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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 […]

Mario Bannister

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 […]

MAN ARRAIGNED FOR COCAINE

14 December 2017

A young man was arraigned on a number of drug related charges yesterday after an  arrest which took place at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on Monday. Twenty year old Shaquelle Moss of  Garden Hills Number Two, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes. Moss faced one count each of possession of dangerous drugs, […]

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Manhunt for Eleven Wanted Criminals

14 December 2017

Police  have released the names and sketches of eleven  criminals who they say  are on the loose  and roaming the streets.  They  are appealing to the public to assist them in nabbing these men. Police say they are targeting organized criminal groups and have so far arrested twelve suspects who have already been arraigned. At […]

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Bain and Grants Town Library Receives Books

14 December 2017

Representatives of The Bain and Grants Town Library and Museum have received several books donated by Jones Communications Network (JCN) to enhance its library and museum. Chief Executive Officer of JCN, Wendall Jones, said that the books donated present a wealth of knowledge. “On behalf of the management of Jones Communications, we are pleased to […]

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The Rise of Legal Intimidation In The Bahamas

13 December 2017

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, the links to unsavory characters, the use of the courts for personal agendas, the involvement of a political party, and the attacks on the Government of The […]

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Bannister: Gov’t Working On Ragged Island

13 December 2017

The Minister of Works, Desmond Bannister, yesterday responded to claims made by Ragged Island MP that the government is working too slowly to repair that island.   Following hurricane Irma, Ragged Island’s damages included a completely destroyed airport, flattened homes, downed power lines, uprooted vegetation and animal carcasses everywhere.   The island which was declared […]

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RBDF ON HIGH ALERT

13 December 2017

The Royal Bahamas Defence (RBDF) as well as Immigration Officials on high alert this winter anticipating a higher influx of illegal migrants, smugglers and trafficking. According to Commodore of the RBDF, Tellis Bethel the level of desperation and determination of illegal migrants has increased. “When you’re dealing with smugglers and criminal entities these are thinking […]

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POST OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY

13 December 2017

The General Post Office employees can look forward to returning back to work as early as next week, Transport and Local Government Minister, Frankie Campbell yesterday told the media.   Mold remediation, general cleaning, removal of carpeting and replacing them with tiles are all on the agenda to restore the Post Office back to favourable […]

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FNM Chairman Bashes PLP For Lack Of Growth ”Over The Hill”

13 December 2017

Free National Chairman Carl Culmer has hit out at the Progressive Liberal Party for what he called a lack of development of inner city communities during their time in office.   Mr. Culmer’s comments came in a statement as he touted initiatives announced by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis this month that are expected to […]

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Bahamas Faces Money Laundering/Smuggling Threats

13 December 2017

The Bahamas continues to face significant money laundering and smuggling threats. This according to a summary report which The Central Bank of the Bahamas has released on money laundering and terrorist financing national risk assessment (NRA) for the country. This comes on the heels of the country recently being spared from the European union’s daunted […]

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FAO Partners with Gov’t

12 December 2017

With more than 4,000 students in the public school sector going without lunch on a daily basis, and while Operating with a budget of $3.29 million, The Ministry of Education, along with several other government agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture, launched its National School Lunch Programme during a two-day workshop with the Food and […]

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