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July 26, 2017
DPM announces establishment of BIA satellite office in GB

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - The government of The Bahamas has made the commitment to establish a satellite office of the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA) in Grand Bahama, with the focus of speeding up investment opportunities on the island.
This announcement came from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest, who was the guest speaker at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce's m...

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July 09, 2017
Government to Pay Potable Water Connection Deposit for GB Residents

In its efforts to assist some residents in Grand Bahama in taking advantage of some of the basic necessities of life, the Government of The Bahamas has agreed to pay a deposit of $150 for those residents who qualify, to provide for service connection to access potable water...

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July 10, 2017
Togetherness Theme for National Pride Celebration in West End Grand Bahama

National Pride Day in Grand Bahama was celebrated with simultaneous raising of the Bahamian Flag on Friday morning, July 7, 2017, as part of the 44th Independence celebrations taking place throughout The Bahamas...

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June 22, 2017
Mitchell: GB at rock bottom, needs cash injection

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator Fred Mitchell warned yesterday that Grand Bahama has reached "rock bottom" and is in need of an injection of money to keep the island's economy afloat.
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis revealed last week that the revitalization of Grand Bahama is at the center of his government's national development objectives, and revealed that the island will be marketed ...

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May 25, 2017
New administration plans 'rebound' for Grand Bahama

The Free National Movement-led government yesterday pledged a "rebound" of Grand Bahama by giving the island a signature brand identity and bringing "strategic" partners who will bring world-class tournaments and competitions to the second capital.
In the Speech from the Throne, read by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling, which outlines the new government's plans for the country, the govern...

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September 23, 2016
Darville encourages BACO to assist in maintaining solid financial frameworks

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, on Friday, September 23, 2016, urged attendees of the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers to work with the government to revitalize Grand Bahama and empower the people.

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January 22, 2016
UPDATES: All government schools closed as northwest Bahamas braces for severe weather

ALL government schools in Andros, the Berry Islands, Grand Bahama and New Providence have been closed on Friday as the northwest Bahamas braces for severe thunderstorms and the possibility of flooding, waterspouts and tornadoes...

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July 29, 2015
Hawsbill Creek Grand Bahama Amendment Bill, 2015

In a communication to Parliament on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, I announced the extension of the Hawksbill Creek Grand Bahama (Deep Water Harbour and Industrial Area) (Extension of Tax Exemption Period) Act 1993 for a further period of six (6) months...

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September 19, 2010
Prime Minister Ingraham Tours Construction of 18 million Government Complex

Freeport, Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, accompanied by Housing
Minister the Hon. Kenneth Russell, toured the $18.3 million Government
Administrative Complex currently under construction on the Mall Drive in
Freeport, on Saturday, September 18, 2010. The 

65,000 sq.ft. complex will primarily accommodate The Bahamas Customs Department and the Immigration Department....

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September 21, 2010
Prime Minister Ingraham Tours Construction of $18 million Govt Complex, Freeport

Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, accompanied by Housing Minister the Hon. Kenneth Russell, toured the $18.3 million Government Administrative Complex currently under construction on the Mall Drive in Freeport, on Saturday, September 18, 2010.

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