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June 26, 2017
Minister of Health Tours Grand Bahama Facilities

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands made his first official visit to Grand Bahama on Friday, June 23, and said that the services offered on island will be strengthened so that it becomes the hub of the Northern Bahamas...

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June 21, 2017
US Charge D'affaires pays courtesy call on the Minister of State for Grand Bahama

United States Charge d'Affaires Lisa Johnson paid a courtesy call on Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Kwasi Thompson on Thursday, June 15, 2017...

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May 30, 2017
Waterkeepers Bahamas Dives into Summer Swim Programs

Two swim programs in Grand Bahama got a welcome boost this week with donations from Waterkeepers Bahamas, the local licensee of the world?s largest and fastest-growing non-profit solely focused on clean water...

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November 04, 2016
U.S. pre-clearance re-opens in Grand Bahama Airport

THE U.S. pre-clearance service reopened on Thursday morning at the Grand Bahama International Airport nearly four weeks after the passage of Hurricane Matthew.

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November 03, 2016
US pre-clearance reopens at Grand Bahama airport

THE US pre-clearance service reopened on Thursday morning at the Grand Bahama International Airport nearly four weeks after the passage of Hurricane Matthew.

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September 13, 2016
Grand Bahama to serve up a treat at Culinary Fusion Expo

THE Culinary Fusion Expo 2016 will be held soon and organisers are gathering the best in the food and beverage industry to feature what Grand Bahama has to offer.

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September 08, 2016
Minister: Talks are under way to train more nurses

DISCUSSIONS are underway for the implementation of a trained clinical nursing programme in Freeport to address the shortage of nurses in Grand Bahama.

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September 07, 2016
Minister for Grand Bahama pleased with new nursing initiative

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said Wednesday that he is pleased with a new undertaking by the Ministry of Health and The College of The Bahamas to expand the nursing programme on Grand Bahama.

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July 05, 2016
GB Minister says U.S. and Bahamas Are More Than neighbors But Friends

The United States and The Bahamas are more than neighbours, but friends said Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville during a reception on Saturday, July 2, 2016 to celebrate American Independence.

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June 30, 2016
A Fresh Start for 70 young Grand Bahamians

Seventy young men and women successfully completed the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture?s Youth Division, Fresh Start Program 2016 on Grand Bahama and were awarded certificates of completion at their graduation ceremony held at the Grand Lucayan Hotel on Monday evening.

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June 15, 2016
GB Chamber of Commerce meets with Houston-based chamber to discuss investment opportunities in Grand Bahama

Members of the Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) paid a courtesy call on the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce during a recent visit for a discussion on investment possibilities and network opportunities in Grand Bahama.

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May 13, 2016
Fort Pierce Mayor Visits Freeport, Grand Bahama

Mayor Linda Hudson of Fort Pierce, Florida, came to Grand Bahama on Thursday, May 12, on an official visit.

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May 13, 2016
Social Services' Disability Affairs and Senior Citizens Divisions Opened in Grand Bahama

The Disability Affairs and Senior Citizens Divisions of the Ministry of Social Services and Community Development was officially opened on Friday, May 13, by the Minister responsible, the Hon. Melanie Griffin.

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April 25, 2016
LOC fosters peaceful accord with flag football fraternity

According to Nuvolari Chotoosingh, co-chairperson of the proposed Flag Football World Championships Local Organizing Committee (LOC), a "peaceful meeting" took place in Grand Bahama with representatives of the flag football fraternity in the country over the weekend.

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April 13, 2016
Two charged over murders in Grand Bahama

TWO Freeport men were arraigned yesterday in Magistrate's Court in Grand Bahama on multiple murder charges and a number of serious offences.

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March 02, 2016
Top GB student athletes to be recognised

The Second Annual Grand Bahama Sports and Travel Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards ceremony will be held April 24, 2016 at the Hilton Outten Convention Center. The event begins at 3:00 p.m.

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April 13, 2016
National Track and Field Championships Open in Grand Bahama

Hundreds of athletes from throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas are currently in Grand Bahama participating in the 2016 Bahamas National Track and Field Championships.

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April 03, 2016
UPDATED: Three in custody over murder of Customs officer

THREE people are in custody for questioning by police in connection with the murder of Kevin Hanna, a senior revenue officer with the Department of Customs in Grand Bahama.

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April 01, 2016
Colleagues mourn murdered Senior Customs Revenue Officer

COLLEAGUES of Kevin Hanna, the Senior Customs Revenue Officer who was shot dead on Thursday in Grand Bahama, were in shock and disbelief on Friday as they gathered to mourn his passing.

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February 24, 2016
'Happy Tea Garden Party' fundraiser draws support for local cancer patients

More than 200 supporters donned their finest Sunday attire for the Cancer Association of Grand Bahama's first "Happy Tea Garden Party" fundraiser in Princess Isle on February 21. The elegant affair was held in aid of local cancer patients.

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February 24, 2016
Tea party fundraiser draws support for local cancer patients

More than 200 supporters donned their finest Sunday attire for the Cancer Association of Grand Bahama's first "Happy Tea Garden Party" fundraiser in Princess Isle on February 21. The elegant affair was held in aid of local cancer patients.

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February 22, 2016
'Prosper on Purpose' women's empowerment workshop Coming to Grand Bahama

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Resident personal development expert and best-selling author, Angelika Christie is inviting women of Grand Bahama and beyond to attend her "Prosper on Purpose" one-day-workshop on Saturday, March 5th at the Pelican Bay Hotel.

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February 22, 2016
Women's empowerment workshop coming to Grand Bahama

Resident personal development expert and best-selling author, Angelika Christie is inviting women of Grand Bahama and beyond to attend her "Prosper on Purpose" one-day-workshop on Saturday, March 5th at the Pelican Bay Hotel.

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February 05, 2016
Grand Celebration welcomes first anniversary with new ship

The Grand Celebration welcomed its first anniversary on Wednesday, February 3, since its re-launch and upgrade to a new vessel.

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February 04, 2016
Grand celebration welcomes first anniversary with new ship

The Grand Celebration welcomed its first anniversary on Wednesday, February 3, since its re-launch and upgrade to a new vessel.

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January 07, 2016
GB Junkanoo groups receive seed funding for January 23 parade

Schools in Grand Bahama received their seed money during a press conference on Wednesday at the Ministry for Grand Bahama, for the much-anticipated 17th Annual Junior Junkanoo Parade, scheduled for January 23, 2016 at 5pm.

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December 29, 2015
GB Junkanoo groups receive additional seed funding

On behalf of the Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, on Thursday past presented additional seed funds to Divisions A and B Junkanoo Groups.

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December 10, 2015
Grand Bahama police hosts Christmas tree lighting ceremony

Members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force in Grand Bahama, headed by Senior Assistant Commissioner and Officer in Charge of the Grand Bahama and Northern District Emrick Seymour hosted the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, Thursday, December 10, 2015.

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November 25, 2015
Hundreds of trainees graduate from National Training Agency program in GB

"Success is not a matter of luck, it is the result of hard work and commitment."

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November 17, 2015
Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce Explores Business Opportunities in Grand Bahama

While on a mission to explore business opportunities in Grand Bahama, members of the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama, November 16.

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