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'Govt has failed Grand Bahama'

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney slammed the government for its treatment of Grand Bahama, claiming that the PLP has ignored it campaign promises to transform the island into the “metropolis” it once was.

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Keeping a promise to restore historic kitchen

STUDENTS have kept a promise to carry out a restoration of a kitchen in Cat Island as part of a youth project.

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$1bn Rose Islandproject 'not active'for Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton hotel chain has told Tribune Business it is “no longer involved” with the long-stalled $1 billion Rose Island resort development, describing the project as not “active”.

Four Seasons a 'shot in arm' for Eleuthera

WHILE a Four Seasons hotel on Eleuthera could be prove to be a "shot in the arm" for that island's economy, its Chamber of Commerce president told Tribune Business yesterday that obtaining the 'critical mass' necessary to make properties in the Family Islands successful remains a major challenge.

Power cuts in island washout

Power cuts in island washout By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net STRONG winds and rain from a pressure system in the last few days caused power cuts in the Family Islands while delaying work for a number of residents and

EDITORIAL: Andros fire highlights out islands’ need for resources

WHEN The Tribune spoke to North Andros administrator about a fire that had broken out on the island, we were assured that it was mostly contained.

Blue Lagoon Island to re-open on July 11

BLUE Lagoon Island will resume operations on July 11, following three months of closure. The top-rated private island destination has implemented “a comprehensive enhanced safety programme” to ensure that as local and international guests are welcom

Bahamas forward bookings up 9.2%

Forward visitor bookings to The Bahamas having increased by 9.2 percent, a top tourism official said yesterday, following a total arrivals increase of 15 per cent.Joy Jibrilu, pictured, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-general, said The Bahamas is

First international flight post-Dorian reaches GB

Grand Bahama on Tuesday welcomed its first international flight since the passing of Hurricane Dorian to the island’s Fixed Based Operator (FBO) at Grand Bahama International Airport. Representatives from the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, Grand

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Vincent Peet to run as independent

VINCENT Peet, a former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister, has launched an independent campaign for the North Andros and Berry Islands constituency, saying residents have urged him to return to politics.

Bahamas works on airlift capacity

The Ministry of Tourism and its partners sought to improve airlift to the Bahamas as they met with airline representatives over two full days of meetings at the Routes Americas conference in El Salvador.

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'I believe there is a gold medallist to be discovered for the next Olympics'

The performances of young Caribbean athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games served as one of the inspirations for the government’s quest to heavily invest in sports development.

Grand Bahama Rotary Clubs join major international fundraising effort

GRAND Bahama Rotarian Mike Stafford said on Friday that the Rotary Clubs on the island have joined in a major international fundraising effort to help rebuild the devastated economies of the southern islands affected by Hurricane Joaquin.

$300m stocking island project to bring 200 permanent jobs

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday announced the government’s approval of an application for the sale of 70 acres of land on Stocking Island, off Exuma, where a $300m five star development will be constructed.

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One step closer to forming new link with sister city

CAT Island is one step closer to a “mutually beneficial” Sister Cities relationship with Richton Park, Illinois, after a recent four-day visit to the United States.

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Scholarships for students hit by Hurricane Joaquin

FIFTEEN students from Family Islands impacted by Hurricane Joaquin have been granted scholarships to attend the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI), courtesy of the Rebuild Bahamas Hurricane Relief Programme.

Berry Islands hail new airport as ‘huge step up from shack’

BERRY Island businesses yesterday hailed their new airport as a “huge step up” that promises to revive the tourism economy.

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‘Parole system can reduce expense of prisoner upkeep’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he met a bill of $40,000 for bread for prisoners’ meals when he took office, the kind of expense he hopes is reduced when a parole system is introduced.

Islands of Bahamas named official destination sponsor of University of Miami Athletics

THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation and University of Miami Athletics have announced a broad-based strategic multi-year partnership making The Islands of The Bahamas the official “Destination Partner” of Miami Athletics.

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Best-of-the-Best Regatta returns to Montagu Bay November 30

THE sixth edition of the Best-of-the-Best Regatta returns to Montagu Bay from November 30 to December 3.