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Officials impressed by Grand Bahama’s Ebola safety protocols

OFFICIALS from the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization were in Grand Bahama yesterday to look at the safety protocols in place and to make recommendations to the Ebola Task Force.

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Three PLP seats in Grand Bahama

FREEPORT - The PLP won three of the five seats in Grand Bahama, taking the two FNM seats in Marco City and Pineridge and recapturing the West Grand Bahama and Bimini seat.

Cruise line urged to build dock in Freeport

TWO environmental organisations are calling on Carnival Cruise Lines to dry-dock plans to build a $200m cruise port in East End, Grand Bahama, citing the area as “one of the most fragile and important ecological wonders of The Bahamas”.

EDITORIAL: Imagination is first step to ‘fixing’ Grand Bahama

POWERFUL images of hundreds of hopefuls lined up for a government-led job fair in Grand Bahama over the weekend delivered an unmistakable message. Grand Bahama is hurting.

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Bahamas beat Mexico, 76-59

In a complete turnaround from game one, the Bahamas men’s national basketball team protected home court and emerged with a dominant win over Mexico in game two in the first window of FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers.The Bahamas allowed just eight points in t

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Consular representatives given a tour of Freeport

FREEPORT - Thirteen members of the Honorary Consular Corp were on Grand Bahama for a tour of the city and the industrial sector.

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International community rallies to support Bahamas after storm

THE international community is rallying to support The Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin. A team of disaster experts is being sent to The Bahamas by Jamaica on Monday.

AML and Red Cross step up relief effort in Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama residents now have a convenient way to donate to Hurricane Joaquin relieve efforts thanks to a partnership with AML Foods Ltd and the Grand Bahama Red Cross.

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BLTA WELCOMES ITF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER GOEDE

BAHAMAS Lawn Tennis Association welcomes John Goede, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) development officer, to The Bahamas.

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Oil found on Grand Bahama beach sent to USA to determine source

OIL residue found on several Grand Bahama beaches has been sent to the United States for testing to determine the source, Grand Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said yesterday.

GB Power launches client reconnections

GB Power launches client reconnections The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) yesterday joined its Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) counterpart in launching a residential customer reconnection program. All residential customers who have had electric

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Special Olympics Bahamas off to the World Summer Games

SPECIAL Olympics Bahamas was able to meet their financial requirements and its delegation of 40 persons left town yesterday for the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.

Clemson Tigers to play Bahamas Select 15

THE Bahamas Select 15 will have their hands full 3pm March 22 at Winton Rugby Sports Field when the Clemson Tigers pay a visit to the Bahamas, according to a press release.

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Jordan visit in bid to host Bahamas film conference

BAHAMAS Film Commissioner Craig Woods paid a visit to Jordan to discuss the possibility of holding a major film conference in the Bahamas.

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Moncur: Leaders not doing what is necessary to tackle illegal immigration

FORMER DNA candidate Rodney Moncur criticised the country’s former and current leaders yesterday, claiming they neglected to do what was necessary to tackle illegal immigration.

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Grand Bahama ‘a special place’ for the FNM

FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands says that Grand Bahama is hallowed ground for the official opposition and remains a special place for the party.

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Bahamas to host World Relays again in 2024

AFTER a successful campaign, The Bahamas has been re-awarded the rights to host the World Relays for the fourth time.

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Food gift for Grand Bahama

BAHAMAS Paradise Cruise Line presented over 8,000 pounds of food and other items to the Rotary Clubs for distribution to local food banks and charitable organisations on Grand Bahama.

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Contradictory advice in U.S. over travel to The Bahamas

Confusion over what countries are safe to visit during the COVID crisis has been laid bare by contradictory advice by the US to its citizens on travel to The Bahamas.

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Governor General launches FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience

THE FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience was launched by Governor General of the Bahamas, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House on Tuesday.