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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 […]

Commonwealth Bank Honours Junior Achievers

09 July 2014

More than 25,000 young people have passed through the training grounds of Junior Achievement since the late 1970s, learning how to run a business by operating one in a club while still in school, but for this year’s crop of teen entrepreneurs there was something extraordinary about the exercise. SPARKS, sponsored and mentored by Commonwealth […]

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Baha Mar Room Bookings Delayed

09 July 2014

The multi-million dollar Baha Mar resort project is scheduled to open on December 8, however Senior Vice President of Government External Affairs Robert Sands admitted Tuesday “technical glitches” have forced the resort to delay any leisure room bookings. Bookings were supposed to begin on July 1 but because of the issue, Mr. Sands this has […]

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Sir Arthur: The Journalist, The Politician, The Governor General

09 July 2014

Members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Defense Force marched into the eastern gate of Government House on Tuesday Morning in salute to a traditional custom that allowed Sir Arthur Foulkes to conduct a final inspection of the guard before officially demitting office. This final inspection of the guard came after Sir Arthur’s farewell […]

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Prime Minister Perry Christie’s Independence Day Message

09 July 2014

It is with great pride and honour that I congratulate Bahamian people everywhere on the occasion of the country’s 41st Independence Anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone in our country’s history, we must reflect on our past journey to appreciate what we have been able to achieve. It is also a time when we must […]

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Independence Day Fashions Get Amped Up

09 July 2014

Just 41 years ago The Bahamas became an independent nation and with that came the ability for Bahamians to express themselves through music, art, dance and various other forms of art and culture. Of course during the month of July each year, many use this time to show their Bahamian pride and creativity by creating […]

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Dr. Hubert Minnis’ Independence Day Message

09 July 2014

Forty-one years ago, at the hour of midnight, the Union Jack, the symbol of British Colonialism, was lowered for the final time in our country. In its place, was raised, the gold, aquamarine and black flag of a free and independent Bahamas. The dream of equality, freedom and fair play for every citizen of this […]

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Bahamians Celebrate 41 Years of Independence –Looking Forward To A Brighter Future

09 July 2014

Compared to many other countries, 41 years of independence is not a long time. But for a small country like The Bahamas so much has been accomplished over the past four-plus decades, definitely worth celebrating. From achievements in sports, culture, finance, health and politics, among others The Bahamas, although just a dot on the map, […]

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41 Cultural Warriors Honoured

09 July 2014

With The Bahamas’ 41st anniversary only a day away, two Bahamians who are being hailed as cultural warriors are letting the public know how it feels to be a part of the select group of 41 persons set to be honoured during the celebrations. This year’s celebrations are under the theme “Celebrating our Culture: A […]

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Straw Vendors Say Cruise Lines Hurting Business

08 July 2014

Sales in straw products are currently at an all time low, according to some local straw vendors who are blaming cruise line advisories for scaring off potential customers. Some vendors in the Nassau Straw Market said some cruise lines are allegedly are telling guests aboard cruise ships not to purchase straw products due to insect […]

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Sir Arthur Demits Office

08 July 2014

After four years of serving as Governor General of The Bahamas Sir Arthur Foulkes on Monday night brought bid farewell to that post during an official demission ceremony at Government House. In front of the packed ballroom filled with Sir Arthur’s family, friends, political pillars, members of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government, the Free […]

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