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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 […]

FNM Women Outraged At “Low Sentence” For Serial Rapist

27 September 2024

Free National Movement senator Michaela Barnett-Ellis and thewomen’s association of the Free National Movement haveexpressed outrage in two separate statements following the ‘lowsentence’ given to a convicted rapist whose victims included an83 year old woman. Senator Barnett-Ellis said “this sentencing isnot only an affront to the victims but also a clear failure of ourjustice system […]

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Skippings: No Truth To Johnson Social Media Post

27 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Police Press Liason Officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings released astatement on Wednesday in an effort to rebuff and deny at least two social mediaposts that are being circulated and spreading false information in relation to ChiefSuperintendant Michael Johnson the former head of the Criminal InvestigationDepartment (CID) who is on […]

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PASSENGER ONBOARD PLANE CRASH GIVES DETAILED ACCOUNT

27 September 2024

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterInvestigations continue into the emergency landing of a small charter plane between Andros and NewProvidence that resulted in the death of two people during rescue efforts. Initial reports indicated thatthe crash was a result of engine failure however, there are several reports indicating that there mighthave been other factors. The five-seater […]

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FREE NATIONAL MOVEMENT SLAMS GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSED HOSPITAL LOCATION

27 September 2024

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer The Free National Movement remains in strong disagreement with the government’s plan tolocate the new hospital on the New Providence Highway bordering Saunders Beach, PerpallTract and Highland Park in the western area of New Providence.Free National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands who said that “the Free National Movementsupports the urgent […]

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The Late Obie Wilchcombe

HOA MEMBERS REMEMBER OBIE WILCHCOMBE ON ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH

27 September 2024

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterDuring Wednesday’s sitting of the House Of Assembly (HOA) members of the government andopposition paid tribute to former Member Of Parliament for West Grand Bahama And Biminithe Hon. Obie Wilchcombe who died at the age of 65. It was in observance of the firstanniversary of his death.Wilchcombe a sitting MP and […]

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NEW WATER TANKS INSTALLED IN NORTH ELEUTHERA AFTER 15 YEARS

27 September 2024

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff WriterResidents of Eleuthera are receiving some relief after being faced with a long-standing issue withconsistent water supply. After 15 years with no solution this issue is being resolved in what hasbeen described by officials as an historic moment. Sylvanus Petty Member of Parliament forNorth Eleuthera commented on this long-running issue during […]

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More troops to Haiti, RBDF still unsure of roll

27 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer As more police officers from Kenya are expected to arrive in Haiti following thevisit of Kenya President William Ruto last Saturday, the Government of TheBahamas is still uncertain what role officers from the Royal Bahamas DefenseForce will play.On Monday Wayne Munroe the Minister of National Security provided the mostrecent […]

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MINISTER REQUESTS PUBLIC HELP TO KEEP COMMUNITYCLEAN

27 September 2024

BY SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITERThe Department of Environmental Health Services is continuing its mission toremove derelict vehicles in the capital. The latest removal initiative was inSunshine Park. Environment minister Vaughn Miller and state minister for the environment ZaneLightbourne joined forces with Golden Gates MP Pia Glover Rolle who is therepresentative for the area. Glover-Rolle expressed […]

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A CELEBRATION OF BISHOP NEIL ELLIS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

27 September 2024

Dignitaries, community members and friends of Bishop Neil C. Ellis came together onWednesday September 18 to honour the religious leader whose impact resonates across TheBahamas and beyond. The event marked the opening of the Neil C. Ellis Library and Museum.The list of guests included Prime Minister Philip Davis, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper,Education minister Glenys […]

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BAHAMAS INVESTMENT FORUM IN WASHINGTON, DC --  Photographed above are some the participants of the first Bahamas Business and Investment Forum in Washington, DC organized by The Embassy of The Bahamas. From left to right are Senator Barry Griffin; Central Bank Governor John Rolle; Senator Quinton Lightbourn; Senator Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Barbara Feinstein, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; The  Bahamas Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Wendall Jones; The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Investments; Ambassador Chet Neymour; Consul General Washington Patrick Adderley; Consul General New York Leroy Major; and Michael Fountain, Honorary Consul Chicago.

TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM)

13 September 2024

The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]

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