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May 12, 2022
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.

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June 19, 2018
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...

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August 02, 2022
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.

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May 12, 2022
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.

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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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May 06, 2016
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.

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February 11, 2016
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.

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February 08, 2016
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.

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