Prime Minister highlights illegal migration and arms trafficking during meeting with US Vice President.

Prime Minister Philip Davis met with US Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House the day before to discuss some of the issues facing the Bahamas and the rest of the Caribbean

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According to a statement released by the prime minister's office yesterday, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen partnerships with the Bahamas

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“In discussing issues related to our bilateral relationship, the High Minister and the Vice President stressed the importance of strengthening efforts to combat illegal maritime

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The High Minister also raised the importance of reestablishing the prior authorization centers in Grand Bahama, an important step to help the economic restoration of the island

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He further stated that the dialogue was expanded to cover some of the local issues, including food and electricity protection, and efforts to combat climate trade

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It was also mentioned that, as CARICOM president, Davis believes it is very important that the United States and other partners within the hemisphere

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the United States reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen partnerships with the Bahamas and with the nations and human beings of the Caribbean.

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efforts to combat illegal maritime migration and reduce the flow of arms entering the Bahamas illegally from the United States. The High Minister

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