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GB power officially opnes its $80M generation plant

The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) has officially opened its $80 million West Sunrise Plant (WSP).

$4.5m hall to accommodate 80 students in Grand Bahama

THE opening of the $4.5m Hawksbill Hall at the University of The Bahamas’ northern campus marks the transition of the Grand Bahama institution from a commuter campus to a residential one, providing accommodations for over 80 student residents. Dep

Health provider begins 'new era'

The Family Medicine Centre, which specialises in general and preventative medicine, is starting a “new era” with the opening of its newly-constructed facilities on Blake Road.  “This building is more than a bunch of shiny new rooms; it is a symbol of our enduring commitment to our patients and the community. It makes it possible for us to do more and provide more,” said Dr Graham Cates, FamilyMedicine Centre’s founding physician.

Containers turned into new homes for victims

BAHAMAS Relief Cruise is continuing its ongoing relief mission from West Palm Beach to Grand Bahama, helping with the rebuilding of homes and a local business on the island.Melisa Brennan and Brian Villelia, representatives of Bahamas Relief Cruise,

$180M INVESTMENT FOR BORCO IN 2012

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Oil Refining Company's (BORCO) parent company is planning to invest between $130-$180 million, more than half its total 2012 capital expenditure, in upgrading the Grand Bahama-based oil storage facilit

PM pledges to introduce health insurance scheme

FREEPORT - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham promises to introduce National Catastrophic Health Insurance if the FNM is re-elected to office.

Port Lucaya sees marina ‘lock out’

The Port Lucaya Marketplace’s new owner yesterday said he had “no alternative” but to lock the adjacent marina operator out of its fuel farm and other facilities, citing “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in unpaid rent.

UPDATED: PM announces weekend lockdown, new midweek curfew hours

THE recent surge of COVID-19 cases prompted Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Friday to reinstate a weekend lockdown and implement a new 7pm to 5am curfew midweek.

Critical Care Block moves closer to opening, officials report

OFFICIALS at the Public Hospitals Authority say the Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital is closer to being fully operational with the facility this week receiving key certifications.

Gov’t gains key Freeport reforms

The Government yesterday confirmed it has secured a greater role in Freeport’s governance and future development, despite its deal with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) being branded “an illegal breach” of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement.

A thriving Grand Bahama

In this article, RUPERT HAYWARD looks to the future of Grand Bahama - and considers how we can reinvigorate and revitalise all parts of the community.

Ambulances deployed to Grand Bahama

TWO ambulances donated by Canadian manufacturer Demers-Braun-Crestline Group as part of Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery efforts were deployed to Grand Bahama yesterday by the Public Hospitals Authority. The ambulances, which are outfitted with

Ministers take tour of airport

FREEPORT - Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin was in Grand Bahama over the weekend to tour the various government agencies within her portfolio as well as the island's private sector port facilities.

GB Shipyard’s $600m go-ahead is ‘fantastic’

A hotelier yesterday hailed confirmation that Grand Bahama Shipyard’s $600m dry docks investment is to proceed as “fantastic news” given that the company previously generated up to 40 percent of his annual revenues.

Restoration under way - but several clinics already open

RESTORATION efforts of healthcare services in both Abaco and Grand Bahama are currently being carried out. Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said several health care facilities in Abaco and Grand Bahama are operational despite the damage brought by

Patient’s death investigated

A GRAND Bahama resident with COVID-19 died overnight and officials are investigating whether the death was related to the virus.

LETTER: How to solve govt's GB airport quandary

Dear Editor , I imagine the government is in a major quandary over Grand Bahama International Airport. The quandary is not whether the $70m needed for a new terminal has to be spent, but by whom. As I have explained, Freeport has no viability if

Governor General tours hospital

GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith conducted his annual Christmas visit and tour of Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday.

Gov't pledges support for $180m Pharmachem move

PHARMACHEM Technologies has retained two foreign engineering firms to oversee construction of its new $180 million facility in Freeport.Kevin Seymour, the company’s chief financial officer, said Integrated Project Services (IPS) and KPC International

‘Increase in cases could have impact on patients and staff at hospital’

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands says while Princess Margaret Hospital is capable of handling the recent increase of COVID cases, the situation could potentially cause “implications and repercussions” for patients and staff of the medical facility.

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