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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 […]

Over One Million In Drugs Confiscated

26 May 2023

By Licec Bastian Police confiscated a total of nearly 1.5 million dollars in dangerous drugs in or around the Family Islands on Thursday. Three suspects are in custody as a result of efforts by law enforcment agencies. A 44-year-old and a 36-year-old, both males were arrested on Thursday afternoon after they failed to evade police […]

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Gibson Trial Stayed By Court of Appeal

26 May 2023

By Destiny Johnson The corruption trial of embattled Long Island Member of Parliament Adrian Gibson, which was set to begin today has been stayed by the Court of Appeal. The ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice Jon Isaacs, who ordered the stay pending the determination of an appeal. Notice of appeal for the former […]

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Pastor Says People Could Lie About Marital Rape

26 May 2023

By Destiny Johnson Prominent Pastor Evangelist Rex Major voiced his opposition on the marital rape topic when he delivered the sermon at the National Ecumenical Church Service on Sunday. During his sermon, Pastor Major told government officials  dignitaries and members of the public, the congregation, that he has trouble with the concept because “people could […]

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PM Davis Discuss Country’s Financial Matters In London

26 May 2023

By: Keile CampbellDuring Prime Minister Philip Davis’ journey to the United Kingdom – England more specifically, for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, it was not all pleasantries as Prime Minister Davis would conduct the country’s business despite the nature of the trip.The leader of the nation held a courtesy call […]

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Government On New Parole Act

26 May 2023

By: DELVARDO EMMANUEL As statics show that the uptake in crime is being committed by repeat offenders, the government is currently reviewing how best to manage individuals being given parole following their release from prison. National Security Minister Wayne Munroe recently told reporters that a new Paroling Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament. […]

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COVID-19 Cases Surge to 14

30 March 2020

Emergency Order to be Extended Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that there are three more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and plans to extend the state of emergency until April 8. This brings to 14 the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed to date. Two have been confirmed in Grand Bahama and the remaining […]

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Grocery Stores Enforce Social Distancing Order

30 March 2020

Cherika Johnson, Journal Staff Writer As the new 24 hour curfew began on Tuesday, Bahamians flocked to grocery stores for essential items. When Bahama Journal’s news team arrived at Quality Supermarket, Cable Beach, a line wrapped the plaza as shoppers waited on the outside, practicing the six feet distancing order. Distance markers were painted on […]

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Govt Promises to Pay MailBoat Captains

30 March 2020

Tyler Symonette, Journal Staff Writer Captains who work for the MailBoat Shipping Company will be paid their subvention, according to Minister of Transport and Local Government Renward wells. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses in The Bahamas have been ordered to shut down. However, this is not the case for essential services. […]

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Wells Says Bus Riders will Find other Transportation

30 March 2020

Tyler Symonette, Journal Staff Writer Minister of Transport and Local Government Renward Wells said despite public transportation being shut down, Bahamians will find a way to make it to and from work. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Bahamas now has 14 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the governments ordered that public transportation cease […]

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Bahamasair Suspends Services

30 March 2020

Cherika Johnson, Journal Staff Writer As the country goes into a national lockdown, Bahamasair suspended its services with last Tuesday being the final day of operation until March 31. In a press conference, Bahamasair Managing Director Tracy Cooper said due to the emergency orders, the company made adjustments. “In accordance with the Emergency Powers covid19, […]

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