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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 […]

Prison Guard and RBDF Officer Charged with Drug Possession

06 July 2017

Escorted by Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers, 25-year-old Brandario Miller was charged and remanded to prison yesterday before the Magistrate’s Court on two counts of possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to supply. The arraignment came just two days after the now ex-corrections officer was found with a quantity of marijuana when he reported […]

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No New Zika Cases

06 July 2017

The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that there have been no documented cases of the Zika virus here in The Bahamas since last November and so far, all this year’s tests have been negative. However, the ministry is still not taking any chances and is still urging Bahamians to take the necessary precautions. “The ministry […]

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Video Downplaying Bahamas Gone Viral

06 July 2017

The creators of a satirical video of The Bahamas, has gone viral creating a negative impression   of particularly New Providence. The video warns tourists about “five huge mistakes” to avoid when travelling to The Bahamas. The first “destination tip” advised tourists not to stay in New Providence. “Sadly the island is listed as a […]

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Fox Hill Walkabout (1)

Fox Hill Experiences the ‘Personal Police Touch’

06 July 2017

Forging a better relationship between themselves and the community, the Eastern Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) conducted a walkabout in the Fox Hill Community yesterday, particularly in the Romer Street area in light of a spate of shootings that occurred recently in the area. Leading the walkabout handing out pamphlets and speaking […]

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Police Warns Prolific Offenders – -Man Hospitalized After High-Speed Police Chase

06 July 2017

After a high-speed chase left one gunman in hospital, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean warned criminals that it is not wise to challenge the police. During a walkabout in the Fox Hill area yesterday, Senior ACP Dean, while speaking to reporters, sent a clear message to prolific offenders and those contemplating committing criminal […]

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Roberts Refutes Wasted $234 Million

06 July 2017

It is time for the Free National Movement (FNM) to “stop lying” and “start governing,” according to Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts, who refuted a “lie” that the former government wasted $234 million. Roberts said yesterday that Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest’s suggestion that the PLP government “horrendously blew $234 million is a […]

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Ingraham Warns Govt Over Baha Mar

06 July 2017

Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday warned the government not to interfere with the completion of the sale of Baha Mar, charging that the progress of the mega resort is “of critical and essential importance.” These sentiments come a week after Baha Mar’s original developer Sarkis Izmirlian called on the Minnis administration to place a […]

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Cleophas Adderley Dies

06 July 2017

Bahamas National Youth Choir founder and director Cleophas Adderley died yesterday after battling a long ailment. Mr. Adderely was a Bahamian legend who contributed to the cultural landscape of The Bahamas. Expressing condolences was Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard, who described Mr. Adderley as a distinguished and charismatic scholar and cultural artist, […]

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Prison Guard Arrested for Marijuana

05 July 2017

A 25-year-old corrections officer has been taken into police custody after he was found with marijuana in his possession. According to police, the Drug Enforcement Unit searched the officer when arriving for duty at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services when a quantity of marijuana was found in his possession. The officer was then taken […]

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Moncur Threatens Legal Action Over Disclosure

05 July 2017

Former Free National Movement Senator Rodney Moncur has accused Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis of deliberately harassing him and has threatened legal action. Mr. Moncur legal action threat stems from a dispute over his public disclosure. In a letter addressed to Mr. Moncur on June 9 sent from Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, outlined that […]

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