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February 27, 2023
International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute to hold Retreat on Grand Bahama Island

The Chairman and Board of Directors of the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI) are pleased to announce its 14th Annual Board of Directors Retreat and Meetings to be held on Grand Bahama Island, March 2- 5, 2023.

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January 31, 2023
Pelican Bay Resort unveils latest upgrade

After spending $4 million to renovate 48 of its suites, Pelican Bay Resort hosted a reception at the property on Friday and allowed specially invited guests to tour the rooms.

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December 05, 2022
Grand Bahama welcomes Nieuw Statendam on inaugural visit

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey was on hand to welcome Holland America Cruiseline’s Nieuw Statendam on its inaugural visit to Grand Bahama on Friday, December 2, 2022.

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August 12, 2022
Gearing up for the 'East End Rake and Scrape Festival' in Grand Bahama

The 'East End Rake and Scrape Festival' has been added to the 'Experience Grand Bahama' lineup, announced Elaine Smith of the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation during a press conference at Taino Beach on Thursday, August 11, 2022.

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July 26, 2022
Loss of night flights 'impeded' tourism, business and GB rebuild

Stakeholders are calling for operational times at Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) to be extended by at least two hours. Presently, operations at GBIA shut down at 6 p.m. Grand Bahama News learned that if an airline or private aircraft operator submits a request for operations to extend beyond that time, an additional fee is charged. ...

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July 25, 2022
Cooper defends action on GBIA

Revealing that modular offices for displaced Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) workers have arrived in the country and will be installed in short order, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper has defended the Davis administration's efforts to improve the facility.

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June 28, 2022
More power on the way for GB airport

The five generators ordered by the government last year are presently being installed at Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA), Minister of Tourism, Aviation, and Investments Chester Cooper said. The installation process is expected to be completed by June 30. "Once the project is finished, the airport will have the power necessary for evening flights.

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May 17, 2022
Govt 'keenly focused' on airport for Grand Bahama

TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said the government is "keenly focused" on the Grand Bahama International Airport, telling Parliament they hope to complete the first phase of redeveloping GBIA by January 2025.

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May 13, 2022
Cooper: We will ensure resort deal closes as planned

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said yesterday he understands some Grand Bahamians' skepticism regarding the announcement of the sale of Grand Lucayan resort, but assured that the government will deliver for the island and close the deal.

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May 12, 2022
Minister hopeful for 'trickle-down-effect'

GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said the sale of Grand Lucayan Resort will have an "enormous trickle-down effect" on the island and for the Port Lucaya Marketplace.

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