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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 […]

Cash: Gaming Bill Pay Back To Number Bosses

29 September 2014

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Darron Cash is convinced that the passing of the Gaming Bill was simply the government’s pay back to number bosses; however Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts has shot down those claims as ‘old news.’ Mr. Roberts told the Bahama Journal on Sunday that PLP officials have since denied […]

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Cash Blast PM Over LOI Scandal

29 September 2014

Although many may have been waiting to hear from the nation’s chief as to what really went on with that multi-million dollar Letter of Intent (LOI) with a waste to energy company, Prime Minister Perry Christie has reportedly announced that the man at the very centre of the controversial scandal, Ministry of Works Parliamentary Secretary […]

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New BTC Flagship Store for Long Island—BTC brings the latest technology to Southern Bahamas

29 September 2014

BTC is continuing its commitment to expand its access to high quality service and products to all of the nation’s major islands with the launch of a new flagship store in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island today. The flagship store, which was previously a cashier and bill-pay station, will now offer a wide product range and […]

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GBCC Present Economic Vision Plan to Gov’t

29 September 2014

Executives of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) formally presented the Government with a blue print for the future development of Freeport and by-extension the country for the remaining 40 years. The report provides an extensive analysis of targeted development opportunities, with specific recommendations for structuring the economic future of Freeport and Grand Bahama […]

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Education Minister Address School Violence

25 September 2014

Tensions flared between members of the press and the Minister of Education on Wednesday as the media was blasted for irresponsibly producing reports of violence in public schools after a number of videos posted to social media went viral. Before abruptly ending the press conference, Mr. Fitzgerald maintained that despite what is being circulated on […]

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International Bodies to Evaluate Financial Sector

23 September 2014

Government Leader in the Senate Allyson Maynard Gibson urged her fellow colleagues to support the gaming legislation for the sake of the country’s reputation and economic future, she warned that the government is now preparing to face an ‘aggressive evaluation’ from international bodies on the country’s risk for money laundering and financing of terrorism. These […]

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FNM Wants Customs Probe

23 September 2014

Officials in the Free National Movement (FNM) on Monday urged local police authorities to intensify their investigations “and let the chips fall where they may” with regards to that major ammunition and luxury car racket uncovered last week. In a press statement issued yesterday, FNM Chairman Darron Cash said while his party congratulates the Royal […]

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20-Year Energy Policy Outlined

23 September 2014

Environment and Housing Minister Kendred Dorsett on Monday released the Bahamas National Energy Policy 2013-2033 a document which serves as the road plan to securing the energy future of The Bahamas. Minister Dorsett said recognising the critical need for reform within the energy sector of The Bahamas, the government has set out to effect transformation […]

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Woman Stabbed To Head and Neck

22 September 2014

A stabbing incident has left a woman detained in hospital and listed in serious condition following an altercation with a woman known to her. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday at Strachan’s Alley off Kemp Road. The victim was stabbed to the head and neck, investigations continue. In other crime related news: The […]

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Woman Charged With Over 24 Fraud Charges

22 September 2014

A 34-year-old woman who was recently released on $10,000 bail after facing 36 fraud related charges was once before a judge facing very similar allegations. Melissa Connolly of Seabreeze Drive, who also goes by the names Erica Jones, Alice Greene, Nadia Bain and Judy Pinder was on Friday arraigned on more than two dozen fraud […]

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