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October 20, 2022
Social Services opens two satellite centres in Grand Bahama for ease of access for senior and disabled citizens

The Department of Social Services has designated two satellite distribution centres on Grand Bahama for clients enrolled in the monthly food assistance program and will cater to seniors one week ahead of the start date for general dissemination.

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February 01, 2019
Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre Launched in GB

Funding for micro, small and medium sized businesses is now available, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest said during the launch of the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre...

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July 05, 2016
Fred Smith sued over beach access

TWO residents of Smith's Point, Grand Bahama, have brought legal action in the Supreme Court against attorney Fred Smith, QC, who is being accused of causing environmental damage and preventing access to a portion of the beach because of a 15ft high groyne constructed at his property.

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September 21, 2012
Ambassador Calls For Easier Visa Access For Chinese

Freeport - Chinese Ambassador Hu Shan was in Grand Bahama on Tuesday for a number of speaking engagements.

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April 15, 2015
Grand Bahama set for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival kick off weekend

Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival (BJC) fever is in the air and all systems are go as Grand Bahama makes ready for the biggest non-stop cultural kickoff party the island has ever seen set for this weekend on Taino Beach...

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June 12, 2023
Minister for Aviation says Bahamasair's new office in Freeport is a sign of its commitment to revitalizing GB

Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Chester Cooper believes that the opening of Bahamasair ticket office in downtown Freeport is a testament of the national airline’s commitment to the growth of tourism, and its commitment to the revitalization of Grand Bahama.

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May 30, 2023
Minister Moxey encourages entrepreneurship among Grand Bahamian women

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey has always been a supporter of small business development in Grand Bahama, particularly those businesses started and operated by women.

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May 22, 2023
GB’s Small Homes Repair program has been accelerated after a slow start

The Small Home Repair Program in Grand Bahama started off much slower than anticipated, according to Deputy Director of Social Services and Urban Development, Senator Kirkland Russell, who said it forced the Ministry back to the drawing board, where, with the guidance of the Minister Obie Wilchcombe, they came up with a wonderful new aspect of the program, which was launched as a Pilot Program las...

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April 14, 2023
BTC to drive a focused agenda in Grand Bahama

BTC is committed to driving a focused agenda in Grand Bahama and has appointed Dominic Petty to serve as Executive Senior Manager with responsibility for the Northern Bahamas.

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March 17, 2023
Minister Moxey says 2023 Island Relays will boost GB’s economy

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey says Grand Bahama is slowly fulfilling the “prophecy” which she has uttered time and time again, of becoming “the home of events and entertainment” and a “sporting paradise”.

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