. The festival featured food, traditional Goombay dancing, friendly competitions, games, a Kiddie Corner and Junkanoo. But the highlight of the night was […]

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Cash: No Apology for AG

14 August 2015

Former Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Darron Cash says he have no reason to apologize to Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson, as it would give him no satisfaction whatsoever to engage in a public spat with her. He added that at all times he wishes to protect the integrity of her office, as she holds a […]

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Mayhem Abounds

14 August 2015

Police scrambled across the island yesterday morning, following three separate shooting incidents, one of which became the 94th murder of the year. Family members and neighbours were left inconsolable as one of their loved ones was gunned down in broad light. According to reports, shortly before 8 a.m., police were called to the Mason’s Addition […]

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Stronger Bahamas Continues National Conversation

13 August 2015

The government is seeking participants – regardless of social or economic status, island of origin or political party preference – to communicate their ideas, aspirations and priorities for the future of The Bahamas through in-person discussion groups to be held on 11 islands. The discussion groups will be moderated by an independent third party facilitator […]

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Man Arrested After Posting Drugs on Social Media

13 August 2015

Police are urging persons who utilize social media platforms to do so with caution following the arrest of a 26 year-old male on Tuesday. Police officials responded to a recent social media posting where a man was shown with an infant posing with illegal firearms and drugs. The suspect was arrested shortly after 11 p.m. […]

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Baha Mar Prayer Walk Set for Saturday

13 August 2015

The country’s religious leaders weighed in on the Baha Mar debacle yesterday and called for all parties to put their differences aside and unite for a prayer walk for the $3.5 billion resort. Speaking at the Trinity City Praise and the Commonwealth and Global Prayer Grotto on Tonique Williams Darling Highway, Senior Pastor Apostle Ed […]

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Religious Leaders Wants Peaceful Resolution for Baha Mar

13 August 2015

In the midst of the Baha Mar debacle, a group of religious leaders made a request for the parties involved to resolve the matter peacefully. “No one wants for there to be court action,” said Ross Davis, senior pastor of Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries. He made the call yesterday at press conference held at […]

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Gibson Demands Lower Golf Course Entry Fee

13 August 2015

Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson on Tuesday made another call for affordable access to the Cable Beach Golf Course for Bahamians. Minister Gibson’s second request came after a drastic hike in golfing costs was made by the course’s shareholder, Baha Mar, which caused many members of the Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) and […]

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Bahamas Set To Comply With International FATCA Standards

13 August 2015

This past week, a bill to enact The Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was passed in the Senate to ensure that The Bahamas continues to remain aligned with the most recent international financial standards. In an earlier debate within the House of Assembly Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan voiced her expectation that the […]

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