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October 07, 2011
Relocate the capital to Grand Bahama

Dear Editor,

I believe the government should give serious consideration to moving the capital of The Bahamas out of Nassau, New Providence to Grand Bahama.
New Providence is too overcrowded.? The island is only 21.1 miles long and 6.8 miles wide; yet it is home to 248,948 people.? That means a staggering 70 percent of The Bahamas' population lives in New Providence.

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News Article
August 02, 2022
PM's 'intervention' sought over 130 Gold Rock jobs

The Opposition's leader yesterday voiced optimism that the Prime Minister's "intervention" will prevent "a substantial blow" to Grand Bahama's economy with up to 130 jobs threatened by the Gold Rock group's closure.

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News Article
April 29, 2022
Murder in Grand Bahama takes year's tally to 48

A MAN believed to be in his early 40s was shot and killed at his home in Grand Bahama early yesterday morning, pushing the country's murder count to 48 so far for the year, according to this newspaper's records.

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September 19, 2019
National Prayer Service in Grand Bahama: “Time for All to Pull Together”

It is time for all people, regardless of religious or political beliefs, to pull together to rebuild lives and communities now that the storm has past, said Rev. Dr. Robert Lockhart, president of the Grand Bahama Christian Council during the National Prayer Service on Wednesday, September 18, 2019...

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December 20, 2010
Remarks by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham

Remarks by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham Leader ? Free National Movement FNM Pre-Christmas Breakfast

Greetings, Grand Bahama FNMs

As you know, you are an important cog in the FNM?s wheel and without you, we would not be where we are today. We are not unmindful of that reality; we know that to be fact. What you did for us in May 1990 in the Marco City by-election catapulted us t...

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News Article
August 29, 2016
FNM deputy demands government explain cancellation of major GB sports event

FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest has called on the government to break its "shameful silence" and give a public explanation of what led to the cancellation of a major sports event in Grand Bahama.

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News Article
May 13, 2016
Seniors Enjoy Their 21st Annual Luncheon in Eight Mile Rock

After 21 years Dr. M. R. Kavala, along with his family, continues to give back to the senior citizens of Grand Bahama.

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News Article
May 06, 2016
PM in talks for University of Miami medical school in Grand Bahama

PRIME Minister Perry Christie and Minister of Health Dr Perry Gomez led high level discussions with medical officials of the University of Miami in Freeport on Friday concerning a possible extension of a medical school in Grand Bahama, where there are plans for a new state-of-the-art medical facility.

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News Article
February 29, 2016
Two Cubans still being sought by Immigration Department

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration the Hon. Fred Mitchell said Friday that the two Cubans ordered released by the courts last week are being sought by the Department of Immigration.

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News Article
February 29, 2016
Two Cubans still being sought by Immigration Department

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration the Hon. Fred Mitchell said Friday that the two Cubans ordered released by the courts last week are being sought by the Department of Immigration.

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