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December 22, 2016
New Administrative Complex to Bring Jobs to Grand Bahama Complex

The construction of the new Administrative Complex in Eight Mile Rock will create employment and economic activity for West Grand Bahama, said Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, during the Ground Breaking Ceremony on Thursday, December 22, 2016...

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September 13, 2016
'GRAND AGAIN': Major projects take shape on Grand Bahama

MINISTER for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville said Grand Bahama is on its way to becoming grand again through the initiation of several major government projects here on the island.

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September 13, 2016
Grand Bahama revitalization works steadily progressing

A $12 million-dollar contract awarded last week for the construction of the first Junior High School in West Grand Bahama, along with several others granted earlier this year, including one for the provision of potable water in the west and east, another for the Fishing Hole Road project and one for the erection of a seawall in Smith?s Point, moves the government one step closer to securing the fu...

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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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September 18, 2015
Police Force Receives Boat Donated by Deep Water Cay

The Royal Bahamas Police Force proudly received the donation of a 18' Marquesa Police Patrol Boat from Paul Vahldiek and the Deep Water Cay Holdings Limited, September 17, to assist in providing 24-hour policing at the eastern end of the island...

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July 29, 2015
Hawsbill Creek Grand Bahama Amendment Bill, 2015

In a communication to Parliament on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, I announced the extension of the Hawksbill Creek Grand Bahama (Deep Water Harbour and Industrial Area) (Extension of Tax Exemption Period) Act 1993 for a further period of six (6) months...

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March 18, 2014
Portrait of Grand Bahama Labyrinth founder, Barbara Chester, presented to Garden of the Groves

Longtime Grand Bahama resident, Barbara Chester, who brought the community together to create The Grand Bahama Labyrinth...

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February 12, 2013
Unemployment rate increases on Grand Bahama

Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville admitted yesterday that the government anticipated some increase in unemployment in the country's second city when it discontinued the 52-week job training program initiated by the former Free National Movement government.

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October 18, 2012
Five-star Resort To Open In Grand Bahama

Freeport - Prime Minister Perry Christie announced that a 500-room five-star resort, which will create many jobs and stimulate Grand Bahama's struggling tourism economy, will open at the Reef Village property at Lucaya.

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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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