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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 […]

Prime Minister Philip Davis

PM Not Prepared To Reveal Names of Party Donors

13 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer After being invited by Opposition leader Michael Pintard to jointlyshare who their major donors are on Tuesday Prime Minister PhilipDavis dismissed the idea and said his focus is on those things that willdirectly impact the lives of Bahamians and campaign finance reform isnot one of them.Following the signing of […]

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JCNP and MOYSC Decide as Valley Boys Factions Unable To Reach Compromise

13 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer After riding high for several weeks and seemingly having the upper hand in theinternal but public battle for the rights to the Valley Boys name, being first toregistered the name and recently laying claim to the Claridge Road shack, TheWay Forward Valley Boys faction will apparently have to swallow […]

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Mitchell Warns Against FNM Rule Heading Into 2026 Elections

13 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Using the Free National Movement’s (FNM) history following a general electionvictory, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell said on Mondaythat there is usually a high level of victimization by the FNM and as politicalparties begin to ramp up in anticipation of the 2026 showdown he warned PLPparty members, […]

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COI CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY AND CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REFORM

13 September 2024

Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer While the two major political parties refuse to budge on implementing campaign finance reform,a third political party is chastising them for non-performance on the issue and promises theBahamian people that they would implement it to restore their confidence in the electorate.Dr, Veronica McIver, deputy leader of the Coalition of Independents shared […]

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FNM Leader Michael Pintard

Pintard Scolds Government For “Entangling” Country With Debt

13 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Hours after the government through Prime Minister Philip Davis the Minister of Financeand Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper the Minister of Tourism Investments andAviation signed a $55 million loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for DevelopmentOfficial Opposition leader Michael Pintard scolded the government for signing the dealwithout first providing […]

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PM Davis Laying Pipes for New Cat Island Water Mains

13 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis has signed a desalination contract between the Waterand Sewerage Corporation and Consolidated Water for two desalination plants.While at his West Bay Street office he said it marks the beginning of an“extraordinary” new chapter for Cat Island.According to the Prime Minister the Member of Parliament for […]

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FNM Chairman says PLP has no purpose or plan

13 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Using the principle of the “purpose driven life” Free National Movement(FNM) Chairman Dr. Duane Sands on Tuesday hours after Prime MinisterDavis acknowledged that he is not willing to reveal the names of politicaldonors and that campaign finance reform is not a priority for hisadministration accused Mr. Davis ofHe said, […]

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PM AND MINISTER OF HEALTH TOUR NEW AMBULANCES

13 September 2024

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis along with Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville toured ten newambulances set to be distributed throughout New Providence and the family islands in theupcoming weeks.By Friday, five more ambulances bringing the total to 15 new ambulances facilitated by theInternational Development Bank will be on the ground […]

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PM: Foundation Being Set for Eleuthera Development

13 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff WriterResidents of mainland Eleuthera and surrounding islands like Harbour Islandand Spanish Wells have been vocal and action-oriented in recent timesbemoaning the lack of reliable infrastructure like electricity, potable water andinternet services.The government has heard their cries and announced several plans to addressthe issues and according to Prime Minister Philip Davis […]

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Walkers Cay Development Heads of Agreement Signed

13 September 2024

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Walkers Cay is a small island of just 58 acres that sits at the top of TheBahamas chain of islands and is rich in angling history with a world-widereputation for premier deep sea fishing and this week Prime Minister PhilipDavis flew to the tiny island to sign a second […]

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