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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 […]

PM: There’s Hope For The Youth

13 August 2014

Despite recording the bloodiest weekend in recent times where five people – three men and two women – were killed in separate shooting incidents in the capital, Prime Minister Perry Christie on Tuesday expressed optimism and hope that the country’s youth will turn the tide in A customary, Prime Minister Perry Christie visited various churches […]

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Murder Suspect Gunned Down

13 August 2014

Police officials said a man who is believed to be responsible for two of the four murders that occurred on Monday was gunned down the same night, only hours after he allegedly committed the crimes. Officer-in-Charge of the Central Detective Unit (CDU) Superintendent Paul Rolle said yesterday that the man’s lifeless body was found along […]

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Mother Of Four Identified as Murder Victim

13 August 2014

One of the victims from Monday’s homicides has been identified as 33-year-old Nadia Tracy Cartwright. Cartwright was killed early Monday morning just after 2:30 a.m. on Blue Hill Road opposite the entrance to Yellow Elder Gardens. Reports are that the Marshall Road resident was on the back of a trail motorcycle when a grey Nissan […]

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Growing Opposition to COB Presidential Pick

13 August 2014

Amid the controversy surrounding the possible reappointment of former College of The Bahamas (COB) President Dr. Rodney Smith, founding member of The Bahamas National Citizens Coalition (BNCC) Wesley Campbell called for Cabinet to reject the recommendation from the College Council. Mr. Campbell said the leaders of the college are obligated and must set the highest […]

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Americans Plead Guilty to Breaching Fisheries Act

13 August 2014

Four American citizens appeared in the Magistrates Courts Monday to face charges related to breaching the Fisheries Act. George Fritzgerald, 47, 20-year- old Tyler Fritzgerald, 39-year-old Cammy Fritzgerald and 39 -year-old Jennifer Taylor were arraigned before Deputy Chief Magistrate Helen Jones. George pleaded guilty to assisting in illegal landing, he was given a conditional discharge […]

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“Country Handicapped By Crime,” Says PM

13 August 2014

In light of nearly 24 hours of carnage in the capital where five people were killed due to gun violence, Prime Minister Perry Christie on Tuesday said the country is facing “handicapping social challenges” as criminals continue to run rampant on the streets. Mr. Christie briefly touched on the recent crime spate in the country […]

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No Reduction In Smart Phone Duty, Says Williams

13 August 2014

Despite a push from the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organisations (CANTO) to it member states to reduce tariffs on smart phones, Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) CEO Leon Williams recently said that this reduction is unlikely to happen here in The Bahamas until there is a major tax reform. The reason, Mr. Williams said, is […]

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Melia’s Begins $19M Renovation Project

13 August 2014

Phase one of the Melia Nassau Beach property’s $19 million renovation plan has begun with the expectation that everything will be complete by November. According to officials, renovations throughout the entire Cable Beach resort should be finished by early 2016. “The resort will remain open throughout the redesign with minimal interruptions to the guest experience,” […]

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Violence At PMH

12 August 2014

After having to rush to the scenes of four murders in 13 hours, police officials were also called to the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) Sunday night to investigate “a violent disturbance” in the Accident and Emergency Department involving a doctor, hospital staff and a group of angry visitors. It is reported that Emergency Medical Services […]

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Murder Suspect Arraigned

12 August 2014

The man police believe is responsible for last month’s murder of 33-year-old Jermaine Russell alias ‘Timer’ was arraigned yesterday in the Magistrate’s Court. Twenty-seven-year-old Mark Augustine appeared in Court Number 11 before Magistrate Sabu Swain to answer to the murder charge. Russell was shot several times shortly after 3:00 a.m. on July 27 through Apple […]

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