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October 09, 2014
Auditor general's report highlights irregularities at customs
Auditor General Terrance Bastian found that a "large number" of bills of lading were released by the Customs Department "without evidence to suggest that duties were collected".
Godspeed, Sir Cornelius
September 01, 2023
Godspeed, Sir Cornelius
Sir Cornelius A. Smith formally demitted office as governor general yesterday evening, after serving for the last four years.
September 01, 2023
Godspeed, Sir Cornelius Smith demits office of governor general
Sir Cornelius A. Smith formally demitted office as governor general yesterday evening, after serving for the last four years.
August 01, 2023
O2 Resort and Marina promises 'different kind' of product for GB
The $20 million O2 Resort and Marina development in Bell Channel Bay is well on its way, U.S.-based Project Manager Douglas Galorneau told Grand Bahama News.
Plan to hike water rate faces pushback
April 25, 2023
Plan to hike water rate faces pushback
Grand Bahamians, particularly business owners whose operations require above average daily water usage, are concerned that an increase in their water bills will negatively impact their businesses.
November 07, 2016
Commentary by Elcott Coleby - This Week in The Bahamas (October 31- November 4, 2016)
The Bahamas Parliament met on Wednesday of this week and as expected Parliamentarians provided updates on the restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Additionally and at long last the Public Accounts Committee tabled its report on the Urban Renewal Small Homes repair program.
Christie touts 100M Sandy Cay MSC cruise port
December 17, 2015
Christie touts 100M Sandy Cay MSC cruise port
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has committed to spending up to $100 million to build and operate a cruise port and marine park at Sandy Cay and, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie, plans "authentic and engaging Bahamian experiences to compliment the construction of a private cruise destination paradise for its 369,000 annual guests".
December 17, 2015
Remarks by Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, M.P. on signing of the Heads of Agreement between The Bahamas Government and Mediterranean Shipping Company Limited (MSC)
Today gives rise to a major economic thrust in The Bahamas as we gather here to witness the signing of a Heads of Agreement between The Bahamas Government and Mediterranean Shipping Company Limited (MSC), the world?s second largest global shipping company and one of the largest and fastest growing cruise lines headquartered in Geneva.
TUC threatens action
December 16, 2015
TUC threatens action
Insisting that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and its affiliates cannot support a government that is "out to destroy us", TUC President Obie Ferguson yesterday called on Prime Minister Perry Christie to intervene with what he said are several outstanding matters that if left unresolved would lead to industrial action "without warning".
October 07, 2015
Govt exempts listed NGOs, charities from VAT for storm relief items
As private sector entities continue to move at high speed to get relief to those areas in the southern Bahamas where it is most needed, the government is participating in the spirit of the effort with tax breaks - in this instance, exemptions and refunds of the value-added tax (VAT) - for charities and non-profits engaged in hurricane relief efforts.
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