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Rotkirch retires from Shipyard
Rotkirch retires from Shipyard
COO Byrd named Acting President of GBS. Friday marked the final day for Carl Rotkirch as Chairman & CEO of the Grand Bahama Shipyard, as he retires after seven years as its CEO...
Tributes at the Homegoing of Leviticus 'Vittie' Thomas in Pelican Point, Grand Bahama
A Home Going Service was held for Mr. Leviticus ?Vittie? Thomas in Pelican Point on the weekend. Mr. Thomas was dearly appreciated, and missed, by the Grand Bahama community. The Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis...
Grand Bahama Technical Cadet Corps Programme graduates 30
The graduates of the Grand Bahama Technical Cadet Corps Programme (TCCP) were encouraged to consider careers in the STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics) by Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Under Secretary Angela Pratt-Rolle.
AMMC expands second city historic offerings
AMMC expands second city historic offerings
From Freeport to West End, three new heritage projects are set to open in the nation's second city -- a welcomed addition to the island's tour offerings.
Port Lucaya Marketplace sold half billion in GB investments pending
Speaking at the Grand Bahama Business Outlook last week, Prime Minister Perry Christie announced the sale of the Port Lucaya Marketplace to British businessman Peter Hunt for $5.5 million.
Building a Better Mousetrap Car
Building a Better Mousetrap Car
Freeport ? Employees of the Grand Bahama Shipyard have lent their expertise to the youth of Grand Bahama, who have been working on the 15th annual SECME Mousetrap Car and Bottle Rocket Competition. Avelaino McGibbon, the first Grand Bahama graduate of Kettering University...
Grand Bahama Shipyard Uses Local Expertise to Help Local Teens Build Rockets
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Employees of the Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) have lent their expertise to the youth of Grand Bahama, who have been working on the 15th Annual SECME Mousetrap Car and Bottle Rocket Competition.
Christie Pushes GB Arbitration Center
Christie Pushes GB Arbitration Center
Freeport, Grand Bahama - The prime minister is pursuing a shipping and aircraft registry in Grand Bahama linked with the establishment of an arbitration center, a move that would generate considerable prestige for the island. Perry Christie urged delegates at the Bahamas International Investment and Business...
Storm Surge Destroys Part Of Major Road
Storm Surge Destroys Part Of Major Road
Freeport - Powerful storm surge has washed away large portions of Fishing Hole Road, making commuting to and from Freeport challenging for residents of West Grand Bahama.
Grand Bahama Shipyard Helping Bahamians Excel
Grand Bahama Shipyard Helping Bahamians Excel
Freeport, Grand Bahama -- The Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) currently has 32 young men and women training in their apprentice program - a four year on-the-job training course to learn the ropes of the ship repair business.?