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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 […]

Primeval Forest National Park Open for Exploring This Holiday Weekend and Summer

01 August 2014

With summer quickly coming to a close and back-to-school right around the corner, Primeval Forest National Park will be open this holiday Monday, August 4 where guided tours will be available to visitors. As the capital of The Bahamas, New Providence is home to two-thirds of all Bahamians, which means it provides the ultimate fast-paced, […]

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Haitian Gov’t Urged to Promote Ease of Business —Chamber of Commerce Planning A Trade Mission Trip

01 August 2014

Given the recent tri-lateral agreements signed to bolster trade and investment relations between The Bahamas, Haiti and Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce (BCC) President Edison Sumner urged its members to explore investment opportunities in North Haiti, the new ‘hotspot’ for business expansion but he also urged Haitian officials to increase […]

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All Female Company Making Waves in Building Industry

01 August 2014

Mention construction and instant images of concrete blocks, cement and hardscrabble men in hard hats come to mind. But in The Bahamas, a softer side of construction is emerging, thanks to a two-woman company that is transforming newly-built condos and townhomes into inviting, move-in-ready homes. It’s the post-construction final touch, the luxurious-looking, highly affordable fully-furnished […]

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Walter Hanchell to Sue BREA

31 July 2014

President and CEO of PGF Realty Ltd. Bishop Walter Hanchell on Wednesday said he plans to sue officials of the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) after the association published what he called “damaging” information in the media. In a press statement issued yesterday, Bishop Hanchell said on July 15, BREA published a list of real […]

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Trio Fined For Damaging Bahamian Flag

31 July 2014

Three people were forced to part with hundreds of dollars after damaging the national flag. The incident reportedly happened on Saturday, July 26 shortly after 8:00 p.m. at the suspects’ home in Sands Bank, Abaco. The trio – two males ages 57 and 20 years and a female, 44 years – all of Haitian descent, […]

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Renward Wells Remains In His Post

31 July 2014

Despite bold headlines announcing that he would step down from his post, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Public Works Renward Wells has still not tendered his resignation nor has he been fired. Mr. Wells has come under fire since it was revealed that he signed a letter of intent to commit the government to […]

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Homeowners Given Ultimatum

31 July 2014

Arawak Homes President Franon Wilson on Wednesday issued an ultimatum to home owners in the Pinewood Gardens phase two area whose land titles are still not regularised to come forward and admit it and then rectify it, or face legal action. At a press conference held Wednesday, Mr. Wilson announced that over the next 12 […]

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Gov’t Revs Up Fight Against Chikungunya

31 July 2014

The spread of the Chikungunya virus in The Bahamas has prompted authorities to bolster fogging measures and launch an initiative to clear down bushes and debris around shanty towns in an effort to stop and prevent the spread of the mosquito transmitted disease. The most recent shanty town to be cleared was off Sir Milo […]

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Gaming Bill Needs More Work, Says Minister –Bahamians Wont be taxed on winnings

31 July 2014

Gaming Minister Obie Wilchcombe said Wednesday that the much anticipated gaming bill has experienced a number of delays and setbacks and has missed several deadlines once set for being introduced in the House of Assembly due to a number of major factors, he also revealed there is still no telling when the bill will be […]

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Free Dog Vaccinations Offered to Fight Distemper

31 July 2014

After nearly 1,000 dogs in the country were killed by a disease outbreak, government officials have partnered with the Veterinary Medical Association of The Bahamas to provide free vaccination against the distemper virus. Members of the public are urged to ensure that dogs not vaccinated in the past month to get a full medical check-up […]

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