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February 28, 2023
Carey re-elected to head GB Chamber of Commerce

James Carey has been re-elected as president of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) for 2023-2024.

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May 07, 2020
Repairs to Fishing Hole Bridge to be Completed Before Start of Hurricane Season

Final repairs to the Fishing Hole Road Bridge are expected to be completed before or at least by the beginning of the hurricane season, which begins in June, according to Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, the Hon. Iram Lewis...

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November 07, 2022
Grand Bahama residents encouraged to partner with the RBPF

Assistant Commissioner of Police Theophilus Cunningham encouraged Grand Bahama residents to foster and maintain partnerships with the Royal Bahamas Police Force as they ultimately lead to public trust and confidence.

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June 28, 2022
More power on the way for GB airport

The five generators ordered by the government last year are presently being installed at Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA), Minister of Tourism, Aviation, and Investments Chester Cooper said. The installation process is expected to be completed by June 30. "Once the project is finished, the airport will have the power necessary for evening flights.

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June 20, 2022
$1.6m contract signed for morgue upgrades

THE Public Hospitals Authority has signed a contract for approximately $1.6 million with Pinnacle Investment Company Limited for the renovation and upgrades of the morgue at Grand Bahama's Rand Memorial Hospital.

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February 11, 2022
Former DPM defends handling of storm debris

Former East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest said yesterday the statement made a day earlier by Disaster Construction Authority (DRA) Chairman Alex Storr that hurricane debris post-Dorian had not been sorted, but just dumped, was simply not true because he witnessed with his own eyes that sorting had in fact been done.

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May 13, 2022
Cooper: We will ensure resort deal closes as planned

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said yesterday he understands some Grand Bahamians' skepticism regarding the announcement of the sale of Grand Lucayan resort, but assured that the government will deliver for the island and close the deal.

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April 21, 2021
Obie Wilchcombe remains a sad link to the failures of the Christie era

Today, Obie Wilchcombe remains a sad link to the failures of the Christie era. It was an administration beset by scandal after scandal, one that demonstrated no commitment to transparency and accountability and one that showed a general disregard for the wishes of the electorate and disrespected Bahamians on multiple levels.

Under Wilchcombe’s watch as tourism minister, the disastrous Fyre Fe...

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April 08, 2021
Residents still wait for hurricane cash

WITH two months before the official start of hurricane season, many Grand Bahama residents are still waiting to receive a call from the Disaster Reconstruction Authority to hear whether money is available for them to continue much-needed home repairs.

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December 07, 2015
GBPC head disputes chamber assertion, says reduction overall for most

Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) Managing Director Paul Miller yesterday addressed mounting concerns from Grand Bahama stakeholders over proposed changes to the company's base electricity rates for its customers, stating that a 25 percent reduction in its fuel charge would result in at least a two percent reduction in energy costs for Grand Bahamian businesses.

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