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Cultivating Success in The Bahamas - A Labour of Love
The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence.
Gov't stake in GBPA assets 'a land grab'
Gov't stake in GBPA assets 'a land grab'
The provision in the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), Hutchison Whampoa Limited, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and the government affording the government two seats on the GBPA board "makes no sense", according to Shadow Minister of Finance and East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest.
Govt says GBPA owes for govt spending in Freeport
Govt says GBPA owes for govt spending in Freeport
The Christie administration has activated a clause in the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) that could force the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to fork over millions of dollars, but Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville, who touted the development during his contribution to debate on the administration's 2016/2017 budget, did not disclose exactly how much money the government is "owed" ...
LML Maritime Academy hosts Ballast Water Management Convention
The LJM Maritime Academy (LJMMA) was the site of a three-day national Pilot Training on the Ballast Water Management Convention from 27 ? 29 January 2016.
Commentary by Elcott Coleby- This week in The Bahamas (9-13 May 2016)
The House met on Monday the 9th May 2016 through Wednesday of this week. On Monday Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie updated the House on the agreement his government reached with the Grand Bahama Port Authority on a comprehensive tax regime, specifically ?real property tax, real property levy, personal property tax, capital levies on taxes...
COB Breaks Ground for Small Island Sustainability Complex
As the new university entrance nears completion, the campus continues its enhancements with the start of the construction of the SIS complex, fulfilling another operational milestone in The College?s ten-year Master Plan.
Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie Outlines New Memorandum of Understanding Between The Bahamas Government and The Grand Bahama Port Authority
The review of the expiring concessions under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement has afforded my Government the opportunity to conclude arrangements aimed at strengthening and expanding the economy of Grand Bahama.
Arbitration Sector Considered to Hold "Great Potential" for the Country
The Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Hope Strachan says that the establishment of an International Arbitration Centre would be ?good business? for the country.
200,000 in scholarships meted out
200,000 in scholarships meted out
St. Augustine's College student Nia Cambridge is the best and brightest of the graduating female students from around the country, according to results from the three-day Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's 38th Annual Honour's Day Programme.
38th Annual Honours Day Programme Scholarship Recepients
More than $200,000 in scholarships were awarded to the top female graduating seniors from across The Bahamas this past weekend, when the Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc held its 38th Annual Honours Day Programme under the theme ?Launching New Dimensions of Innovation?. Honour?s Day is the Signature Program of the Eta Psi Omega Chapter.