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January 30, 2023
DPM applauds Pelican Bay Hotel’s $4m upgrade

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper applauded Pelican Bay Hotel executives for investing another $4 million in upgrades at their property while expressing confidence that the hotel will benefit from the “tech tourism” market his ministry is seeking to lure to Grand Bahama.

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May 02, 2016
PM Christie Officially Opened Sir Jack Hayward Bridge; Says GB Must 'Move' Now

During the official opening the Sir Jack Hayward Bridge in East Grand Bahama on Monday, May 2, 2016 Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie pointed out that Grand Bahama must move now...

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August 17, 2011
Grand Bahama Regatta Returns

After a year's hiatus, one of the country's most northerly regattas is back in the local scene. The 17th Grand Bahama is back, and promises to bigger and better than ever before. The highly anticipated event will be held next week, August 24-27, in the waters of Grand Bahama. Over 20 sloops from around the country are set to compete in three classes - A, B and C - and a number of sponsors have com...

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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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January 28, 2019
Dog Days Half Marathon Celebrates 5 Years of Success & Giving to Community Organizations

Marathon enthusiasts and dog lovers can begin lacing up their running shoes in anticipation for the Annual Grand Bahama Dog Days Half Marathon in Freeport, Grand Bahama...

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November 17, 2015
RISE Programme Officially Launched in Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama

During a community meeting on Monday evening, Minister of Social Services and Community Development, the Hon. Melanie Griffin, officially launched the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, also known as RISE, at the Eight Mile Rock High Gymnasium.

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November 18, 2015
Remarks by Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin at the RISE Community Meeting, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama

I am pleased to be here with you today in Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama as I introduce the Department of Social Service?s new revolutionary signature programme, RISE.

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March 18, 2017
Washington-based Pet Food Institute to Sponsor Grand Bahama Dog Days Half Marathon

When hundreds of pet lovers gather for the start of the 3rd Annual Dog Days Half Marathon March 25 to raise funds for the Grand Bahama Humane Society, they?ll have the support of an international pet food education institution, organisers announced today...

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July 16, 2010
LMR Drugs signs on as National Prescription Drug Plan eyes August start

LMR Drugs, a popular Grand Bahama based pharmacy on Wednesday became the first private Freeport company to signed on to the National Prescription Drug Plan, which will commence in August according to NIB Director Algernon Cargill

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January 14, 2016
Ministry of Health conducts NHI workshop for private physicians in Grand Bahama

Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville pointed out important pillars of the National Health Insurance programme to members of the medical profession at a Ministry of Health National Health Insurance (NHI) Workshop for private physicians in Grand Bahama on Thursday, January 14, at the Sir Charles Hayward Library.

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