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LANDMARK $600M AGREEMENT SIGNED TO REVITALIZE GRAND BAHAMA SHIPYARD FORMER MANAGING DIRECTOR CHARGED WITH DEATH OFPHILLIP ADDERLEY
 
The government signed a Heads of Agreement with Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International on Thursday.  This agreement marks the approval of a long-planned project to expand and revitalize the Grand Bahama Shipyard, with a $600 million investment dedicated to the construction of new drydocks and improvements to the facilities in Freeport.  This expansion will position the shipyard to feature the largest floating dock ship repair facility in the Western Hemisphere by 2026, significantly boosting the island's economy.

LANDMARK $600M AGREEMENT SIGNED TO REVITALIZE GRAND BAHAMA SHIPYARD

The government signed a Heads of Agreement with Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International on Thursday.  This agreement marks the approval of a long-planned project to expand and revitalize the Grand Bahama Shipyard, with a $600 million investment dedicated to the construction of new drydocks and improvements to the facilities in Freeport.  This expansion will position […]

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FORMER MANAGING DIRECTOR CHARGED WITH DEATH OFPHILLIP ADDERLEY

Police Prosecutors charged Mario Bannister, former ManagingDirector of Clifton Heritage National Park this week for acting as an accessory to themurder of 36-year-old Phillip Adderley, by providing a vehicle to the accusedkillers.Twenty-eight year old Christian Napier and 26-year-old Donte Riley werecharged with killing Adderley whose body was found on August 15th, 2024,stabbed to death in […]

Vehicles Restricted For Labour Day Parade

22 May 2019

The  week of labour activities is scheduled for June 2 to  June 7,  culminating with the annual Labour Day parade under the theme, ‘One for All, All for One: Securing the Protection of Bahamian Workers for Future Generations.’  According  to Bahamas Financial Services Union President Theresa Mortimer no trucks will be allowed on this year’s […]

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MINISTER BACKS POLICE IN SHOOTING DEATHS

22 May 2019

He accepts it was unfortunate situation, but according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames  officers did what they  had to do in the case of Friday’s police involved shooting that ended fatally for three suspects. “It was an operation carried out by the police, unfortunately some persons would have lost their lives.  “I believe the […]

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Young Entrepreneur Challenges Graduates

22 May 2019

Chief  Executive Officer of Jetlink Adventurers, Lincoln Deal yesterday  told graduates of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute that despite the odds and disappointments, they can achieve what they want. As a young entrepreneur, who has first hand experience of defying the odd and attaining his dreams, Mr. Deal gave the graduates timely advice.  “As […]

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Nygard Celebrates 50 Years

22 May 2019

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Dames: Neighbourhood Watch Groups Pivotal to Success of Communities

21 May 2019

The Minister of National Security, Marvin  Dames along with members of the National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC), neighbourhood watch group leaders and members, and police liaisons attended the Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference, May 15th – 18th, 2019 in Palm Springs California.  The purpose of the conference was to bring together neighbourhood groups from throughout the […]

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SENATOR DISMISSES CHINA REPORT

21 May 2019

The Opposition yesterday denounced a video making the rounds on Social Media alleging that China is using the absence of a United States  Ambassador  in The Bahamas to strengthen its ties here.  Taking aim at one America News Report, Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Senator Fred Mitchell dismissed such report as not credible, and as such,  […]

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MAJOR ROADWORKS PLANNED

21 May 2019

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis last evening noted the need for continued efforts to upgrade the capital’s road network for a modern, smart urban center. In his third national address, Dr. Minnis also noted that this matter needs to be addressed with the least amount  of interruption for drivers and businesses.  With this in mind, […]

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Unionists To Announce Labour Day Plans

21 May 2019

With just 17 days left until the annual Labour Day parade, there has  been no official word  on  any changes that will be made to the parade following the Labour Day tragedy last year where four lost their lives. According to Labour Minister Dion Foulkes,  the parade is completely in the hands of the trade […]

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Senators Debate Land Deal For Norman’s Cay

21 May 2019

The push to clean up Norman’s Cay   image as the base of operations  of  Colombian  drug lord, Carlos Joe Ledher was  debated by Senators yesterday, who dealt with  a resolution to develop a five star proposed development on the acreage  once owned by Ledher’s company.   It was confiscated by The Bahamas government in […]

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Prison Fellowship To Host Caribbean Fellowships

21 May 2019

Prison Fellowship Bahamas (PFB) will host the 3rd annual Regional Conference of Prison Fellowship International in New Providence, anticipating fellowship partners from 12 Caribbean countries, for a week long seminar.  Under the theme Caribbean United in Faith,  Breaking Shackles and Changing Lives, former Regional Director for the Caribbean for Prison Fellowship International, and Programs Coordinator […]

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