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A story of perseverance
A story of perseverance
A pillar of Grand Bahama's eco-tourism sector, Grand Bahama Nature Tours is continuing to persevere, despite major setbacks that culminated with the passing of the company's co-founder, Erika Gates, in December 2021.
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.
PM "swift intervention" reverses decision to lay off 20 Bahamian workers at Freeport Container Port
PM "swift intervention" reverses decision to lay off 20 Bahamian workers at Freeport Container Port
THE decision to lay off 20 Bahamian workers at the Freeport Container Port has been reversed following the "swift intervention" of Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis, according to an official statement by the Ministry for Grand Bahama.
Crowds in GB for hot meals
Crowds in GB for hot meals
GRAND Bahama residents turned out in large numbers at the Bahamas Union of Teachers building in Freeport yesterday for hot meals distributed by United Faith Ministries International.
Hundreds of jobseekers turn out for ‘Labour on the Blocks 2.0’ in Grand Bahama
Hundreds of residents in Grand Bahama gathered at St. George’s Gymnasium on November 19, 2022 for ‘Labour on the Blocks 2.0’ in hopes of getting off the unemployment line.
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.
Grand Bahama fared well
Grand Bahama fared well
With six shelters activated in West Grand Bahama and the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) manned and prepped for any eventuality associated with Tropical Storm-Force conditions fromHurricane Ian on Wednesday, Administrator Ricardo Ferguson said WestGrand Bahama fared well.
The Governor General Tours Renovated Rand Memorial Hospital
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – Governor General of The Bahamas, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith and his wife Lady Smith, were escorted on a tour of the newly renovated Rand Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 17.
The tour was a part of the 22nd Annual Governor General’s Visit to Grand Bahama Health Services and was held under the theme “Expressing Gratitude and Inspirin...
More than half of GB hurricane shelters ready
More than half of GB hurricane shelters ready
OF the 30 designated hurricane shelters on Grand Bahama, more than half have been inspected and are ready, according to newly appointed island administrator, Cathy Smith.
Grand Bahama’s Lockdown Has Been Extended
Grand Bahama’s Lockdown Has Been Extended
Grand Bahama’s lockdown has been extended to 5am on Wednesday, August 19, announced Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson, during a press conference on Thursday...