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Darville says bill will open way for investment

THE passing of Investment Incentive Bill has paved the way for an injection of half a billion dollars into the economy of Grand Bahama over the next decade, Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville said at the opening of the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO) annual Northern Bahamas Conference at the Pelican Bay Resort on Friday.

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National stadium to host Tottenham v Jamaica

THE Bahamas will make history on May 23, 2013 as its new $30 million Thomas A Robinson National Stadium will serve as host to an exhibition match between Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and the Jamaican national football team.

Venture Fund's 'failure rate' 11% pts higher outside Nassau

The Government-sponsored venture capital fund has suffered a Grand Bahama/Family Islands “failure rate” that is 11 percentage points higher than New Providence, although its chairman yesterday said it expected to receive a further $1 million injection from the Government by April.

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Miss Grand Bahama to travel to Zimbabwe

FREEPORT – Reigning Miss Grand Bahama, Shequera King, will travel to Zimbabwe to compete in the Miss Heritage World Pageant.

BFSB award nominees unveiled

The Nominations Committee for this year’s Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) Excellence Awards has released the names of all nominees submitted to the Blue Ribbon Panel. They are:

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Bahamas in lopsided loss to Antigua and Barbuda

IN nearly a complete reversal of day one, day two produced a lopsided loss for Team Bahamas who fell to 1-1 in the Caribbean Basketball Confederation Championships in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

Plane makes emergency landing at Grand Bahama

A PLANE made an emergency landing at the Grand Bahama International Airport on Tuesday. No one on board was injured, officials said.

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BREAKING NEWS: Grand Bahama man, 47, stabbed to death

A 47-year-old Grand Bahama man has been stabbed to death at a home in the Heritage subdivision, Freeport.

Good weather, good fishing!

Last year, the winds had been very high in the Bahamas hindering many boaters and divers from enjoying the boating season.

Bahamas welcome for Italian tourists

Some 120 passengers arrived at Grand Bahama International Airport from Milan, Italy, on Thursday, June 21, on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.Operated by European tour operator, Alpitour, the summer travel programme began in May, with weekly trips s

FIBA Centrobasket: Team Bahamas in win column

After improving in each of their first three games played, the Bahamas junior boys’ team finally got in the win column at the FIBA Under-15 Centrobasket Championships.

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Bahamas slams Cayman 105-36

BACK in the win column on day three, the Bahamas sealed a spot in the semifinals of the Centrobasket U15 Championships for Men.

CAC Games: Bahamas water polo team splits the first two matches

THE Bahamas water polo team split their first two games over the weekend as they began competition in the 24th Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador.

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Government 'will not sacrifice Grand Bahama environment for money'

WHILE in Grand Bahama over the weekend, Acting Prime Minister Peter Turnquest took the opportunity to again allay fears residents might have regarding the Minnis administration’s decision to approve the Oban Energies oil refinery and storage facility

MEN’S 4 x 400 TEAM ALL SET FOR THE PENN RELAYS

FIVE of the six men who won the silver medal in the 4 x 400 metre relay at the XXI Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia, are expected to represent the Bahamas in the same event at the 124th annual Penn Relays.

Govt taking 'significant steps' on tech hub

THE Government has taken “significant steps” towards making its “technology hub” ambitions a reality, a Cabinet minister said yesterday in unveiling the second Grand Bahama Technology Summit.Senator Kwasi Thompson, minister of state for Grand Bahama,

FNM says govt has failed Grand Bahama

THE government has been criticised for its inability to create a comprehensive relief plan for Grand Bahama where many Bahamians are struggling.

‘Shift in thinking’ vital to reshape economy

State Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said yesterday the Commercial Enterprise Bill is designed to boost the Grand Bahama economy, attracting new industries and create opportunities for Bahamians.

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Christie govt slowed help for US on crime

CO-OPERATION between law enforcement agencies in the Bahamas and the United States “waned” under the Christie administration but has increased under the present administration, a new report from the US State Department says.

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First win for Bahamas in Puerto Rico

A late three pointer from Brea Forbes was the go ahead score for team Bahamas and led them to their first win over the 2018 FIBA Centrobasket Women’s Basketball Championships.