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December 01, 2022
Economic Affairs Minister opens first 'Emerge Grand Bahama Small Business Symposium'

The government recognizes the important role played by small businesses in the growth of an economy, said Minister of Economic Affairs Senator the Hon. Michael Halkitis during the opening of the first 'Emerge Grand Bahama Small Business Symposium' -- adding that the government is seeking ways to support the creation and growth of businesses by providing not only capital, also technical assistance ...

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September 18, 2019
NEMA in Grand Bahama Provides Updates on Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts

In an effort to expedite and improve the overall aid distribution on Grand Bahama, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Grand Bahama has requested additional resources from the U.S. Coast Guard and the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to support logistics, warehouse management and distribution...

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September 17, 2019
Coordinator for NEMA Grand Bahama Updates the Community at Press Conference

A more efficient system to deal with the influx and distribution of the much-needed hurricane relief supplies is in place, along with many volunteers and organizations to better assist the affected residents of Grand Bahama and surrounding cays following the passing of Hurricane Dorian, said newly-appointed Coordinator for NEMA Grand Bahama, Senator the Hon. Katherine Forbes-Smith during a live pr...

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September 16, 2019
Grand Bahama Disaster Foundation Brings Relief to Residents Impacted by Hurricane Dorian

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, the Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation (GBDRF) - the organization formed by the Directors of Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to oversee relief efforts - quickly sprang into action to meet the needs of impacted residents...

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February 05, 2019
PM: Proposed Carnival Cruise Port significant for GB economic recovery

The proposed cruise ship mega port for Grand Bahama represents significant opportunities for the island’s economic recovery, said Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis...

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October 18, 2016
'Up to 1,000 Grand Bahama hotel staff out of work after Matthew'

GRAND Bahama's hotel and tourism industries have suffered a huge blow from Hurricane Matthew, which forced the closure of several resort properties on the island, including the two major anchor hotels in Lucaya.

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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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January 29, 2012
Christie promises tax cuts for GB

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Perry Christie last night vowed to restore old glories to Grand Bahama while creating new ones, and pledged to do so in part through significant tax cuts.

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October 18, 2012
Five-star Resort To Open In Grand Bahama

Freeport - Prime Minister Perry Christie announced that a 500-room five-star resort, which will create many jobs and stimulate Grand Bahama's struggling tourism economy, will open at the Reef Village property at Lucaya.

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