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February 13, 2009
New bridge opened at Lucayan National Park

The culmination of an 11-month project was realised on Thursday at the official opening of the newly constructed bridge at Lucayan National Park in eastern Grand Bahama. The event, attended by government officials and Bahamas National Trust representatives, was greatly anticipated as the bridge plays a vital role in the tourism product of Grand Bahama.

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February 19, 2009
Top Chinese government official tours Grand Bahama

In an extensive whirlwind tour of Grand Bahama, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China Hui Liangyu reviewed the many major investments and developments that have been key to that islands growth and development.

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July 19, 2021
Humane Society of Grand Bahama calls for support

AFTER the twin nightmares of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Grand Bahama is appealing for donations, saying the progress it has made in helping to reduce the number of unwanted and abused animals roaming the streets is in jeopardy.

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May 12, 2021
More than half of GB hurricane shelters ready

OF the 30 designated hurricane shelters on Grand Bahama, more than half have been inspected and are ready, according to newly appointed island administrator, Cathy Smith.

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January 02, 2020
GBPA and Mercy Corps Partnership Provides First Grants to the Pilot Cohort of RISE

The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and Mercy Corps International (MC) awarded a number of grants valued at over $40,000 to local businesses to assist with their business recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian...

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December 16, 2019
Junkanoo to RUSH into Grand Bahama despite lack of funding after Storms

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is pleased to support the continued and valued tradition of Junkanoo in Grand Bahama...

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December 16, 2019
URCA Hosts Successful Meetings on Grand Bahama with Pledge to Return in 2020

As the independent regulator for the country’s electricity and electronic communication sectors, the Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) is committed to addressing the needs of Bahamians across the entire country. In that vein, URCA’s executives traveled back to Grand Bahama last week for their first series of meetings, post-Hurricane Dorian...

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February 09, 2012
Local twins celebrate their birthday by giving generously to Grand Bahama children's home

Freeport, Grand Bahama - Gemma and Toby Cafferata recently celebrated their 8th birthdays in an extraordinary way: by donating almost $700.00 to the Grand Bahama Children's Home.

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November 03, 2011
Get involved in One Bahamas activities in Grand Bahama Island

Freeport, Bahamas - Under this year's theme, "Building a Bridge Through Culture", the Grand Bahama One Bahamas Committee invites you to attend a Flag Raising Ceremony with special guests and the patron of One Bahamas, His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor-General...

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November 03, 2011
GB Girls' Developmental Soccer League Scores from October 29th

Girls' Soccer Sees Double and Coach Robbin Receives Acknowledgment
Freeport, Bahamas - On October 29th the Grand Bahama Girls' developmental Soccer League started the day with a special presentation to long time coach Robbin Whachell who is also a promoter of girls' soccer in Grand Bahama.

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