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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 […]

When Giving Up Is Not an Option

07 June 2018

The Clifton Review    The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

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When Giving Up Is Not an Option

06 June 2018

The Clifton Review    The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

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Committee Seeks The Best In Bahamian Society

06 June 2018

The  advisory committee of the National Honours  system  says that they are seeking the best of the best;  those that have reached extraordinary achievements and those that have helped to develop not only communities but the country. Having done a test exercise before attempting to see how many nominees would be obtained and getting a […]

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“Death Warrant For Web Shops”

06 June 2018

The Chief Executive Officer of of FML Group of Companies Craig Flowers  says the decision on the government to significantly raise taxes on Web Shop  gaming is a death warrant to the industry. He said there is “no way the Web shops can continue with the proposed taxes. The government is on thin ice; most […]

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BFSU REMAINS STRONG FOR FALLEN SISTERS

06 June 2018

The Bahamas Financial Services Union (BFSU) President, Theresa Mortimer, having lost four persons  in  the Labour Day tragedy, said she and her members are trying to cope with the situation as best as possible.  Four women died when a truck ran into them on East Street near Shirley Street during the Labour Day march. “We […]

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Vehicles may be removed from Labour Day Parade

06 June 2018

Vehicles may very well be banned from next year’s Labour Day Parade, according to Labour Minister Dion Foulkes.  Mr. Foulkes said that he spoke with the presidents of both the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the National Congress of Trade Unions Bahamas (NCTUB) along with representatives of Sir Randol Fawkes’ family to review the process […]

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Grand Bahamians Protest New Taxes

06 June 2018

Opposition Leader Philip Davis says “Grand Bahamians have demonstrated in the streets and taken to social media urging the government to fix Grand Bahama. That island delivered five FNM MPs, three senators and three ministers, yet all they have to show is a closed hotel property with no prospects for opening; more foreign labour at […]

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Three Killed In Plane Crash

06 June 2018

Three American  men perished in a plane crash in bushes on the island of Eleuthera yesterday. Police on the island say  a twin engine  Cessna aircraft crashed in bushes off  Rock Sound International Airport.  The aircraft departed Rock Sound shortly after 3pm enroute to Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. The aircraft had reportedly crashed in rough […]

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Primary Student Killed

06 June 2018

Police officials are on the hunt for the man behind an early morning shooting that took the life of seven-year Cameron Cooper and left another male  wounded. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, the incident stemmed from a drug fight on Pipe Lane, just off Palm Beach Street after 7 am on Tuesday […]

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MERCHANTS RESPOND TO VAT INCREASE

06 June 2018

While the government assures that the increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) would reduce the country’s debt and improve finance, many retailers believe there  will be a greater effect on consumers.  Director of Retail for Milo B. Butler and Sons, Allan Butler, said transitioning from 7.5 percent to 12 per cent will not affect the […]

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