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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 […]

Advocacy Group Says Gov’t Is Breaking The Law

20 November 2017

The Advocacy Group Rights Bahamas says the government has broken the law in their efforts to round up illegal migrants as a part of their immigration ultimatum.   In a statement, Rights Bahamas said there has been a complete breakdown in the Rule of Law in The Bahamas in so far as the activities of […]

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EASE OF DOING BUSINESS RATING DOWN

20 November 2017

The independent committee appointed to tackle the whole issue of improving the country’s image when it comes to the ease of doing business has made recommendations on how this can happen.   Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest held back on what those recommendations are but said that as that team continues […]

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STUDENTS SCREENED FOR TB

20 November 2017

An alleged case of tuberculosis at R.M. Bailey High school prompted several days of screenings, beginning last Friday, for all teachers and students.   Parents have been asked to send in school health forms along with completed and signed consent forms for the manteaux screenings.   Just last Wednesday, Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands revealed […]

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Ronnie Butler Dies

20 November 2017

Legendary Bahamian artist Ronnie Butler, the man who many believe had the biggest impact not only on Bahamian music, but culture in the country’s history, passed away Sunday morning at the age of 80. The famed entertainer died at his home on Saint Albans Drive in Nassau, surrounded by family and friends   Butler commonly […]

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More BPL Fraud Charges

17 November 2017

Just several days after an all points bulletin was put out for their arrests, the other two men wanted in connection with a Bahamas Power and Light investigation were charged yesterday. Appearing before chief magistrate Joy-Ann Ferguson Pratt were attorney Che Campbell Chase and former BPL employee James Dean. Thirty-five-year-old Chase was arraigned on one […]

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Bahamasair Revenue Improves

17 November 2017

Bahamasair’s Managing Director, Tracy Cooper  says there has been  a ten  to fifteen per cent improvement in the overall revenue of the national flag carrier. Bahamasair has extended their  flight schedule  to other countries. Speaking with the Bahama Journal  on  the airline’s inaugural flight to Houston, Texas, Mr. Cooper said, “starting from the beginning of […]

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Shooting Near Primary School

17 November 2017

Students and parents of St. Francis and Joseph’s Catholic school experienced quite a scare yesterday when a brazen afternoon shooting took place near the school’s campus. According to police reports, shortly before 3pm, they received information that a male was shot in a parking lot near the school located on Boyd Road. On arrival at […]

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“Crime Trending Down,” Says Dean

17 November 2017

Gangs violence is an everyday reality that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is contending with. However, with a new perspective in combating crime and criminal elements, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Stephen Dean said that there are some initiatives the force is taking in the fight against crime. Speaking at a Rotary Club […]

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BOB IS DOWNSIZING

17 November 2017

The Bank of the Bahamas has  confirmed that it began downsizing The statement yesterday   the bank said it  is doing what it calls  ‘right sizing’ in an effort to get the bank back on a path of sustainable profitability to enhance their shareholders’ and stakeholders’ value. Bank officials have confirmed that less than 30 […]

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PLP Chairman Says Gov’t Not Concerned About Bahamians

17 November 2017

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) National Chairman, Fred Mitchell, expressing his concern over recent layoffs or downsizing at the Bank of The Bahamas (BOB),  said  that the Free National Movement (FNM) administration is more concerned about statistics and figures and less about the Bahamian people. “It is always dreadful when men and women lose their jobs. […]

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