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The significance of The GBPA’s presence
March 4, 2021Comments: 0
A COMMENTARY BY FRED STURRUP FN GENERAL MANAGER/MANAGING EDITOR Never before, not even back in 2004 when the island was buffeted by the hurricane sister…
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Parker-Edgecombe appointed to head Preparedness Ministry
March 3, 2021Comments: 0
Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, has been named the new Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction.…
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PLP supporter alleges intimidation
Dear Editor, I am and have been a long-time staunch supporter and member of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in Grand Bahama, for decades. I...
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CB’s penny redemption process gaining traction
Grand Bahamians are taking full advantage of the Central Bank of the Bahamas’ Penny Redemption program, which is presently located at the Lucaya Shopping Center,...
March 4, 20210

GB residents given ‘A’ grade for compliance
Each weekend, mindful of the obligation of the Fourth Estate, we monitor the curfew/lockdown scenario. A drive through various sections of the City of Freeport,...
April 27, 20200

PLP suporter alleges intimidation
Dear Editor, I am and have been a long-time staunch supporter and member of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in Grand Bahama, for decades. I...
March 4, 20210

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Bishop Godfrey and Minister Iris Williams celebrates 39th Pastoral Anniversary
Bishop Godfrey and Minister Iris Williams, have been in church leadership for more than three-plus decades, however, on Sunday (January 31) the couple officially celebrated...
February 1, 20210
COGOP Pinedale Men’s Ministry host appreciation service
Leaders of the Church of God of Prophecy, Pinedale Men’s Ministry held a special celebration service on Sunday, January 24 at the local edifice, under...
February 1, 20210

Bahamian former tennis player Christian Cargill gets Black History Month salute
The month of February meant the celebration of Black History. The College of William and Mary spent the entire month highlighting the significant achievements of...
March 3, 20210

Bannister as DPM, could heighten government’s national sports focus
SPECIAL SPORTS SCOPE The elevation of Minister of Works Desmond Bannister to the Deputy Prime Minister position in the country, should be well-received, generally. He...
December 7, 20200