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Dog Days Half-Marathon the perfect New Year's Resolution!
Most people will say that sports has an amazing, way of making a positive impact in society. Whether it's helping children, communities or even nations, sports make a difference on a daily basis.
PM Minnis says Zorba's Owners show confidence in GB'S Economy
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis noted Friday that it is unusual for a restaurant to retain all of its employees during a time of recession and economic hard times, and that the owners of Zorba?s Restaurant must be commended for not only maintaining the employment status quo, but also expanding their business and making a significant contribution to the economy of Grand Bahama...
'A Taste of Port Lucaya' Launches in Grand Bahama
'A Taste of Port Lucaya' Launches in Grand Bahama
Port Lucaya was a buzz of activity on Thursday night as ?A Taste of Port Lucaya? was officially launched...
GB Minister of State reviews Hurricane Relief Spending
Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson gave a preliminary assessment of how hurricane relief funds were spent on the island of Grand Bahama, submitting that the manner in which those funds were instructed to be spent ?were quite disturbing...?
Minister Mitchell says Investigatios into GB Shipyard Labour Dispute Have Been Completed
Minister Mitchell says Investigatios into GB Shipyard Labour Dispute Have Been Completed
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration the Hon. Fred Mitchell has confirmed that investigations into labour disputes at the Grand Bahama Shipyard have been completed by the Director of Labour and he received the report just a few days ago...
Lighthouse Pointe reopens on Grand Bahama after Hurricane Matthew
THE Grand Lucayan Resort has reopened one of its two hotel and hundreds of hotel workers on Grand Bahama are now back to work following Hurricane Matthew.
Gibson says Turnquest misleading on hurricane criticism
LABOUR and National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson yesterday criticised East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest for accusing the government of failing to complete repairs on two schools on that island after government had been given $200,000 to complete the job. Mr. Gibson said Mr. Turnquest's statements were "misleading" as the government had only received a "pledge" of $200,000 for the completion.
Lucayan owner hit by losses due to hurricane
Lucayan owner hit by losses due to hurricane
WHILE the government strategises over the resuscitation of the Grand Bahama economy in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed yesterday that Hutchinson Whampoa, owner of the Lucayan group of hotels on that island, has "suffered significant losses" and continues to search for potential buyers.
PM's unemployment fears for Grand Bahama
PM's unemployment fears for Grand Bahama
PRIME Minister Perry Christie is concerned about what the slowdown of the tourism sector in Grand Bahama in the wake of Hurricane Matthew could mean for employment on that island.
Struggle for survival
Struggle for survival
When we stopped by the home of Frances Marinette Lewis, in Hunters, Grand Bahama, last Wednesday, it still looked as if a bomb had been dropped on it.