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March 22, 2019
FLIFF On Location: Shows Off a Stellar Lineup of Independent Films

The return of “FLIFF On Location” to Grand Bahama Island and the Pelican Bay Hotel this past weekend, was a heartwarming experience for President and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival (FLIFF), Greg Von Hausch...

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December 06, 2016
Duty-free Concessions Poised to Stimulate Economic Growth in East and West Grand Bahama

As Grand Bahamians continue to rebuild their lives following destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew in October of this year, a government program is poised to make the island?s restoration a much smoother prospect.

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January 30, 2015
Minister Darville Tours Boardwalk Seafood in GB's West End

The Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama, toured Boardwalk Seafood on Thursday, as that business establishment was the first recipient of duty free concessions granted by the government for businesses in East and West Grand Bahama...

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March 21, 2016
Sarah St George addresses the 2016 Grand Bahama Business Outlook

Speech presented by Ms. Sarah St George at the 2016 Grand Bahama Business Outlook
March 17, 2016
Freeport, The Bahamas

First, I'd like to thank Joan Albury and the Counsellors for another year's dedication and hard work on this invaluable forum to discuss the Business Outlook for Grand Bahama with the community.

I'd like to acknowledge our Grand Bahama Port Authority team. Ian Rolle Pres...

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February 10, 2016
Hawksbill Creek Agreement Review Committee updates the public

Chairman of HCA Review Committee, Dr. Marcus Bethel also spoke about an "agreement to modernize the Grand Bahama International Airport and pursue options to lower cost of airlift (e.g., under a public/private partnership agreement)" ? at Ministry for Grand Bahama.

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December 18, 2015
Minister Wilchcombe overjoyed at ground breaking for Fishing Hole Causeway

Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe, expressed extreme gratitude at the contract signing and ground breaking ceremony for the Causeway to replace the Fishing Hole Road, on Friday December 18, 2015.

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March 07, 2023
DPM: 'Great news' on GB airport imminent

Grand Bahamians can expect a "big announcement" on the way forward for Grand Bahama International Airport at the upcoming Grand Bahama Business Outlook on March 16, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper, who is the featured speaker at this year's edition of the annual business meeting.

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May 12, 2022
Govt hoping Grand Lucayan sale will trigger other investments

The government is hoping that the $100 million sale of the Grand Lucayan resort will trigger a spree of other significant investments for the island of Grand Bahama, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Investments Chester Cooper said yesterday as he addressed the economic impact of the sale on the island.

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April 01, 2016
Downtown Freeport drive-in movie deemed successful

Freeport, Grand Bahama - Cars lined the streets of the Downtown, Freeport, recently as scores of residents gathered for the viewing of the first Downtown Drive-In Movie Night.

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March 29, 2016
Downtown Drive-In Movie Night an overwhelming success

Parking areas were packed to capacity, as cars lined the streets of the Downtown center this past Thursday.

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