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50 enter final phase of training for cruise ship work

THE first 50 Bahamian seafarer candidates in Grand Bahama are in their final phase of training in preparation of being selected to work on board the Grand Celebration cruise ship.

Nursing leaders certified in first Grand Bahama programme

FIFTEEN nurses in Grand Bahama received their certification as nurse leaders yesterday after completing the 12-month Leadership for Change (LFC) programme in Freeport.

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Freetown Fire Half Food and Heritage Festival this weekend

IN AN effort to promote more cultural festivals, the Ministry of Tourism is partnering with the residents and descendants of Old Freetown Heritage Association in hosting the second annual Freetown Fire Half Food and Heritage Festival over the holiday weekend.

Shipyard donates lathe to training institute

THE Bahamas Training and Vocational Institute in Freeport received a significant donation on Wednesday – a lathe from the Grand Bahama Shipyard.

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East Grand Bahama as you've never seen it before

ENTREPRENEUR and bird enthusiast H Rudy Sawyer is sharing his passion for bird watching and love for nature by taking visitors and locals on a unique nature tour adventure in East Grand Bahama.

New vessel to resume Celebration cruise service

BAHAMAS Celebration Cruise Line is acquiring a new vessel and could be ready to resume service to Freeport in the coming weeks.

Family's pride in killed Samaritan

THE devasted family of Lamorn Moxey yesterday spoke of their pride in knowing that he died helping someone in distress.

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Three charged with murder

THREE men, including a 19-year-old, were charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate Court on Tuesday.

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Four cleared of armed raid as witness declines to testify

FOUR men were acquitted of armed robbery and other related charges in the Supreme Court on Monday after the virtual complainant decided not to proceed with the matter.

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Man gunned down in Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama recorded its second murder for the year when a young man was gunned down in the Bass Lane area on Monday evening.

Swingers win Grand Bahama New Year's parade

THE Swingers Junkanoo Group emerged as the winner of the 2015 New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in Grand Bahama, according to official results released on Tuesday by the Grand Bahama Junkanoo Committee.

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Bahamian, seven illegal immigrants charged in connection with illegal embarcation

A BAHAMIAN and seven illegal immigrants were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in connection with illegal embarcation contrary to the Immigration Act after they were allegedly found in waters 18 miles off Freeport last week.

Freeport highlighted as investment zone at Shanghai event

FREEPORT was prominently featured as the free trade zone of The Bahamas to hundreds of Chinese investors at the Free Trade Zone & Special Economic Zone Summit (FTZ) recently held in Shanghai, China.

Chesapeake firm says it is following best practice

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd and the Grand Bahama Utility Company Ltd have confirmed that “industry best practices” are being followed regarding the operation of the Chesapeake Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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Police on duty as Grand Bahama kids go back to classes

POLICE were out at the various school zones throughout Grand Bahama on Monday as thousands of students returned for the first day of school.

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Resort offers back to school giveaway

THE Castaways Resort teamed up with fitness trainer Alice Williams, of Mind, Body and Soul Fitness, for its annual fitness event and back to school giveaway in Grand Bahama over the weekend.

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Three murder suspects face court

THREE young men accused of murder and attempted murder appeared in the Supreme Court on Tuesday to have their matters joined in one voluntary bill indictment.

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Five in court over murder of Holmes Rock couple

FIVE Grand Bahama men accused of the murder of a Holmes Rock couple appeared in the Supreme Court on Friday for a pre-trial hearing.

Cuban fined $30,000 over illegal landing conviction

A CUBAN national who resides in the United States was convicted and fined over $30,000 after pleading guilty in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court to charges of illegal landing and assisting in the illegal embarkation of six immigrants in Grand Bahama.

Fundraiser to help form Cat Island marching band

RUDOLPH Stubbs, president of the Cat Island Development Association of Grand Bahama, has announced plans for a fundraiser this weekend in Cat Island to assist students with forming a marching band there.