Search results for : attractions
Report reveals Matthew's financial impact on GB
Report reveals Matthew's financial impact on GB
The impact of losses incurred across Grand Bahama's industrial and tourism sectors as a result of Hurricane Matthew were revealed in a financial damage assessment report on properties and companies owned by Hong Kong-based investment holding company Hutchison Whampoa.
Freeport conserving water, focusing on food supply and city reboot
Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) President Ian Rolle has outlined a rigorous schedule of activities for the authority's foreseeable future to get the city of Freeport back up and running in the wake of the havoc wrought by Hurricane Matthew.
Construction to start on zip-line as Pirate's Cove project nears finish
THE water theme park at Pirate's Cove on Taino Beach west is 90 per cent complete and work on the second phase will begin in the next couple of weeks with construction of Grand Bahama's first zip-line.
GB Minister Tours New Junkanoo Village and Museum
GB Minister Tours New Junkanoo Village and Museum
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville on Thursday visited the Junkanoo Village and Museum and observed the progress of Freeport?s newest attraction, the brainchild of Junkanoo enthusiast Fred Black and his partner Rashad Amahad, located on Yellow Pine Street, directly across the street from the Grand Bahama Millwork Building...
Garden of the Groves Unveils Plaque in honour of 40 years - Celebration Panned for April 27
Garden of the Groves Unveils Plaque in honour of 40 years - Celebration Panned for April 27
Freeport, Grand Bahama -- On July 10th 1973, the Bahamas an archipelago of over 700 islands and cays, gained independence from Great Britain. This was also the year when on Grand Bahama a 12 acre topical garden was dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Groves.
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). ?
GB Marketplace Brought To Its Knees
GB Marketplace Brought To Its Knees
Internal disputes and financial hardship has brought a well-known Grand Bahama attraction to its knees. The International Bazaar, comprised of 85 available shops, has dissolved its association, terminated the staff and will place the property up for sale.
Pelican Bay featured resort for 2009 Ice Dancer calendar shoot
Pelican Bay at Lucaya was the featured resort for the Miami Panthers football team's 2009 Ice Dancer calendar shoot October 19 - 22. Videography and stills photography featuring the 17-strong Ice Dancers were shot around the resort and Grand Bahama Island.
Prime Minister opens Commonwealth Local Government Conference in Freeport
Remarks to Opening Plenary of the 5th Commonwealth Local Government Conference - Freeport, Grand Bahama, by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham
UNEXSO partners with local hotels
UNEXSO partners with local hotels
FREEPORT/LUCAYA, GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, June 23, 2009 ? International Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO), the premiere dive operation and dolphin experience facility located in Freeport/Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island, is pleased to announce a cost saving line up of featured hotel and condo properties to their 2010 dive group programme.