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October 06, 2011
Doris Drucilla Johnson, 48

Funeral Service for MRS. DORIS DRUCILLA JOHNSON, 48, years of #6B Tasman Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Freetown, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at: 11:00 a.m. at St. Cleveland Baptist Church, Freetown, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev. Preston L. Cooper assisted by Rev. Hosea Lewis and Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Freetow...

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June 28, 2011
Grand Bahama Chamber announces The Legal Desk with Attorney Rengin Johnson, Thursdays

Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Education Committee is pleased to announce The Legal Desk with Attorney at Law, Rengin Johnson, every Thursday from 5pm - 6pm at the Grand Bahama Chamber headquarters on Mall Drive, Freeport.

Topics: Business License Act, Employment Act, Incorporating, Arbitration and?Other Business Legal Matters FREE to the general public - Space is limi...

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March 10, 2011
Tamaro Myers Johnson, 23

Tamaro Myers Johnson, 23 of #5 Weddell Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Monday, March 7, 2011.

He is survived by his daughter: Tonia Johnson; mother: Louise Rolle; father: Myers Johnson (Stanyard Creek, Andros); numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangement ...

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June 23, 2017
Johnson Scores Latest Technology at GBPA BootCamp

The BTC SME and Enterprise teams were happy to be part of the Grand Bahama Port Authority's Boot-camp to support Business on Grand Bahama Island. This free event was hosted by the GBPA and supported by many corporate sponsors like BTC's Northern Service...

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June 02, 2011
Gladys Parks Johnson, 94

Funeral Service for Gladys Parks Johnson, 94 a resident of #144 Magellan Crest, Freeport and formerly of Gregory Town, Eleuthera will be held at St. Paul?s Methodist Church East Sunrise Highway and Beachway Drive Freeport, on Saturday June 4th 2011 at 10:00 am. Officiating will be Rev. Theophilus Rolle assisted by Rev. Kenneth Lewis & Rev. Dr. J. Emmette Weir. Interment will follow in the Grand Ba...

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March 24, 2011
Tamaro Marcellus Mais Johnson, 24

Funeral Service for Tamaro Marcellus Mais Johnson, 24 of #5 Weddell Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Faith?s Anglican Church, Stanyard Creek, Andros. Officiating will be the Rev?d Fr. Ethan P.J. Ferguson assisted Lay Minister Wilfred Johnson and Catechist Doreen Porter. Interment will follow in the St. Faith?s Church Cemetery, Stanyard Cr...

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July 05, 2013
Quotable Caribbean: Beverly Nicholson-Doty, Sir Richard Branson, David Johnson, and more...

"Caribbean people will argue over many things, but they are unanimous and non-partisan in their commitment to make healthy economies even more robust and profitable.

This is why we need to see greater commitments from our policymakers to recognize the true value of tourism to the economy so they, in turn, can ensure national budgets reflect the need to responsibly develop our region's major eco...

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December 05, 2011
Johnson says he is still DNA

The Freeport News: Osman Johnson said that he has not left the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) as was reported on Thursday by another media house.

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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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January 13, 2023
Grand Bahama to have third full-time judge in May

ANOTHER Supreme Court judge is expected to start serving on the bench in Grand Bahama on May 1, Chief Justice Ian Winder announced in Freeport on Friday.

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November 18, 2022
Three hundred available jobs and 29 private companies to greet job seekers at Labor on the Blocks 2.0 in GB

With 300 jobs available and with 29 private sector companies, along with a number of government agencies all in one place, Labor on the Blocks 2.0 in Freeport, Grand Bahama is expected to be teeming with opportunities and expectation for those seeking employment.

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July 05, 2022
Orlando to GB air service returns

Bahamasair's relaunch of its Orlando to Grand Bahama service on Thursday was cause for excitement, as tourism stakeholders welcomed passengers on the non-stop, 50-seater aircraft to the island. The direct flights to Grand Bahama came to a halt in 2019 after Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) was damaged due to severe flooding from Hurricane Dorian. ...

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May 06, 2021
Container Port donations to help young Grand Bahamians

THE Freeport Container Port recently made financial donations to four local organisations that are making a positive impact on young people in Grand Bahama.

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Grand Lucayan, Sold
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March 03, 2020
Grand Lucayan, Sold

The Government of The Bahamas sold the Grand Lucayan on Monday, March 2, 2020 to a partnership between Royal Caribbean International and ITM (Bahamas Port Investments Ltd.), which is expected to make a $250 million investment between the hotel and the redevelopment of the cruise port...

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December 17, 2019
Return of Sunwing to Grand Bahama, restart of international flights to the island

Grand Bahama’s tourism got a big boost on Saturday and when Sunwing Airlines made its official return to the island, since Hurricane Dorian...

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August 01, 2019
Minister Campbell Applauds $37,000 Donation to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie Campbell visited Grand Bahama, July 31, 2019 to participate in the presentation of a substantial financial donation to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home.

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December 14, 2011
BTC Launches 4G in Grand Bahama

4G Launched in Grand Bahama ? Hundreds witnessed the 4G launch at the BTC Experience Center on Pioneer?s Way in Grand Bahama today. The lightning-fast technology that opens a world of entertainment, e-business and social interaction on a mobile device went live in New Providence December 5 and will be rolled out throughout the populated areas of Grand Bahama over the coming few weeks. It's the cul...

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April 16, 2018
Minister Thompson says Grand Classica launch is timely

Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson, says the introduction of the Classica comes when government is taking steps to revitalize the tourism industry in Grand Bahama...

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February 23, 2016
'The dollar that could' benefits Grand Bahama charities

Three charitable organizations were the recipients of a cheque for $6,000 each on Friday evening, thanks to the generosity of Bahamas Striping Group of Companies and Caribbean Pavement Solutions. The presentations were made at Pelican Bay Resort.

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May 23, 2016
Save The Bays YEA Volunteers Pour 400+ Hours into Grand Bahama YMCA Facelift, Y Director Calls Transformation 'Breathtaking'

When parents and friends turned out for the Youth Environmental Ambassadors graduation ceremony at the YMCA in Grand Bahama May 6, they were greeted by what was called ?a breathtaking surprise? ? a completed renovated facility, thanks to volunteers from Save The Bays.

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May 18, 2016
GBPA and chamber partner for Houston trade mission

Grand Bahama businesses now have an ally in the city of Houston, Texas, as executives of the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce (GHBCC), the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) have forged a partnership of collaboration and trade.

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February 24, 2016
'The Dollar That Could' benefits Grand Bahama charities

Three charitable organizations were the recipients of a cheque for $6,000 each on Friday evening, thanks to the generosity of Bahamas Striping Group of Companies and Caribbean Pavement Solutions.

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November 24, 2015
105 Graduates from National Training Agency in Grand Bahama

One hundred and five trainees of the National Training Agency's Grand Bahama 2nd and 3rd Cohorts graduated on Monday evening during a ceremony at the Foster B. Pestaina Centre, following a 14-week job preparation course.

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April 20, 2015
Grand Bahama still buzz about Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival and Wanting More

Two days following the closure of the opening segment of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2015, residents on Grand Bahama and in fact many visitors to the island were talking about the success of the event...

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December 16, 2014
Increased Cruise Service to Boost GB Tourism

Grand Bahama?s tourism sector is expected to grow significantly in 2015 according to both the Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville and Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Obadiah Wilchcombe...

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December 08, 2014
Grand Bahama Minister Optimistic as he addresses Spanish Course Graduates

Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. the Hon. Michael Darville, told graduates of the Spanish for Tourism Workplace course that the worst for Grand Bahama is over, and brighter days are ahead...

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September 26, 2014
Miss Grand Bahama readies for two international pageants

Seventeen (17) year old Sunland Baptist Academy graduate Sade Colebrook, sponsored by Exquisite Collection, was crowned Miss Grand Bahama 2014 in Freeport on July 27th...

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December 24, 2012
Miss Grand Bahama Prepares to Leave for Colombia

FREEPORT, Bahamas - Miss Grand Bahama 2012, Kristie Farah is preparing for the Miss International Coffee Beauty Contest.

The 42nd International Coffee Beauty Contest will be held in Manizales, Colombia from January 6th to the 13th, 2013. Manizales is located in the center of the Colombian Andes, and this year Manizales is preparing to host their 57th version of its traditional Manizales Festiv...

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May 22, 2012
Kristie Farah crowned Miss Grand Bahama 2012!

Freeport, Bahamas - The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant came to a close on May 20th, 2012 after a busy weekend of activities. Saturday, May 19th the contestants were involved in a car parade from the YMCA leading to the Port Lucaya Marina for the National Costume Completion. After little rest, the contestants had to be fresh and ready for the big finale night on Sunday, May 20th.

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November 04, 2011
Where are the DNA's GB candidates

Dear Editor,
Branville McCartney and his Democratic National Alliance (DNA) announced the names of their three candidates for Grand Bahama in early July of this year.? The party's launch, which was held at the Grand Lucayan Resort, was a smashing success.?

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