Lucayan Renewal Holdings Ltd (“LRHL”) has heard comments made by Mr. Obie Ferguson regarding proceedings recently filed by LRHL with the Industrial Tribunal seeking constitutional relief in regards to a Trade Dispute filed by the former Hotel Union with the Industrial Tribunal in 2017.  The proceedings recently filed by LRHL are not contentious, but as a matter of procedure, it is necessary to conclude the outstanding matter and to include the Attorney General and the Tribunal when a party to a trade dispute is seeking relief under the Constitution...

Last week, the business community of Grand Bahama officially helped proprietor Olivia Pagés open her newly revamped Stoned Crab Restaurant and Bar on Taino Beach. The iconic restaurant, with its signature,three pointed roofs was packed with well-wishers including the Deputy Prime Minister, Peter Turnquest, who is also the MP for the Lucaya area.

The Keep Grand Bahama Clean Committee (KGBC), along with some of its partnering members BNT, MOT, and Sanitation Services, installed a sign this past week on Coral Road to continue to spread awareness about the negative impacts of pollution and to encourage residents to be environmental stewards. The newly erected sign on Coral Road represents the ongoing campaign by KGBC to promote cleanliness and environmental awareness through eye-catching, engaging and humorous promotional signs posted around the island.

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is inviting candidates with expertise in operating digital signoge, who also hove the financial wherewithal, to provide expressions of interest (EOI) to erect, operate and maintain Digital Billboard Signoge in designated locations throughout the Freeport area.

It’s Regatta Time again! All across the country, Bahamians are gathering to celebrate our annual down-home traditions, with sloop sailing, Bahamian music, crafts, food, and more.

Coral reefs are dying around the world, with over half being lost since the early seventies. Based on current trends, scientists predict that ninety percent of coral reefs are on track to die by 2050. This ecological tragedy is also a serious socio-economic problem; reefs support one billion people and an estimated 25% of marine life while generating conservatively $30 billion annually through tourism, fisheries, and coastal protection.  The Bahamas, who welcome over six million visitors a year to their islands, beaches, and crystal-clear waters has embraced a new dynamic adventure they hope will change this outcome...

On 6th March, 2019, the third edition of TEDxYouth@GrandBahama took place under the theme “Lemme Say Sumtin!” Approximately 350 high school students gathered at the Regency Theatre to participate in this fun, imaginative, and smart TEDx event designed for, and organized with young people on Grand Bahama island.

As Grand Bahama prepares for an unprecedented boost in the island’s Tourism industry, executives at The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA), are keen on ensuring the readiness of local Bahamians for upcoming opportunities within the sector. 

The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) under the powers vested in it by the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) has been and still is the sole regulator for all utilities in the Freeport zone since 1956.

Executives from The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) have embarked on a series of public town hall meetings to listen to the concerns of consumers. The URCA representatives have held discussions with residents in Abaco and in New Providence, and now URCA’s executive team will continue their campaign of public consultations across the northern islands, with three scheduled town hall meetings on Grand Bahama and “pop up” office hours at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce.

The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited wishes to advise the public that as Regulators, we were notified by The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) that during a course of their recent meter audit, they discovered a number of suspected electricity diversions at several businesses within the Port Area.  As a result, we immediately began our own independent investigations into this matter which is currently ongoing.  Thus far, we can confirm that all of the work performed by the licensee was unpermitted, and was executed outside the scope of the license.

As this matter is currently with the Royal Bahamas Police Force and investigations are still ongoing, we do not wish to comment any further to interfere with the Police investigations.  We do believe that due process will be carried out and we are...

The return of “FLIFF On Location” to Grand Bahama Island and the Pelican Bay Hotel this past weekend, was a heartwarming experience for President and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival (FLIFF), Greg Von Hausch. The festival’s strong connection to the island, was the driving force behind its return.

TEDxYouth@GrandBahama will return for a third year on Wednesday, 06th March 2019.

"Nothing says 'vacation' quite like sipping a tropical cocktail while digging your toes in the sand. The Caribbean could be called the beach bar capital of the world with countless places to sip the day away."  USA Today asked a panel of Caribbean travel experts to nominate their favorites, and gave the public time to put in their vote.

Television show features the best of Grand Bahama and launches season four from the Invest Grand Bahama (IGB) studios at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA).

On Feb 1, 2019, Jack Hayward Senior High School held its first official full blown Mr. & Ms. Jack Hayward Senior High School Talent Pageant and Coronation. This is the second year that JHSH embarked upon this venture. However, this is the first year that the school decided to upgrade to a full blown pageant. Pageant chairperson and Senior Mistress, Afrika Karamo-Miller stated her excited and delight in the interest and the improvement in the direction  and proclaimed that "we are excited to keep on growing and expanding." She expressed a deep gratitude to the co- director and choreographer, Darrol Stubbs for his patience, dedication and vision to move the pageant in and upward direction...