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The Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour’s new family entertainment programs and special events delight Resort guests, visitors to the Island and locals alike. In true traditional Bahamian fashion, the Resort proudly offers an array of exciting events and uplifting Island entertainment, earning the title, 'Entertainment Capital of the Abacos!' One of the newest programmes the resort now offers is their unique 'Bahama Buddies' Kids Club.
State Minister for Finance the Hon. Zhivargo Laing said Monday that given the current economic situation facing Grand Bahama, a united Grand Bahama Port Authority is crucial.
Remarks by Ian B. A. Rolle, President, The Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd at Grand Bahama Business Outlook Monday, 23rd February 2009
Remarks by Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham official opening of Ross University Freeport campus Ross, Grand Bahama, February 20, 2009
The Board of Directors of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and Port Group Limited (PGL) today announced the appointment of Mr. Ian B. A. Rolle as President of the Group.
Cabinet has agreed to declare the following six locations as Marine Protected Areas: Abaco Cays, Berry Islands (Chub Cay to Whale Cay), Bimini, South Eleuthera, Exuma, Site 1 and 2 which include, Jewfish Cays to mainland Georgetown and the area east of Blacks Rocks between little Exuma and North Long Island, respectively.
Greetings by Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham Prime Minister at Dinner in Honour of H.E. Hui Liangyn Vice Premier, State Council People’s Republic of China 17 February 2009.
Artist John Cox open his most recent work “I am not afraid to fight a perfect stranger” at the New Providence Art & Antiques on Friday February 27, 2009 at 5 PM.
Below is a link to watch a video of the artist explaining his new work on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOBU1EOm-vM
On January 23, 2008 SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd. launched regular flight service into Marsh Harbour, making Abaco its newest family member in travel destinations along with Exuma, Freeport, and Bimini.
In an extensive whirlwind tour of Grand Bahama, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China Hui Liangyu reviewed the many major investments and developments that have been key to that islands growth and development.
The Reverend Michael Pinder, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Pinders’ Point, joined by Progressive Liberal Party Members of Parliament the Hon Obie Wilchcombe for West End & Bimini, and Dr. Bernard Nottage for Bain & Grant’s Towns, will be the special guests at the Annual Prayer Breakfast being held by the Eight Mile Rock Branch No. 2 of the PLP this coming Saturday, February 21, 2009.
The Carnival Conquest will be making her inaugural call to Grand Bahama on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 8am.
The People-to-People Unit of Grand Bahama is proud to announce the re-launch of the program after an absence of one year out of the market place. During the next two weeks we will be actively recruiting new volunteers to host the many visitors that will participate in the program.
The culmination of an 11-month project was realised on Thursday at the official opening of the newly constructed bridge at Lucayan National Park in eastern Grand Bahama. The event, attended by government officials and Bahamas National Trust representatives, was greatly anticipated as the bridge plays a vital role in the tourism product of Grand Bahama.
Freeport Container Port, a world-class container transshipment hub between the Eastern Gulf Coast of the United States, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean, has upgraded its Crane Operator Training Program through the use a new Ship-to-Shore (STS) and Mobile Harbour Crane (MHK) Simulator from GlobalSim, a Kongsberg Maritime Company.
Senator the Honourable Dr. Jacinta Higgs, Chairperson of the Clifton Heritage Authority advises the public that work on phase one of the Clifton Heritage National Park is progressing well and when completed, Bahamians and tourists alike will be able to enjoy the various historical and natural features of the Park.
As renovations to Government House continue, the old charm it once held is gradually being restored. Alicia Oxley, historic preservation architect at the Antiquities Museums and Monuments Corporation said the objective of the exercise is to “restore Government House as much as possible to what it used to be.”
A judge refused on Wednesday to lower the bail requirement for an ambulance driver accused of trying to extort $25 million from actor John Travolta following his son's death in the Bahamas.
Giora Israel, Senior Vice President of Ports & Destination Development for Carnival Corporation & PLC, the world’s largest cruise line, is slated to address the 11th Annual Grand Bahama Business Outlook in Freeport, Grand Bahama on February 23 at the Westin Sheraton Our Lucaya.
The art works of well known and emerging artists of Grand Bahama’s artistic community will be officially unveiled Friday February 13th at the Glory Banks Art Gallery at the Rand Nature Centre by Senator Katherine Smith.
Something just wasn’t right. Julia Munroe-Neilly’s food bill kept going up but the amount of groceries she was bringing home kept going down. She decided to do something about it. She enrolled in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources’ backyard gardening project.
Infants born at the Princess Margaret Hospital recently were the recipients of safety car seats donated jointly by the Rotary Club of East Nassau and Multi Discount Furniture Company. The donation was part of a Christmas card promotion that the Rotary Club began in December, the proceeds of which were used to purchase car seats with the beneficiary being the Pediatric Wards at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Four outstanding employees and 20 retirees received special honours recently at the 3rd Annual Ministry of Tourism Signature Awards (MOTSA).
Tourism high performers received a spectacular show of gratitude January 30, when winners of the 13th Annual Cacique Awards were revealed at the awards ceremony at the Rainforest Theatre.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going… back to the islands, that is! Furniture Plus celebrates their 20th anniversary throughout 2009 by remembering their cherished Bahamian roots and rewarding those who loyally shop at home here in The Bahamas.
A real estate expert recently honoured for handling $20 million in luxury condo hotel sales at The Reef on Paradise Island has been named ERA Dupuch Real Estate top performer for 2008.
Despite the overcast and chilly start to the day, fifteen of Grand Bahamas' elite bike riders took to the streets to raise funds for the Freeport Rugby Club on Sunday, February 1st.
Making Crown Land available at concessionary rates for home construction and business endeavours, particularly in the Family Islands, is one of the Government’s Crown Land commitments to the Bahamian people.
Hundreds of masked people, adorned in colorful beads, gathered at Xanadu Beach Hotel Friday night, January 30th, for the annual Children’s Home fundraiser. Despite the winds, rain and cold temperatures, many Grand Bahamians made the effort for a very worthy cause. Guests went all out, dressing in bright colours, wearing masks and even traditional outfits for the fun Mardi Gras themed party.
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