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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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Marine Dies in Traffic Accident

30 September 2019

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) confirmed that 27-year-old Marine Seaman Arnold Amerthil died in a traffic accident on Sunday. According to police, shortly before 6 a.m., Amerthil , who was the driver of a Honda Saber, was driving south on Baillou Hill Road in the area of the Farmer’s Market, when he collided into […]

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100 New Police Recruits

27 September 2019

The Police Training College held its graduation ceremony and passing out parade on Thursday for the 100 recruits who successfully completed the 18 weeks course.   The program includes training in self defense, firearm, legal studies, traffic investigation, crime scene and physical skills. It was noted that the cohorts are a diverse group, as they […]

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Ferreira Uncertain Over Oban

27 September 2019

Minister of the Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira is uncertain as to whether the government would proceed with Oban Energies multi-million dollar plan for East Grand Bahama. Following Hurricane Dorian’s devastation, many may wonder whether the government is still considering the Oban deal. The initial agreement called for a $5.5 billion oil refinery and storage […]

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Ferreira Defends ‘One Goat, Three Birds’ Statement

27 September 2019

Minister of the Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira responded to the backlash he’s gotten in the wake of Tuesday’s comment outside Cabinet, where he said “one goat and three birds” were affected by Equinor’s oil spill in Grand Bahama.  Environmentalists argued that the minister did not take the matter seriously.  “I was in the process […]

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Homeowners Affected by Hurricane Warned to Wait Before Selling

27 September 2019

Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) President Christine Wallace-Whitefield said she was not able to see how Hurricane Dorian has affected the housing market, as the market needed time to settle and the recovery process had been done.  She advised homeowners to wait and observe the housing situation in Abaco and Grand Bahama.  “I just want […]

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GB Woman Stabbed to Death- Man Attempts Suicide

26 September 2019

Police are left to figure out what led to a Grand Bahama woman’s death and a man’s subsequent attempt to end his own life on Tuesday night. According to police reports, officers responded to an apartment complex in South Bahamia shortly before 9 p.m. where they met the lifeless body of the woman with multiple […]

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Finding Homes for Evacuees Challenges BREA

26 September 2019

The Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) is facing a challenge as it tries to find affordable homes for evacuees in Nassau.  BREA President Christine Wallace-Whitfield and her 600 members have been actively seeking long term accommodation for evacuees, the majority being from Abaco. “They have a certain price budget. So they stuck to more of the […]

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Contract Signed for CCTV Expansion

26 September 2019

Five hundred and seven more CCTVs will be added to the already existing 243 closed circuit surveillance throughout The Bahamas, the final component of the Ministry of National Security’s three pronged approach to fighting crime. Minister of National Security Marvin Dames, during the signing of a contract with Proficient Business Services for expansion of the […]

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Agreements signed with Carnival for $100M Freeport cruise port and $80M expansion of Half Moon Cay

Carnival Deal Signed

26 September 2019

The government signed two major deals with Carnival Corporation yesterday, a $100 million heads of agreement for a cruise port in Sharp Rock, Freeport and an $80 million heads of agreement for the expansion of Half Moon Cay.  The signing was initially set to take place a few weeks ago, but was pushed back due […]

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RBDF Officer’s Death Not Related to Abaco Deployment

26 September 2019

The Ministry of Health refuted false social media claims surrounding the death of Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Petty Officer Scott Eugene Wallace and explained that his death was not related to his deployment in Abaco. Petty Officer Wallace died yesterday at the age of 43.  According to a statement issued by the Ministry of […]

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