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Support given by the US

THE US mission to the Bahamas is working together with the government and the Bahamian people to respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.

Bahamian joins UK newspaper travel app team

THE Bahamas has joined the ranks of 30 destinations featured in a popular mobile app for European travellers published by the UK-based Telegraph Media Group.

Introducing the first annual Bahamas Independence Gospel Celebration

AS the Bahamas approaches its 42nd anniversary of independence, for the very first time the country’s churches, including the gospel music community, will come together to host the first annual Bahamas Independence Gospel Celebration.

Private donations help hurricane repairs on 50 homes

HURRICANE repairs were completed on about 50 homes on Grand Bahama through the Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation (GBDRF), with recent private donations totaling $450,000.

100 youths enlist in guard scheme

NEARLY 100 young people from throughout the country that have enlisted in the Bahamas National Youth Guard programme are in Grand Bahama for three months of training at the Police College in Freeport.

Countries share recommendations on human rights issues with the Bahamas

A UNITED Nations representative for the Netherlands recommended yesterday that The Bahamas extend full marital rights to same-sex couples. This was one of several country’s representatives who recommended the Bahamas adopt more liberal policies on rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people.

PLP candsidate hits out at lack of tourism investment

PLP candsidate hits out at lack of tourism investment By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - PLP candidate Gregory Moss says tourism is virtually dead on Grand Bahama and the FNM government has done nothing to

Gun Point base to open later this year

THE new base being developed at Gun Point in Ragged Island will allow the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to maintain a constant presence on the Great Bahama Bank, Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said. The base is expected to become operational

Kwasi: Make sure $2bn investment felt by GB

KWASI Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama and Shadow Minister for Grand Bahama, has urged the PLP government to ensure the $2bn investment touted by the government brings tangible benefits to Grand Bahamians.

Careers fair opens up options for future

ST George’s High School hosted a local college-career fair recently to expose students to post-secondary opportunities available in the Bahamas.

Bahamas set for CONCACAF Nations League

THE Bahamas’ senior men’s national football team is expected to continue play in the 2019 CONCACAF Nations League next week.The Bahamas will host Antigua and Barbuda on Friday, October 12 at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium with free admission

Tributes to Havard Cooper Sr

THE Grand Bahama community is mourning the loss of well-known Grand Bahamian Havard Cooper Sr.

Cruise line holds Bahamas return to December 18

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has unveiled a further delay to its operational restart by setting December 18 as the date when its Grand Classica vessel will resume voyages to Grand Bahama.

Carnival says Grand Bahama proposal has doubled

CARNIVAL Corporation’s investment in Grand Bahama, already its largest in the region, has doubled in size and may grow even more by the time the details are finalised, an official said.

PM says Dorian clean-up essentially 'completed'

NEARLY a year after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said clean-up is essentially “complete” on those islands.

Biodiesel the solution for Bahamas Waste

BAHAMAS Waste collects anywhere between 6,000 and 8,000 gallons of used cooking oil per month that is manufactured into biodiesel, a renewable biodegradable fuel.

Bank and trust sector confirms board line-up

The Deputy Prime Minister, K P Turnquest, gave the keynote address to the Association of International Banks and Trust Companies in The Bahamas (AIBT) recent Annual General Meeting.Bruno Roberts of The Private Trust Corporation, and Ivan Hooper of Wi

Keep your umbrella to hand

WEATHER officials are monitoring a system moving towards the northwest Bahamas that could potentially develop into a tropical depression this week, becoming the first tropical system of the 2020 season.

Bahamas seeking tourism boost via Canada air deal

The Bahamas is hoping its just-signed air transport agreement with Canada will boost tourist arrivals from that nation by encouraging increased airlift from its major cities. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, said the agreement w

Red Soiree to raise funds for mobile blood centre

THE Blood Donor’s Society of Grand Bahama is holding its first fundraising event, Red Soiree 2018, tomorrow at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club to raise money to purchase a mobile blood donation centre. President Lededra Marche said the organisation want

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