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(Feb 24) 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. read more »
(Feb 23) 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. read more »
(Feb 23) Remarks by Ian B. A. Rolle, President, The Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd at Grand Bahama Business Outlook Monday, 23rd February 2009 read more »
(Feb 21) Remarks by Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham official opening of Ross University Freeport campus Ross, Grand Bahama, February 20, 2009 read more »
(Feb 21) 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. read more »
(Feb 20) 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. read more »
(Feb 19) 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. read more »
(Feb 19) 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
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(Feb 19) 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. read more »
(Feb 19) 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. read more »
(Feb 17) 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. read more »
(Feb 16) The Carnival Conquest will be making her inaugural call to Grand Bahama on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 8am. read more »
(Feb 16) 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. read more »
(Feb 13) 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. read more »
(Feb 12) 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. read more »
(Feb 12) 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. read more »
(Feb 12) 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.” read more »
(Feb 12) 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. read more »
(Feb 10) 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. read more »
(Feb 10) 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. read more »
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(Sep 3) The prosecution opened its case yesterday against a man accused of attempting to rob an armored truck in December 2007, imploring jurors not to concern themselves with anything that has been reported ... read more »
(Sep 3) ArtOvation with TaDa is a weekly one-hour radio show covering Issues, interviews and introspection related to the developing and emerging arts and entertainment industries of the Bahamas. read more »
(Sep 3) BTC and Cable Bahamas have found themselves at odds over the issue of"number portability"which allows customers to switch operators and keep their existing number.
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