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June 15, 2016
Darville: We are better, stronger, GB is headed in the right direction

Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. Michael Darville admitted that while there is still more work to complete in the nation?s second city, the island is better, stronger and moving forward in the right direction.

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May 18, 2016
GBPA and chamber partner for Houston trade mission

Grand Bahama businesses now have an ally in the city of Houston, Texas, as executives of the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce (GHBCC), the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) have forged a partnership of collaboration and trade.

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May 13, 2016
BAMSI to open institute in Grand Bahama

THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute will be established in Grand Bahama, said Agriculture Minister V Alfred Gray during a press conference at the Ministry for Grand Bahama on Thursday.

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May 12, 2016
Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute to be Established in Grand Bahama

Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) will be established in Grand Bahama, said Minister responsible, the Hon. V. Alfred Gray during a press conference at the Ministry for Grand Bahama on Thursday.

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May 02, 2016
PM Christie Officially Opened Sir Jack Hayward Bridge; Says GB Must 'Move' Now

During the official opening the Sir Jack Hayward Bridge in East Grand Bahama on Monday, May 2, 2016 Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie pointed out that Grand Bahama must move now...

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May 02, 2016
G.B Minister Remembers Sir Jack Hayward at Bridge Opening

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville was keen to point out the contributions made by the late Sir Jack Hayward towards today?s Official Opening of the new Sir Jack Hayward Bridge, which connects East Grand Bahama with the city of Freeport.

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April 28, 2016
9th U.K-Caribbean Ministerial Forum Convenes in Grand Bahama

One hundred and fifty delegates from 23 countries will converge on Grand Bahama for the 9th UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum, April 28-30, 2016 at the Grand Lucayan resort, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Fred Mitchell announced during a press conference on Wednesday.

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April 06, 2016
Grand Bahama ready for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival kickoff weekend

Grand Bahama is getting ready to roll out its signature Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff event and with just over a week left, The Grand Life Street Team has hit the road in a mad rush of excitement to ignite the fever.

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April 01, 2016
PM projects job generation at new Freeport facility

Prime Minister Perry Gladstone Christie was in Grand Bahama Thursday morning, March 31, participating in ground breaking ceremonies for Pharmachem Technologies G.B. Limited Manufacturing Plant 3.

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April 01, 2016
At Ground Breaking of $120 Million Pharmachem Facility, PM Projects Job Generation for Years to Come

Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie was in Grand Bahama Thursday morning, March 31, participating in ground breaking ceremonies for Pharmachem Technologies G.B. Limited Manufacturing Plant 3.

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April 01, 2016
PharmaChem breaks gound for expansion

Expansion for a new manufacturing plant at PharmaChem Technologies (Grand Bahama) Ltd. was officially initiated with a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday March 31, 2016 on the facility site on West Sunrise Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

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March 18, 2016
Prime Minister states bold vision for Grand Bahama at Business Outlook

Moving forward, the Government of The Bahamas will join the private sector in making things happen in a meaningful way in Grand Bahama, said the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance during the opening of Bahamas Business Outlook Grand Bahama.

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March 17, 2016
Planning is Key in Future of GB, says PM

Planning is key to the future growth of Grand Bahama, said Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Minister of Finance, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, during the official opening of Bahamas Business Outlook Grand Bahama on Thursday, March 17...

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March 17, 2016
Prime Minister States Bold Vision for Grand Bahama at Business Outlook

Moving forward, the Government of The Bahamas will join the private sector in making things happen in a meaningful way in Grand Bahama, said the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance during the opening of Bahamas Business Outlook Grand Bahama...

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March 15, 2016
Mitchell pleased with GB Shipyard's training initiative for Bahamians

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell said Friday that he was very pleased with the new training initiative put in place at Grand Bahama Shipyard to train a large number of Bahamians in various aspects of ship repair.

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March 11, 2016
Government of The Bahamas and Grand Bahama Shipyard establish apprenticeship-to-employment template

The collaboration between the Government of The Bahamas and Grand Bahama Shipyard will be used as a template for other joint ventures to create employment for qualified Bahamians, said the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, during the agreement signing ceremony at Grand Bahama Shipyard on Thursday, March 10.

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March 11, 2016
GB Shipyard and Government of The Bahamas establish Apprenticeship to Employment template

The collaboration between the Government of The Bahamas and Grand Bahama Shipyard will be used as a template for other joint ventures to create employment for qualified Bahamians, said the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, during the agreement signing ceremony at Grand Bahama Shipyard on Thursday, March 10.

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February 29, 2016
Hawksbill Creek Agreement review committee chairman addresses concerns with business community

Chairman of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement Review Committee (HCARC) Dr Marcus Bethel suggested the government would make a determination on the Hawksbill Creek Agreement's expiring tax concessions within the next three months.

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February 29, 2016
Caribbean Export Development Agency meets in Grand Bahama

Delegates of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) are meeting in Grand Bahama to discuss matters of export development, trade and investment affecting the region.

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February 24, 2016
'The Dollar That Could' benefits Grand Bahama charities

Three charitable organizations were the recipients of a cheque for $6,000 each on Friday evening, thanks to the generosity of Bahamas Striping Group of Companies and Caribbean Pavement Solutions.

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February 23, 2016
'The dollar that could' benefits Grand Bahama charities

Three charitable organizations were the recipients of a cheque for $6,000 each on Friday evening, thanks to the generosity of Bahamas Striping Group of Companies and Caribbean Pavement Solutions. The presentations were made at Pelican Bay Resort.

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February 23, 2016
Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce meets with business owners in west GB to address key concerns

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) executive board recently assembled in West Grand Bahama to meet with business owners in Eight Mile Rock regarding their involvement in the GBCC.

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February 23, 2016
Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce meets with business owners in west GB to address key concerns

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) executive board recently assembled in West Grand Bahama to meet with business owners in Eight Mile Rock regarding their involvement in the GBCC.

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February 10, 2016
Road safety committee targets high school students

If you are a high school student living on Grand Bahama Island and concerned for the safety of all road users, you now have an opportunity to say what you feel. The Grand Bahama Road Safety Committee announced Wednesday an Essay Competition on the topic: Making Our Roads Safer for All Road Users.

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February 11, 2016
Road Safety Committee targets high school students with essay competition

If you are a high school student living on Grand Bahama Island and concerned for the safety of all road users, you now have an opportunity to say what you feel.

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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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February 05, 2016
Stakeholders of the new Arts and Crafts Centre in Grand Bahama urged to make it a success

Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. the Hon. Michael Darville, on Thursday, February 4, 2015, urged all stakeholders to work together to make the Arts and Crafts Centre a success.

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January 06, 2016
Positive economic changes for GB in 2016

There are going to be some positive economic changes taking place in Grand Bahama during 2016 says the Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville.

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February 23, 2009
Minister of State for Finance underscores importance of 'unified' GB Port Authority

State Minister for Finance the Hon. Zhivargo Laing said Monday that given the current economic situation facing Grand Bahama, a united Grand Bahama Port Authority is crucial.

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December 01, 2015
Trade and investment delegation from China eyeing Grand Bahama

Acting Minister for Grand Bahama and Minister of State for Finance, the Hon. Michael Halkitis officially opened the Investment and Trade Mission: Hubei China to The Bahamas on Monday morning, November 30.

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