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March 11, 2009
Six young ladies to compete for the title of Miss Grand Bahama
The 3rd Annual Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant is one step away from crowning the new Miss Grand Bahama for 2009/2010. We have six beautiful young intelligent women competing for the prestigious title of Miss Grand Bahama.
May 14, 2009
Lucaya International School students become young tourism ambassadors
Freeport, Grand Bahama ? The Year 2 class of Lucaya International School became true tourism ambassadors this week as they created unique posters to welcome the Commonwealth Local Government delegates and regular tourists to Grand Bahama.
September 09, 2009
Grand Bahama?s first dedicated TV channel is launched
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA ? Grand Bahama can finally boast of its own dedicated TV station with the launch of Grand Bahama TV, or GBTV, this week.
April 25, 2012
Grand Bahama Mass Rally Remarks - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham
Grand Bahama;
Young People;
F-N-Ms:
The PLP Carnival of smoke-and-mirrors, make-believe and magic tricks is now on full display for all to see. When you pull back all the gimmicks and the show-and-tell it is the same Do-Nothing, Never-Ready, scandal-ridden party you kicked out of office after a single term.
April 20, 2012
Official Opening C.A. Smith Centre Freeport, Grand Bahama
Ladies and Gentleman:
From the earliest time in my public life I have held a keen interest in creating a physical presence of the Government in Freeport. That is why, 25 years ago as a young Minister I caused the first government administrative complex ? the NIB Building ? to be constructed here in Freeport.
March 19, 2012
Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie_Central Grand Bahama & Pineridege Opening_17 March 2012
FROM WHAT I CAN SEE TONIGHT, IT LOOKS LIKE GRAND BAHAMA IS GOLD RUSH COUNTRY!
I know you?re ready for change, Grand Bahama.
When I visit with you, I hear words like ?ghost town? and ?devastated? and ?abandoned?.
March 19, 2012
Gold Rush Launch of the Pineridge and Central Grand Bahama Constituencies
Remarks
By
Bradley B Roberts
National Chair Progressive Liberal Party
March 17th 2012
Gold Rush Launch of the Pineridge and Central Grand Bahama Constituencies
I am honoured to be here tonight to lend my strong support to Senator Dr
Michael Darville and Julian Bedell Russell, both men of proven ability and
exemplary leadership qualities.
March 12, 2012
Rt Hon Perry G Christie Speech Marco City & East Grand Bahama Launch 10 March 2012
Hello, Grand Bahama!
Look at all of you ? aren?t you amazing?! You look like you?re ready for a new direction! A new direction and a new day!
Grand Bahama, are you with us? Are you marching to victory with the PLP?
Are you ready for change, Grand Bahama?
We?re ready, too!
February 20, 2012
Prime Minister Ingraham Reveals New Plans for Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama I am back! And unlike what Perry Christie told you last night, no - I didn?t come here to ask for forgiveness. I gave you the best of my service. I gave you sincere, honest and trustworthy service. I gave you honourable service. You don?t apologise and ask for forgiveness when you do something right you know.
Relocate the capital to Grand Bahama
October 07, 2011
Relocate the capital to Grand Bahama
Dear Editor,
I believe the government should give serious consideration to moving the capital of The Bahamas out of Nassau, New Providence to Grand Bahama.
New Providence is too overcrowded.? The island is only 21.1 miles long and 6.8 miles wide; yet it is home to 248,948 people.? That means a staggering 70 percent of The Bahamas' population lives in New Providence.
January 04, 2024
Temporary bridge installation over Grand Bahamian Way
The Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs advises the public that a pipeline bridge will be installed over Grand Bahamian Way for a duration of approximately eight weeks.
August 01, 2017
Storm battered Grand Bahama on Alert, Tropical Storm Emily To Be Major
Storm battered Grand Bahama on Alert, Tropical Storm Emily to be major rain event.
Grand Bahama residents are today begged to rush storm preparations or to evacuate residences which may not be able to stand up in the rains and winds of the remnants of Emily.
January 17, 2012
FNM: Opposition's Pattern of Abandonment Neglect of Grand Bahama
With a shameful record of neglect and abandonment of the people and needs of Grand Bahama, the Opposition is running from its record of massive incompetence led by the weakest Prime Minister ever in Bahamian history.
Following the blow of three hurricanes, Jeanne, Frances and Wilma to Grand Bahama, the ever indecisive and ineffective Perry Christie made this solemn vow to Grand Bahamians:"The m...
Boy killed and two hurt in Grand Bahama collision
September 14, 2022
Boy killed and two hurt in Grand Bahama collision
A BOY is dead and two other people were injured following a two-car collision yesterday evening in Grand Bahama.
Tornadoes in Grand Bahama
March 29, 2010
Tornadoes in Grand Bahama
Update: Four deaths reported
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama ? The Met Office is gathering information on tornado activity in Grand Bahama and warned that more bad weather is on the way. Public schools on the island have been closed and parents asked to collect their children early.
Chief Met Officer at Nassau International Airport, Arnold King, said their office had received reports of tornadoes and...
Freeport got weather warning after tornadoes hit
March 31, 2010
Freeport got weather warning after tornadoes hit
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Residents got no warning that severe weather was expected until about 20 minutes after two tornados had struck the northern part of the island Monday.
Deputy Director of the Department of Meteorology, Basil Dean, said he has asked Director Arthur Rolle to investigate why no formal warning was issued early Monday morning.
April 17, 2010
Sports Minister names new Assistant Director of Sports
Steve Burrows, whose name is somewhat synonymous with sports on Grand Bahama Island, has been named Assistant Director of Sports in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture with responsibility for Grand Bahama.
Pelican Bay hosts Swedish National Team
June 15, 2010
Pelican Bay hosts Swedish National Team
The Swedish National Handball Team has chosen Pelican Bay at Lucaya, Grand Bahama, as the destination for a training camp from June 13-18, a first for the island. The 40-strong team will combine a series of hard workouts and weight training in the gym under the leadership of Coach Errol Bodie while also taking the opportunity to tour Grand Bahama and experience what it offers.
Team Handball is ...
Farmers took three of the six divisions
June 18, 2010
Farmers took three of the six divisions
The 8th Annual Andre Rodgers Bahamas Baseball Federation (BBF) Championships, which recently wrapped up in Grand Bahama, proved to be a resounding success.
More than 680 young Bahamians from 38 teams in six divisions took part in the championships. A total of 10 member associations from seven islands were represented. The only BBF member not present was the Long Island Baseball League due to th...
June 24, 2010
Enthusiasm building for 2010 Independence Celebrations
Come July 10th The Bahamas will observe its 37th anniversary as an independent nation and on Grand Bahama Island every effort is being made to sensitize Bahamians on this most important part of the nation's history.
Junkanoo Summer Festival
July 08, 2010
Junkanoo Summer Festival
The Ministry of Tourism in Freeport, Grand Bahama disclosed that this year's Junkanoo Summer Festival is a partnership with some of the leading companies on the island, which include Grand Bahama Power and Light Company, Grand Bahama Port Authority Company Limited, Grand Bahama Island Tourism Promotion Board, MacCal Electronic, Social Affair, Freeport City Council and Bahamas Oil Refining Compan...
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
July 30, 2010
$3m Contract signed for expansion to Rand Operating Theatre Suites
Health Minister, the Honourable Dr. Hubert A Minnis on Friday morning participated in a three million dollar contract signing for renovations and expansion to the Operating Theatre Suites at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Grand Bahama Island.
August 17, 2010
Grand Bahama Goes Green as Young Resident Builds a Water Powered Car
Yes you read it right, probably Grand Bahamas' very first H20 Hybrid
demonstration vehicle.? You can't miss it on the road, as it is clearly
marked "Water Powered Car" and it means what it says. This vehicle
uses the properties in drinking water to greatly increase fuel economy
while dramatically reducing harmful exhaust emissions and it was built
on the Island in less than 2 months ...
Northern Bahamas Disaster Conference
September 23, 2010
Northern Bahamas Disaster Conference
The United States Embassy in conjunction with the Pacific Disaster Center proposed a workshop with limited funds, USNORTHCOM partners with The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). to participate jointly in knowledge exchanges, conferences, seminars, and construction projects. Partnerships such as those between NEMA and USNORTHCOM allow for nations to draft plans and understand each other's...
September 29, 2010
Grant urges Bahamians to educate themselves on disaster preparedness
Works and Transport Minister, the Hon. Neko C. Grant on Thursday reminded residents of The Bahamas that they too have a role to play in disaster management.
Mr. Grant, the Member of Parliament for the Lucaya Constituency on Grand Bahama Island was delivering the closing remarks at the Northern Bahamas Disaster Conference.
Environment Minister says every effort being made to protect livelihood of residents in area affected by oil slick
August 08, 2023
Environment Minister says every effort being made to protect livelihood of residents in area affected by oil slick
Minister with responsibility for the Environment and Natural Resources and the acting Minister for Transport and Housing, Vaughn Miller says every effort is being made to protect the lives and livelihoods of residents in the immediate communities where an oil slick was reported two days ago, namely residents in Pinder’s Point, North Bahamia, Hunters and Grand Bahama in general.
August 04, 2023
17th Annual High Rock 'Seafest' set for August Monday Holiday
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (BMOTIA) has partnered with the High Rock Seafest Committee in preparation for the much-anticipated festival on August Monday.
Appearance of Oil Slick in Grand Bahama
August 02, 2023
Appearance of Oil Slick in Grand Bahama
The Ministry of Transport & Housing has launched an investigation into the appearance of an oil slick in waters at the Buck Eye Terminal in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
PM and others serve the community
June 26, 2023
PM and others serve the community
Donned in chef's hats and aprons, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis, Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, and Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey served breakfast to residents in the communities of Lewis Yard and Pineridge on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
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