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October 06, 2015
Veteran pilot and student unscathed after small plane crashes in Grand Bahama

A PILOT and student pilot on a training flight on Tuesday morning were able to walk away unscathed after ditching their small plane in shallow waters off Grand Bahama...

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April 01, 2015
Sudden passing of veteran educator leaves island in shock

The Grand Bahama and educational community is mourning the sudden passing of Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Deputy Director of Education (Grand Bahama, Bimini and the Cays) and former Eight Mile Rock High School (EMRHS) Principal Sandra "Mother Blue Jay" Edgecombe on Tuesday, March 31.

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June 06, 2012
Martin Town Primary School Salutes Veteran Educator

Freeport, Grand Bahama - Martin Town Primary School held a special assembly in honour of Veteran Educator Mrs. Pearl Neely for eighteen (18) years of dedicated service at the institution. Surrounded by family members Mrs. Neely was entertained with special performances, musical and dance tributes by the Martin Town Primary School students.

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April 11, 2023
Bernard K. Bonamy, Jr., is Grand Bahama and Northern Bahamas District's new Police Commander

Newly appointed Officer in Charge of Grand Bahama and the Northern Bahamas District of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bernard K. Bonamy, Jr., was brief and pointed in unveiling some overall objectives to fight crime in his new role of Commander of the Northern District.

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March 21, 2023
Residents react to big announcements for island

The announcement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper on Thursday that a deal has been finalized with a consortium to undertake a $200 million redevelopment of Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) was hailed by him as "great news" for the island. 

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February 22, 2017
2nd Annual Grand Bahama Island Air Show to be held May 19 & 20, 2017 at Taino Beach

Residents and vacationers to Grand Bahama can now mark their calendar for the exciting 2ND Annual Grand Bahama Air Show, taking place, May 19 and 20, 2017 at Taino Beach in Freeport, Grand Bahama...

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October 22, 2012
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival On Location: Grand Bahama Island 2012

This is the second year of the FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island, which is part of a three-year joint venture between the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, fully supported by the Ministry of Tourism and the Bahamas Film Commission.

The festival will take place over four days with screenings in three locations, but mainly at The Canal Ho...

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October 11, 2012
Official Schedule Announced for FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island

Freeport, Bahamas - Organizers of FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island are pleased to present the official schedule for the 4-day event from October 25th through 28th.
All Access passes are now on sale for FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island and the other passes will be available onward from Monday, October 15th.

All Access Pass $50 (All movies, Career Tribute, VIP Receptions, Awards and...

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October 02, 2012
Foreign films announced for FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - FLIFF on Location: Grand Bahama Island 2012 will take place in Freeport from October 25 ? 28 at the Pelican Bay Hotel in their state-of-the-art Canal House facility. Celebrated actors, directors, producers and writers will once again arrive by sea and air from the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) and film fans will have an opportunity to meet them...

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April 16, 2012
Grand Bahama Mass Rally

Grand Bahama;
Young People;
F-N-Ms:

Before I say anything else, I have a special report for you. I just flew in from Cat Island. Cat Island is RED!
Michael Pintard will be the next MP for Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador.

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