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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 […]

BPL SYSTEM NEEDS UPDATING, SAYS UNION LEADER

09 May 2018

After a much anticipated meeting last week between Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) executives and Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) representatives, BEWU President, Paul Maynard said, they are  still working things  out now that there  is  dialogue between the parties involved.  Mr. Maynard  stressed the need for the company’s system to be updated, and that […]

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Strike Imminent For Nurses Union

08 May 2018

Bahamas Nurses’ Union (BNU) is still up in arms with a litany of concerns they say still needs to be addressed, as they wait for the Director of Labour to response to their strike application. ​Speaking with reporters at a press conference yesterday, flanked by nurses and other union representatives, Nurses’ Union President Amancha Williams […]

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Waterful Wednesday In Schools

08 May 2018

In an effort to decrease the percentage of childhood obesity, Halt, the healthy lifestyle team, an action arm of the Cancer Society, hopes to start a trend of drinking only water in schools one day out of the week, which they hope to implement in the 2018/2019 school year. ​The Initiative that has already began […]

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UNIONS MAINTAINING THE STATUS QUO

08 May 2018

Trade Union Congress President, Obie Ferguson yesterday said the Congress is maintaining the status quo until an appeal is heard by The Privy Council on union agreements. Mr. Ferguson spoke on the issue of the Court of Appeal’s recent ruling which he claims, essentially makes all trade agreements in The Bahamas null and void. ​Since […]

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FORUM ON CYBER SECURITY PLANNED

08 May 2018

The future of Cyber Security and the need for Bahamians to be aware of the issue will be discussed in a major forum this week. ​The Chief Executive Officer of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Edison l. Sumner, Ken Wong- Chief Information Technology Officer of CQURE Technology and Conclave Chairperson Christina Lee Darville announced the […]

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CARICOM OFFICIAL CALLS FOR ACTION ON BLACKLISTING

08 May 2018

The Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), Ambassador Irwin Larocque has called for multilateralism and concerted action in tackling global issues. ​Speaking at the official opening of the 21st session of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) yesterday, Mr. Larocque said, “the multitude of external challenges faces by the community, including blacklisting, […]

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Davis Demands Appointment of CJ

07 May 2018

Opposition Leader Philip Davis says it is  time for the Prime Minister to Appoint New Chief Justice. Mr.  Davis advised during a recent  Progressive Liberal Party monthly meeting on  Thursday  that the time has come for Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis to appoint a new Chief Justice,  bearing in mind that having one in place […]

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FNM GOV’T CELEBRATES ONE YEAR

07 May 2018

With just three days left until the Free National Movement  Government led by Prime Minister Doctor Hubert Minnis first  anniversary, the party came together yesterday to celebrate at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries for a service of thanksgiving.  In his address to party supporters in the church,  Dr. Minnis expressed satisfaction  that his government is on […]

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PLP CALLS COMMUNICATIONS BILL UNACCEPTABLE

07 May 2018

Opposition leader Phillip Davis said the present Communication Bill before the parliament  will not get the support of the Progressive Liberal Party. In a statement to the media,  Mr. Davis said that he is not convinced that despite its proposed amendment, there are still features that are unacceptable. Known to many as the ‘Spy Bill,’ […]

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AMERICAN AIRLINES ADDS FIVE NEW FLIGHTS TO THE BAHAMAS

07 May 2018

American Airlines, the largest international carrier to operate service to The Islands of The Bahamas, has added five new flights and 453 total seats, increasing the number of nonstop and connecting flights from three, major U.S. cities. Beginning in December 2018, the new flights will offer more nonstop options and enhanced connectivity to the islands-nation’s […]

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