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February 27, 2017
Hotel Accommodations at Grand Lucayan Sold Out For Upcoming Faith Fest March 23-25, 2017

Organizers for the upcoming Faith Fest to Grand Bahama Island, taking place March 23-25, 2017 reported that rooms at the Grand Lucayan Resort is already completely sold out and they are indeed happy with the high interest level shown...

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February 01, 2017
The countdown has begun for the Kayak Fishing Tournament taking place in Grand Bahama, April 20-23, 2017

The countdown has begun for the Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament taking place in Grand Bahama, April 20-23, 2017...

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December 05, 2016
Statement by Fred Mitchell MP on Matters Arising at the Grand Bahama Shipyard

Consequent upon a complaint lodged by the labour union for shipyard workers at the Grand Bahama Shipyard about recent occurrences between the union and management, the matter has been referred to the Department of Labour for investigation.

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November 04, 2016
U.S. pre-clearance re-opens in Grand Bahama Airport

THE U.S. pre-clearance service reopened on Thursday morning at the Grand Bahama International Airport nearly four weeks after the passage of Hurricane Matthew.

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November 03, 2016
US pre-clearance reopens at Grand Bahama airport

THE US pre-clearance service reopened on Thursday morning at the Grand Bahama International Airport nearly four weeks after the passage of Hurricane Matthew.

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August 08, 2016
Jamaicans in Grand Bahama to celebrate 54th years of Independence

AS their country prepares to celebrate 54 years of Independence on Saturday, Jamaicans residing in Grand Bahama will commemorate the anniversary with a "Jamaican style" worship service on Sunday.

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July 08, 2016
54 Cubans taken into custody in Grand Bahama in three days

FIFTY FOUR Cuban migrants were taken into custody by Immigration officials in Grand Bahama in three separate incidents over three days this week, a Freeport immigration official has told The Tribune.

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June 27, 2016
A $4.8 million contract for a Sea Wall in Smith's Point, Grand Bahama signed

A $4.8 million contract for a Sea Wall in Smith?s Point was signed between the Ministry of Works and Urban Development and Smith?s Construction Company, Friday, June 24, 2016.

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June 24, 2016
Government awards 4.8m contract for seawall at Smith's Point, Grand Bahama

A $4.8 million contract was signed by government on Friday for the construction of a seawall at Smith's Point to end 25 years of progressive coastal erosion along the southern shore of the settlement in Grand Bahama.

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June 10, 2016
New Charter from Italy to Grand Bahama Arrives

New Charter from Italy to Grand Bahama Arrives

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May 02, 2016
Stronger UK, Caribbean Relations Requires Deeper Re-engagement and Commitment, says PM Christie

Stronger UK, Caribbean Relations Requires Deeper Re-engagement and Commitment, says PM Christie.

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April 01, 2016
Colleagues mourn murdered Senior Customs Revenue Officer

COLLEAGUES of Kevin Hanna, the Senior Customs Revenue Officer who was shot dead on Thursday in Grand Bahama, were in shock and disbelief on Friday as they gathered to mourn his passing.

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February 03, 2016
Brazilians and haitians fail in bid to enter US from Bahamas

NEARLY a dozen Brazilian immigrants were discovered at a local resort in Freeport, and 27 illegal Haitians were brought back to Grand Bahama after a failed smuggling attempt into the United States early this week.

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January 04, 2016
Ministers advise on Memories Resort incident

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration the Hon. Fred Mitchell on Thursday morning met with members of the press along with the Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville.

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December 31, 2015
Statement by the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville

On December 24th, 2015 Mr. Kevin Tomlinson, the Founder and Director of the Grand Bahama Youth Choir, while performing at Memories Resort, was abruptly asked to leave the resort property by the General Manager, Mr. Gabriel Varella.

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December 10, 2015
Grand Bahama police hosts Christmas tree lighting ceremony

Members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force in Grand Bahama, headed by Senior Assistant Commissioner and Officer in Charge of the Grand Bahama and Northern District Emrick Seymour hosted the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, Thursday, December 10, 2015.

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July 27, 2015
Passports now at 12-week wait period

Receiving your passport is now at a 12-week wait period due to an overwhelming demand, said Minister responsible, the Hon. Fred Mitchell, during a press conference at Bahamas Information Services on Friday...

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June 24, 2015
Old Bahama Bay recaptured fishing title in West End

Old Bahama Bay walked away once again as winners of the West End 5th Annual Snapper Fishing Tournament this past Saturday.

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March 09, 2015
Govt accused of 'overreach and meddling' in Freeport

Central government "overreach and meddling" along with the performance of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) continues to "undermine investor confidence" and hinder any chance of long-term economic growth for Freeport and Grand Bahama, according to Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) President Kevin Seymour.

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February 12, 2013
Convention group of more than 1000 arrives in Grand Bahama from Italy

Freeport, Grand Bahama -- Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Michael Darville welcomes passengers from Milan and Rome at the Grand Bahama International Airport on Sunday, February 11. They are part of a group of more than 1,000 for...

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