The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation's Training & Education Department along with the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, The Bahamas Hotel Association, The College of The Bahamas and other industry stakeholders have teamed up to strengthen training efforts in the tourism sector on Grand Bahama Island.

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Health officials at the Bahamas Primary Health Care Training Centre, located at the Fox Hill Clinic, will launch a one thousand pound challenge to battle growing CNCDs within the Fox Hill Community beginning mid-January, 2009 in a bid to fight the growing number of persons who are either obese or overweight.

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Contribution to Debate on a Resolution to Assume $50 million of the Debt of the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) for the Redevelopment of the Lynden Pindling International Airport

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Plans are being fast-tracked for the construction of three new operating theatres and recovery room space at the Princess Margaret Hospital, which is expected to “positively impact” the waiting time for surgical procedures at the state-owned healthcare facility, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis said.

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Hundreds gathered on the lawn of Collins House, Shirley Street as Governor General Arthur D. Hanna clicked on the lights in the garden launching the Antiquities, Monuments & Museums Corporation’s (AMMC) “Festival of Lights” celebration.

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Minister of State for Culture, the Hon. Charles Maynard conducted a walkthrough of the route for the 2008 Esso Junior Junkanoo Parade alongside representatives from the Royal Bahamas Police Force and other Junkanoo partners Monday.

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The police have issued road closure and parking information for the Junior Junkanoo parade on December 11th, Boxing Day Junkanoo December 26th, and New Year's Day parade.

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The Commissioner of St. Lucie County, Florida, Doug Coward and public relations and marketing executives are visiting Grand Bahama as guests of the Ministry of Tourism, as they seek to build business and tourism partnerships between St. Lucie County and Grand Bahama Island.

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SPRING CITY, Abaco – The Government’s housing programme continues on the island of Abaco, with 76 homes under construction in Spring City and the Ministry of Housing offering local residents additional fully serviced lots to carry out their own construction both in Spring City and the Central Pines Subdivision in Marsh Harbour.

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Commander Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), accepted a cheque for $4,333 from the six townships, district council and people of Central Eleuthera for the Hurricane Ike relief efforts for Inagua residents. The presentation was made at the NEMA office in the Churchill Building, Nassau, Wednesday, November 26, 2008.

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The leaders of 14 Junkanoo groups accepted cheque donations from a noted corporate sponsor to assist with preparations for the upcoming Boxing and New Year’s Day parades – donations lauded by the Minister with responsibility for Junkanoo.

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Christmas is a time when hearts are light and the spirit of giving fills the air. A time when merriment and joy pervade, a time when families, friends and co-workers gather to celebrate…


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Minister of State for Culture Charles Maynard said recently that some Junkanoo groups are having trouble accessing money because of the tough economic times.

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After a grueling full day of intense auditions, the judges of You Got Talent? have determined the 18 finalists that will move on to the live stage show on Saturday, November 22. It was a challenging task of choosing the most entertaining acts that will compete next weekend for the cash prize and the opportunity for major international exposure.

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In keeping with the Ministry of Environment’s Plant a Million Tree Campaign, Minister of the Environment the Hon. Earl Deveaux planted coconut trees on land cleared for a community park in the R. E. Cooper/Florence Gardens subdivision

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The three Rotary Clubs on Grand Bahama present Guy Fawkes on the beach, Sunday November 9th, 2008 from 4pm onwards at the Margaritaville Sand Bar, Mather Town.


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In 2008 Rotary International celebrates 103 years of existence, and through the Rotary Foundation and its’ member clubs, much needed assistance has been given to the needy throughout the Bahamas and the world.


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The Grand Bahama Children’s Home brings light into the lives of our children everyday. Children from troubled homes, neglected and often abused learn to flourish and thrive again in the comforting and joyful environment of the home. Seeing these young faces smile is a daily reward for the efforts that go into the running of this establishment.


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Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said The Bahamas has a lot to be proud of as the country has accomplished much during its short 35 years as an independent nation. Giving the keynote address at the National Pride Day celebrations in Rawson Square yesterday, Turnquest said that as the country gets ready to celebrate its birthday this year, Bahamians ought not forget how far they have come and just how much the country has accomplished in a little over three decades.

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A shift in spending habits to say nothing of consumer appetite is nibbling away at the bottom line of sit-down restaurants across Nassau as Bahamians increasingly opt to take away their meals.

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