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As COVID cases rise, several schools resort to virtual learning
Several schools on New Providence yesterday announced a temporary return to virtual learning as a result of COVID-19 cases on their campuses. Stephen Dillet Primary School, St. Anne's School, St. Augustine's College (SAC) and Queen's College (QC) are all impacted. "Please be advised that, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases at the Stephen Dillet ...
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Many GB residents hopeful over resort sale deal
Many GB residents hopeful over resort sale deal
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — The government's announcement yesterday that it has chosen Electra Hospitality Group to purchase the Grand Lucayan resort for $100 million has left some Grand Bahamians feeling more hopeful than they have been in a long while. "Selling the hotel is a major plus for the economy of Freeport and Grand Bahama, especially the ...
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Agreement for $100m sale of Grand Lucayan Resort
Agreement for $100m sale of Grand Lucayan Resort
ELECTRA America Hospitality Group has made a $100M purchase offer for the Grand Lucayan Resort at Grand Bahama.
Island officials wary of impact of resort tragedy
Island officials wary of impact of resort tragedy
AFTER three American tourists were found dead at a local resort on Exuma over the weekend, the island's administrator said officials are remaining hopeful that the unfortunate incident will not negatively impact the island's economic recovery.
Residents jittery over resort deaths
Residents jittery over resort deaths
Even as some Exuma residents expressed heartbreak at the deaths of three American tourists at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort on Great Exuma on Friday, due to a cause that has not yet been formally determined, they also shared worries that the incident may negatively impact tourism. On social media, there were indications that some would-be ...
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Acting PM releases statement on deaths at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort
Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper released a statement on Sunday regarding the deaths of three American visitors at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma on Friday.
NEW TAXES ONLY AS 'LAST RESORT': Davis hoping improved collection systems will deliver revenue targets
NEW TAXES ONLY AS 'LAST RESORT': Davis hoping improved collection systems will deliver revenue targets
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis says his government does not want to put any further tax burdens on the Bahamian people to achieve its fiscal projections.
While in Grand Bahama on Monday, Mr Davis indicated he is optimistic about his administration's fiscal plans and said any new taxes would be a "last resort" for his administration.
DAVID GRUTMAN AND PHARRELL WILLIAMS REVEAL THEIR FIRST RESORT: SOMEWHERE ELSE, OPENING AT ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND IN 2024
Something new, and something extraordinary, will soon arrive in The Bahamas. In 2024, David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and Pharrell Williams will partner with Atlantis Paradise Island to open a brand-new resort: Somewhere Else. The property (which is adjacent to Atlantis, and which will take over the current site of The Beach) is set to offer a unique and immersive experience, blending Grutman...
STATEMENT ON GRAND LUCAYAN RESORT, THE BAHAMAS
STATEMENT ON GRAND LUCAYAN RESORT, THE BAHAMAS
Bahamas Port Investments Limited (BPI), Royal Caribbean Group’s joint venture with ITM Group, and Lucayan Renewal Holdings Limited/Lucayan Beach Casino Holdings Limited, the owners of the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama, have mutually agreed to terminate BPI’s contract to purchase the Grand Lucayan after ITM Group made the decision not to proceed with the acquisition. BPI will continue wi...
Davis says borrowing 'last resort' to fund healthcare needs
Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said borrowing will be a “last resort” as The Bahamas continues to grapple with economic and social challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.