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Letters to the Editor: Crime is everyone's problem and responsibility
Dear Editor, The brand-new year 2024 rolled in, fireworks barely subsided, and the country is seething with a high volume of senseless murders. There has been one murder a day. One murder is one too many. The demons are mad. Frustrated Bahamians are quick to blame the government but hesitate to accept much of the [...]
Work begins on $1.5 million roll-on, roll-off facility in Exuma, Turtlegrass Resort developer maintains commitment to preserving the environment and using all-Bahamian contractors
Work began this week on the $1.5 million cargo shipping dock area of Big Sampson Cay, paving the way for roll-on, roll-off (roro) vessels to deliver and offload goods and supplies for the construction of the planned Turtlegrass Resort & Island Club.
$100M Being Pumped Into MSC's Ocean Cay Expansion
$100M Being Pumped Into MSC's Ocean Cay Expansion
BIMINI, BAHAMAS - It's a $100 million Heads of Agreement for the expansion of the Mediterranean Shipping Company's Development on Ocean Cay.
Govt. Signs $100M Heads of Agreement With MSC
Govt. Signs $100M Heads of Agreement With MSC
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A Heads of Agreement signing between the Davis administration and Mediterranean Shipping Company taking place Monday for phase two of a two-year agreement to expand its resort island, Ocean Cay.
Economic Affairs Minister says its difficult for government to impact consumer prices
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday that in the absence of the total expansion of price control, it is difficult for the government to impact consumer prices. Halkitis acknowledged that the high cost of goods is a vexing issue, with the government having undertaken several initiatives to address the situation. "That's a [...]
Energy and Transport Minister Opens Ballast Water Management Workshop
Minister of Energy and Transport the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis opened a three-day National Workshop on Ballast Water Management at the National Training Agency on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Grand Bahama Shipyard Launches $600 Million Transformation
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd. is expanding its operation, helping it regain its position as the largest cruise ship repair facility in the world. The shipyard, together with Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corporation, recently received approval to proceed with an expansion project that is estimated to bring billions of dollars in economic impact to Grand Bahama’s economy over the next 25 years.
$600 million for GB Shipyard expansion
$600 million for GB Shipyard expansion
The Grand Bahama Shipyard is preparing to pump $600 million into its expansion as it prepares to regain its position as the largest cruise ship repair operation in the world, the company said. The shipyard is partly owned by Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corporation. According to a statement, the investment is expected to "bring billions ...
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A resounding no to Atlantis' proposed water aerodrome
Dear Editor, I refer to a published notice of meeting held last evening at Queen's College, hosted by Atlantis, which is seeking government and public support for establishment of a water aerodrome in Montagu Bay to operate seaplanes. While the planned location is outside of the established shipping channel access to the harbor, the proposed location ...
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MONUMENTAL INVESTMENT: GB Shipyard announces $600 million transformation project
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Shipyard has announced that it is embarking on a $600 million transformation, marking a substantial investment in the Grand Bahamian economy. The shipyard, together with shareholders Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corporation, recently received government approval to proceed with an expansion project that is estimated to bring billions of [...]