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Govt hoping Grand Lucayan sale will trigger other investments
The government is hoping that the $100 million sale of the Grand Lucayan resort will trigger a spree of other significant investments for the island of Grand Bahama, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Investments Chester Cooper said yesterday as he addressed the economic impact of the sale on the island.
Home Fabrics set to open in Grand Bahama
Home Fabrics set to open in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama is set to get yet another economic boost with the opening of the largest fabric distributor in the country, Home Fabrics...
PM's 'intervention' sought over 130 Gold Rock jobs
PM's 'intervention' sought over 130 Gold Rock jobs
The Opposition's leader yesterday voiced optimism that the Prime Minister's "intervention" will prevent "a substantial blow" to Grand Bahama's economy with up to 130 jobs threatened by the Gold Rock group's closure.
Minister hopeful for 'trickle-down-effect'
Minister hopeful for 'trickle-down-effect'
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said the sale of Grand Lucayan Resort will have an "enormous trickle-down effect" on the island and for the Port Lucaya Marketplace.
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...
Workshop helps officials to prepare for the worst
Workshop helps officials to prepare for the worst
OFFICIALS held a disaster management workshop in Freeport yesterday to stress the importance of disaster and recovery planning in the event of a major catastrophe.
MP: 'Disaster' if no MSC Phase V at FCP
MP: 'Disaster' if no MSC Phase V at FCP
Prime Minister Perry Christie was in Geneva yesterday, meeting with representatives of the Mediterranean Shipping Company Limited (MSC) with a $250 million investment in its fifth phase of development at the Freeport Container Port (FCP) hanging in the balance.
Bulletproof masks seized among weapons
Bulletproof masks seized among weapons
Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade revealed that police discovered two bulletproof masks, nine illegal pistols and 31 fully loaded magazines in a home on Grand Bahama on Saturday.