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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 […]

“Where is Mr. Nygard’s Swift Justice” to rebuild his house?

23 October 2017

The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a bi-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 the Government opposition party (the FNM), and the attacks on the […]

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Davis Says “The Country is in Peril”

23 October 2017

In the midst of a heated battle or leadership of his party Cat Island, San Salvador and Rum Cay MP Phillip Davis is not letting up on his fierce criticism of the government, saying the country is in peril as Bahamians are in a state of hopelessness and terror.   In a statement Mr. Davis […]

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CENTURION SIR DURWARD KNOWLES HONOURED BY ROTARIANS AND ONE BAHAMAS

23 October 2017

The Bahamas’ National Hero, Gold Medalist and the oldest living Olympian, Sir Durward Knowles was honored at a luncheon last Friday by Rotarians from Rotary Club East Nassau at the Nassau Yacht Club in celebration of his 100th birthday on November 2nd. All smiles, Sir Durward accompanied by his wife, Lady Holly Knowles and their […]

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“Ground Swell Of Discontent Evident,” Says Roberts

23 October 2017

Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts lashing out at the current administration for what he says is a clear build up of frustrations from the Bahamian public.   In an address to a Prayer Breakfast meeting of the PLP yesterday Mr. Roberts said there is “ a ground swell of discontent” in the country as […]

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Man Found Dead In GB

23 October 2017

Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a possible homicide. Reports are that shortly after 2:00pm on Friday, Police in Grand Bahama responded to report of a man found dead at Bimini Place Hawksbill. On arrival at the scene, officers discovered the lifeless body of a male with injuries inside an abandoned house.   The man was […]

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BTC Employees Made Redundant

23 October 2017

Several employees at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company have been let go as the company conducts changes to its operations. This was revealed by BTC Interim Chief Executive Officer Dexter Cartwright in a press statement. “As part of our strategic approach to transform to a more customer-centric, high performing organization, we are making adjustments to how […]

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Social Media Plays Role In Teen Relationship Violence

23 October 2017

Crisis Center Psychologist, Ayla Roberts, at a recent workshop with law enforcers on gender based violence, revealed that one out of three young women will experience dating abuse or relationship violence before the age of eighteen. “Snapchat, FaceBook, Whatsapp, Instagram, among others are a part of this landscape of violence. “We are often looking at […]

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Culmer: It’s Time for the PLP to Face Reality

23 October 2017

Newly elected Free National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer wasting no time hitting out at the opposition, saying the Progressive Liberal Party needs to come to grips with reality. In statement before of the PLP leadership race in its Convention this week, Mr. Culmer says the PLP was soundly rejected by the Bahamian Electorate and should […]

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Children Affected By Domestic Violence, Police Officers told

23 October 2017

In an effort to increase the ability of law enforcement to better respond to the needs of communities and victims of gender-based violence, the Pan American Development Foundation conducted a workshop through the Women’s Initiative for Non-Violence and Development (WIND), fully explaining what gender-based violence is and how to respond. Director at the Department of […]

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Gov’t To Appoint Commission For Citizenship Approval

23 October 2017

Amid public outcry in the aftermath of the government’s immigration ultimatum, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that his government will establish an independent Commission to approve citizenship applications. Since independence citizenship applications were approved by the Cabinet. Dr. Minnis’ comments came while he and Minister of Transport Frankie Campbell attended a church service […]

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