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November 07, 2016
Prime Minister Perry Christie's Communication on the Grand Bahama (Port) Investment Inventives

In my Communication to Parliament last week, I introduced the Grand Bahama (Port Area) Investment Incentives (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the context of measures and incentives for the recovery of Grand Bahama economy following the massive devastation of Hurricane Matthew.

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September 13, 2016
Grand Bahama revitalization works steadily progressing

A $12 million-dollar contract awarded last week for the construction of the first Junior High School in West Grand Bahama, along with several others granted earlier this year, including one for the provision of potable water in the west and east, another for the Fishing Hole Road project and one for the erection of a seawall in Smith?s Point, moves the government one step closer to securing the fu...

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August 04, 2016
PM Christie announces business initiatives for Grand Bahama

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said in the House of Assembly, on August 3, 2016, that his Government?s recent review of the expiring tax concessions granted under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) 1955 and related matters had afforded his Government the opportunity -- after wide consultation with the public, the Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (?GBPA?), an...

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August 03, 2016
Grand Bahama (Port Area) Investment Incentives Bill 2016 by Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie

In my extensive Communication to this Honourable House on May 9, 2016, I indicated that for some two years my Government has been giving intensive consideration to the expiring tax concessions granted under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) 1955 and related matters.

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January 06, 2016
Positive economic changes for GB in 2016

There are going to be some positive economic changes taking place in Grand Bahama during 2016 says the Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville.

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July 29, 2015
Hawsbill Creek Grand Bahama Amendment Bill, 2015

In a communication to Parliament on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, I announced the extension of the Hawksbill Creek Grand Bahama (Deep Water Harbour and Industrial Area) (Extension of Tax Exemption Period) Act 1993 for a further period of six (6) months...

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October 08, 2012
Economic Crisis In Freeport: A Call To Action

Given the economic crisis now affecting Freeport and Grand Bahama, an action task force committee should be formed under the direction and auspices of government, the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and Licensees to determine and effect both short- and long-term solutions.

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May 10, 2012
Challenges Facing Grand Bahama Guest speaker at Rotary - Pastor Eddie Victor

Although a new government will be formed in the Bahamas, we realize that the challenges that face the Bahamas and in particular Grand Bahama, are still prominent. On this Island we have an economic & social crisis that is escalating. It is important to note that this crisis may not be to the extreme levels that we see in other nations, and we are considered nominal in comparison to the populat...

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February 23, 2009
GB Port Authority President addresses Grand Bahama Business Outlook

Remarks by Ian B. A. Rolle, President, The Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd at Grand Bahama Business Outlook Monday, 23rd February 2009

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May 13, 2009
Grand Bahama Power Co. teaching respect for the environment to future generations

The Grand Bahama Power Company is staying true to their mantra - Keeping Grand Bahama?s Future Bright, each day with their commitment to their Corporate Lands for Learning project

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