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Steps taken to monitor industry
March 23, 2016
Steps taken to monitor industry
GRAND Bahama Minister Dr. Michael Darville has revealed that recommendations have been made for an independently run and year-round environmental monitoring system to be put in place to observe the industrial sector.
St. George questions accuracy of McKinsey Report
March 20, 2016
St. George questions accuracy of McKinsey Report
Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) Vice Chairman Sarah St. George said talks with Prime Minister Perry Christie have given GBPA partners confidence that there will be a "practical and measured approach to the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) Review Committee's earlier recommendations", and that Christie has given assurances that his approach will be "fair and non-coercive".
February 22, 2016
Finance Ministry's comprehensive assessment course begins
The Ministry of Finance Accounting & Audit Officers Comprehensive Assessment Course officially began at the C.A. Smith Building in Freeport, Grand Bahama, on Monday, February 22, during which representatives dealing with financial matters in various government departments began training upgrade in proper financial procedures.
Pintard says homeowners evicted in Grand Bahama
January 29, 2016
Pintard says homeowners evicted in Grand Bahama
FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard criticised the government yesterday, saying it was "unacceptable" that Bahamian homeowners were reportedly being evicted from their homes over an inability to pay mortgages, while the politically elite potentially owe millions to the Bank of the Bahamas and are not made to service their loans.
December 09, 2015
GB power company promises renewables framework in six months
The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) hopes to finalize the criteria for its Renewable Energy Rider (RER) rate within six months of approval, allowing GBPC customers to sell energy generated through renewable energy technologies directly back to the utility provider.
Women's business empowerment event a success
November 30, 2015
Women's business empowerment event a success
Over 100 women gathered at The Grand Lucayan for last month's Coco Chanel Principles of Business for Women event, their hopes set on learning the fundamentals of succeeding in business.
November 26, 2015
BICA hosts 'Saving Investment for Kids' seminar in Freeport
The Grand Bahama Committee of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants partnered with Fidelity Bank to host a presentation on teaching children about money, saving and investment at the Sir Charles Hayward Library.
November 09, 2015
Minister Responsible for Passport Office Says Investigations Ongoing
Investigations are continuing into the missing $25,000 from the Passport Office here, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Fred Mitchell during a press briefing at the Ministry for Grand Bahama on Friday.
Turnquest: Release McKinsey report
September 11, 2015
Turnquest: Release McKinsey report
Shadow Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest yesterday renewed calls for the Christie Administration to release the findings of an independent report on Freeport's economy by international consultants, stating that he and Freeport's stakeholders were effectively "handicapped" in their efforts to understand and improve the state of the city's struggling economy.
August 31, 2015
Tribute by Prime Minister Christie at the funeral service for Sir Albert Miller
I begin by renewing my condolences, and the condolences of the Government and people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, to Lady Miller and the entire family of the great Bahamian whose passing we mourn today, even as we celebrate his life; a life that was blessed with the gift of long years and marked by devoted service to his country, to his family...
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