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Remarks by Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin at the RISE Community Meeting, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama
Remarks by Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin at the RISE Community Meeting, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama
I am pleased to be here with you today in Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama as I introduce the Department of Social Service?s new revolutionary signature programme, RISE.
PM Says MOU has Potential for Significant Developments on Grand Bahama
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said that it became abundantly clear from the Review Committee?s Report that in order for the economy of Freeport to grow and develop in line with the original vision and purpose of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, new development approaches...
Government Committed to Improved Health Care for All
Government Committed to Improved Health Care for All
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said Friday that the health and wellness of a human being should never be determined by the size of his or her bank account.
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.
Environmental Groups Urge Dry Docking of Plans to Build Cruise Port on Delicate East End, Suggest Freeport Where Infrastructure Exists
Two environmental organisations are calling on Carnival Cruise Lines to dry-dock plans to build a $200 million cruise port in East End, Grand Bahama, citing the area as ?one of the most fragile and important ecological wonders of The Bahamas.?
Environmental groups against plans to build cruise port in eastern Grand Bahama
Two environmental organizations are calling on Carnival Cruise Lines to dry-dock plans to build a $200 million cruise port in East End, Grand Bahama, citing the area as "one of the most fragile and important ecological wonders of The Bahamas".
Unemployed Hotel workers on GB experience financial hardship
THOUSANDS of unemployed hotel workers in Grand Bahama are facing financial hardship while the two major resorts in Lucaya are under repair for extensive hurricane damage.
Turnquest worries about GB job losses
Turnquest worries about GB job losses
Grand Bahama is a disaster and the economy is in shambles as a result of Hurricane Matthew, says Shadow Minister of State for Finance Peter Turnquest.
Grand Bahama United asks for donations and volunteers to aid Grand Bahama in the aftermath of hurricane Matthew
Grand Bahama United asks for donations and volunteers to aid Grand Bahama in the aftermath of hurricane Matthew
On Thursday, October 6th, hurricane Matthew devastated the island of Grand Bahama as a category 4 storm. Many Grand Bahamians have been displaced after numerous homes and businesses suffered major damage, with entire communities almost destroyed Grand Bahama United (GBU) is a group of Bahamians with roots from across the archipelago dedicated to bringing immediate relief to the island with a long ...
GB hotel closures due to storm
GB hotel closures due to storm
Grand Bahama faces a dire economic challenge with the temporary closure of some of its major hotels such as the Grand Lucayan Resort, Memories Grand Bahama Beach Casino Resort, and Pelican Bay Hotel -- all of which were severely damaged by the catastrophic Hurricane Matthew...