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March 27, 2015
Gape: GBPA ownership families must go, and soon

Outspoken Freeport lawyer Terrence Gape told the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce that he believed the government has come to the conclusion that the St. Georges and the Haywards - the joint owners of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), known in Freeport as the 'ownership families' - must sell their stake in the Authority, and soon, if Freeport is to go in a different direction.

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March 12, 2013
Garden of the Groves Commemorates 40th Anniversary With Plaque Unveiling

Freeport, Grand Bahama -- "As the Commonwealth of The Bahamas unites in celebration of its 40th anniversary of independence, the Garden of the Groves also commemorates four decades of existence," stated Henry St. George, Vice President, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA). ?

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November 13, 2012
Mauiva AirCruise Guests Say 'Danke Schn' After Grand Bahama Stop

Freeport, Grand Bahama -- Wishing to spend a bit more time on the island of Grand Bahama, the ten German participants on their first leg of the seven-day Bahamas, Cayman and Cancun Caribbean Paradise Mauiva AirCruise, said a hearty "danke sch?n!" Or, thank you!

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November 02, 2012
New Airline Expected To Arrive In Grand Bahama

Freeport - Grand Bahama will get a boost in visitor arrivals next week when a new airline is expected to arrive on the island as part of a trial run.

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December 05, 2011
Swain Hopes Next Government Has 'ambition for GB'

The newly appointed president of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce has said the island is still in an "economic quagmire", and more must be done to encourage a destination that could boost tourism numbers. "We must find a solution for the tourism sector," said John Swain.

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September 28, 2011
(VIDEO) Welcome to Grand Bahama Island!

You can look forward to a memorable mix of historic charm, modern attractions and ecological wonders on your visit to Grand Bahama Island. There's truly something for everyone. The warm welcome you'll receive is just extra insurance that you'll return again and again.

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June 03, 2011
Grand Bahama Chamber installs new members

Freeport, Bahamas - During the recent Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce meeting about four new companies were installed into this organization.? Joining were Terreve College, Better Care Janitorial, Blade, and Parriswhittaker Law Firm.

During the meeting renowned Bahamian architect/poet/writer Patrick
Rahming was the speaker addressing the topic The Branding of Freeport: You Can't Market What ...

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June 01, 2011
(VIDEO) Welcome to Grand Bahama Island!

Grand Bahama, The Bahamas - You can look forward to a memorable mix of historic charm, modern attractions and ecological wonders on your visit to Grand Bahama Island. There's truly something for everyone. The warm welcome you'll receive is just extra insurance that you'll return again and again.

Check out this video produced for Bahamas.com, the Ministry of Tourism's website.

In this video y...

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April 01, 2010
Auto maker assessing Freeport as supply hub

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce's president yesterday told Tribune Business that he had met "with some fairly major companies" during a one-week business promotion tour in Atlanta and Boston, encouraging a leading car manufacturer to use the Freeport Container Port as a distribution hub/supply channel into Latin America.

K. P. Turnquest said logistics and transportation, along with captive...

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News Article
April 07, 2009
Discovery Cruise Lines cancels sailing due to engine trouble

Miami, FL --- Discovery Cruise Line, which offers cruise service between South Florida and Grand Bahama Island every day of the week except Wednesdays, announced the cancellations of sailings through April 12.

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