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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 […]

‘Devil in Details of Dominican Relief,’ Says Mitchell

26 September 2017

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Senator Fred Mitchell said “the devil is in the details” of the government’s proposals to provide hurricane relief for Dominicans.   Mitchell made this comment yesterday in response to the government’s proposals which involves the acceptance of Dominican students to schools in The Bahamas.   On Sunday, Prime […]

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Homebound for Acklins Residents after Irma

26 September 2017

Residents of Salina Point, Acklins were lined up at Bahamasair ticket counter yesterday eager to return home following the devastation of Hurricane Irma. The residents travelled back home after staying in New Providence at the Kendal G.L Isaacs National Gymnasium for three weeks. Nearly 70 Acklins residents were scheduled to travel back home. The island […]

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Eight-Year-Old Shot Dead

26 September 2017

An eight-year-old boy and a man were shot dead in the Chippingham area yesterday, according to police. Police said shortly after 5 p.m., they received a report that two males were shot in the Rosebud Road area, off Farrington Road. Responding officers arrived on the scene and met an adult who had been shot lying […]

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Roberts Defends PLP over PowerSecure

25 September 2017

Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts said he feels in hindsight the former administration’s decision to hire PowerSecure to manage Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) was a good one.   His comments came last Friday, while he appeared as a guest on Love 97’s radio program “On Point.”   “We brought in PowerSecure because of […]

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Minister Accused of House Breach

25 September 2017

Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has taken Minister of Works Desmond Bannister to task for comments he made in the House of Assembly last week which indicated that former Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald was guilty of abuse of parliamentary privilege.   In a statement yesterday, Mr. Roberts called Bannister “hypocritical” and questioned why […]

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Govt Pledges Support to Dominican Students

25 September 2017

Primary and high school Dominican students are expected to attend schools throughout The Bahamas which is a part of the government’s pledge to assist the Caribbean country that was devastated by Hurricane Maria.   Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis made the announcement of the government’s pledge to accept Dominican students yesterday, during the visit of […]

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BPL’s Board Backs CFO

25 September 2017

Amid calls for her termination, Bahamas Power and Light’s Board of Directors have reiterated its support for the company’s Chief Financial Officer Cecille Greene.   Whitney Heastie, BPL Audit Committee chairman, while appearing as a guest on a local talk show, said the CFO was not involved in any wrongdoing despite the theft taking place […]

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Police to Receive Overtime Pay This Week

25 September 2017

After almost four years, police officers who worked those 12 hour shifts will receive their overtime payment. In an interview with The Bahama Journal on Friday, Police Staff Association Chairman Sonny Miller said police officers have received confirmation that the payout would come sometime this week. “We’ve gotten confirmation however, what we’re following up on […]

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30 New Jobs for GB Youth

25 September 2017

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is promising a much need economic boost in the Grand Bahama and 30 new jobs, as the island’s economy was dealt a significant blow after Hurricane Irma.   Dr. Minnis’ comments came during a visit to the island this past weekend.   The visit presented an opportunity to continue discussions […]

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UB to Benefit from UNESCO Management of Water Resources Meeting

25 September 2017

The 12th United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization International Hydrological Programme (UNESCO-IHP) and Meeting of National Committees and Focal Points concluded Wednesday, September 20, with a commitment to form a UB-based Committee under the Ministry of Education.   The national committee at the University of the Bahamas (UB), upon formation, will undertake initiatives to […]

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