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February 22, 2013
Grand Bahama Shipyard Post Impressive Numbers And Goals For 2013

Freeport, Grand Bahama -- Speaking in the afternoon session on the first day of the Bahamas International Investment & Business Forum (BIIBF) Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS), Chairman and CEO, Carl Rotkirch highlighted the yard's significant impact and growth during its first 12 years in Grand Bahama.
Speaking on the Maritime Industries topic, "Developing a World Leading Logistics and transshipment ...

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September 30, 2016
Second Annual Eagle's Summit for Boys expected to attract large numbers

Internationally acclaimed T.I.P.P.E.R (Traumatic Inpatient Parent Provider Emergency Reserve) Foundation, Inc. President and Motivational Speaker, William J. ?Tipper? Thomas III will be the featured guest speaker for the Second Annual Eagles? Summit for Boys.

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December 21, 2010
Bahamas sees record arrival numbers Bahamas sees record arrival numbers

The Bahamas recorded 5 million visitors Saturday for only the second time in history, and the country is on track to receive the largest number of visitors in its history as well.

Minister of Tourism & Aviation Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace announced the milestone Sunday as he explained a process to recognize and award the 5 millionth visitor.? Since the Bahamas has as many as 20 ports of entry in...

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June 12, 2023
Minister for Aviation says Bahamasair's new office in Freeport is a sign of its commitment to revitalizing GB

Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Chester Cooper believes that the opening of Bahamasair ticket office in downtown Freeport is a testament of the national airline’s commitment to the growth of tourism, and its commitment to the revitalization of Grand Bahama.

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May 22, 2023
Minister Moxey says investor confidence in Grand Bahama is strong

Addressing some important initiatives and developments that are shaping the future of Grand Bahama, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey said she was pleased to report that on-going investments on the island demonstrates strong investor confidence in the potential of the Grand Bahamian economy.

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May 02, 2023
Ministry for Grand Bahama, GBPA and Freeport Business Association partnership sparks economic activity, downtown

Downtown Freeport came to life on Saturday, April 29, 2023, as hundreds of people gathered for the launch of the first “Food Truck Saturday,” an event that brought together food truck vendors from around the island, with businesses in downtown Freeport, for a fair like atmosphere, inclusive of a variety of food, drink and entertainment.

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January 31, 2023
Pelican Bay Resort renovation is 'good for Grand Bahama'

TOURISM arrivals have reached seven million for 2022 in figures revealed so far, according to Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation Chester Cooper.

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January 31, 2023
DPM urges Grand Bahamians to improve tourism experience

They're not getting off the ship because there is not enough to do" was the message delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper to Grand Bahama's tourism stakeholders and entrepreneurs as he urged them to create more businesses that cater to and provide a real cultural experience for tourists coming to the island.

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January 30, 2023
DPM applauds Pelican Bay Hotel’s $4m upgrade

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper applauded Pelican Bay Hotel executives for investing another $4 million in upgrades at their property while expressing confidence that the hotel will benefit from the “tech tourism” market his ministry is seeking to lure to Grand Bahama.

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October 28, 2022
Ministry of Health and Wellness hosts climate change town meetings in Grand Bahama

The Ministry of Health and Wellness hosted two-days of town hall meetings on Grand Bahama this week in its quest to develop a more climate-resilient health system for The Bahamas.

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