The Bahamas Weekly

05/26/2024

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04/26/2024

A special thank you to the team at Grand Life Magazine for featuring myself and other musicians in the latest edition of their colorful new online magazine that promotes our beautiful island and culture 🥰. Editor Nikia Wells , I love how you put it all together and my longtime friend and promoter of Grand Bahama Island, MeShell R. Britton You ladies ROCK! The magazine is located here; https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=ODc8795802 the our feature' 'A Journey of Rhythm & Melody' is on page 41, but be certain to have a look, read and ENJOY the entire magazine😉‼

08/28/2023

http://www.tribune242.com/news/2023/aug/28/steve-haughey-former-chief-operating-officer-tribu/ Sad news of the passing of my former boss from the days when I was manager of the Tribune and 100Jamz Grand Bahama (nearly 20 years). Steve Haughey was an awesome boss and financial genius who played a pivital role in the expansion of independent radio in The Bahamas prior to the proliferation of the internet (which has taken over the larger percentage of all media markets). Condolences to Steve's family, friends and all of us who worked closely with him.

STEVE Haughey, The Tribune’s former chief operating officer, and ex-controller at the 100 Jamz radio station, passed away yesterday morning following a short illness.

08/02/2023

Lucayan Renewal Holdings Limited - Shop Spaces Available for Rent on Retail Street at the Grand Lucayan (prominently located across from Port Lucaya) Please contact the Financial Controller at 373 1333 extension 5127 for more information.

05/31/2023

02/20/2023

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01/22/2023

The countdown to 50 is on! This year we celebrate the golden jubilee of our great nation, 50 years since the Bahamas gained its independence. Last night, the theme was officially unveiled and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come this year. Join us throughout the year as we join Bahamians around the world rejoice and celebrate this incredible milestone.

One Nation. One Legacy. Our Future! 🇧🇸🇧🇸

01/08/2023

For those wondering how the Rotary Club of Grand Bahama meeting went yesterday, here are a few photographic snaps from our Grand enlightening and fun time!🎉. The presentation Barry Malcolm provided a whirlwind tour of Grand Bahama from Sir Lynden's, "Bend or Break" to present day. It was wakeup call for a paradigm shift from our usual modus operandi. A must listen to dissertation to be ingested by young, not so young, local and potential investors from abroad. We will be sharing the video later today to our Rotary Club of Grand Bahama page. Those of you interested in our club, be certain to message our page🥂🌹.

01/07/2023

"Help Penelope Lightbourn get to Spain and represent the Bahamas while she spreads Awareness of Autism."

Help Penelope Lightbourne, WIN MISS TEEN UNIVERSE 2023 A former resident of G… Watson Andy needs your support for Help Penelope, WIN MISS TEEN UNIVERSE 2023

11/08/2022

11/08/2022

8 PM Monday, November 7th, 2022.

11/08/2022

NEMA Press Update on Subtropical Storm Nicole for Monday, November 7th, 2022, at 7 PM EST.

11/03/2022

GBPA statement on Six Senses Grand Bahama Hotel, Villas, and Branded Residences
November 3, 2022 - The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA), and the Grand Bahama Development Company Limited (DEVCO) are excited about the recent announcement by world renowned and award-winning hotel operator Six Senses. According to the release, the 36-acre project site will be the future home of 45 waterfront and canal villas, as well as a premier restaurant, boathouse, pool bar and world class amenities.

The development and investment team behind this transformational project, the Weller Development Partners, and Pegasus Capital Advisors, were brought to the table by GBPA Director Rupert Hayward. The GBPA and DEVCO have been working with the group for the past three years to help bring this vison to fruition, as it represents not only a tremendous boost to the economy, but also a diversification of the island’s tourism offering.

This project fulfills the mandate of the GBPA and supports a core objective of the GBPA’s Revitalization and Expansion of the Economy of Freeport (REEF) report, commissioned in 2020 to expand the tourism product as well as the real estate and urban renewal sectors.

Charisse Brown, CEO and Senior Legal Counsel of DEVCO, the entity responsible for master planning of the Lucaya area, where the project will be located said, “We are proud to share in the joy of this announcement. A project of this magnitude will provide a significant stimulus to the real estate market and will enhance market value of surrounding properties. We hope this development will be the catalyst for a new era for the island of Grand Bahama.”

GBPA Vice President of Building and Development Services Nakira Wilchcombe spoke to the environmental consciousness of the group. “We will be working very closely with the project to ensure proper permitting, environmental stewardship, and engagement of our pool of professional licensees during the engineering, design, and construction phases. We are impressed by Six Senses track record on creating a carbon friendly footprint and commitment to Eco-sustainability.”

This multi-million-dollar investment is slated to bring hundreds of jobs in the construction phases as well as permanent jobs and world class training opportunities. We encourage you to stay tuned in the coming weeks for information and dates about community and economic engagement on opportunity events.

04/14/2022

Freeport Reunion Get Together at The Rugby Club

Friday (April 15) at 6.30pm

01/09/2022

01/07/2022

From 2019 -- RBDF pays tribute to Sir Sident Poitier on his 92nd birthday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDr2-_ex7PY

RBDF pays tribute to Sir Sident Poitier on his 92nd birthday

01/07/2022

"Sidney Poitier, the renowned Hollywood icon, director and activist who commanded the screen, and paved the way for countless other Black actors has died at age 94. "

01/07/2022

RIP Sir Sidney Poitier

BREAKING: Beloved Bahamian actor and former ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier has died. He was 94. A Broadway play about the trailblazing career of the visionary actor was announced last month. Sir Sidney's death was confirmed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell.

12/15/2021

Miss Bahamas Universe Chantel O'Brian returns home to Jubilant Welcomehttp://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/Miss_Bahamas_Universe_Chantel_O_Brian_Returns_Home_to_Jubilant_Welcome_printer.shtml

Bahamas Information Services Updates Miss Bahamas Universe Chantel O'Brian returns home to Jubilant Welcome Dec 15, 2021 - 4:14:38 PM

12/09/2021

Bahamas removes travel restrictions from African countries; Rolls out COVID-19 booster shotshttp://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/Bahamas_removes_travel_restrictions_from_African_countries_Rolls_out_COVID-19_booster_shots_printer.shtml

Bahamas Information Services Updates Bahamas removes travel restrictions from African countries; Rolls out COVID-19 booster shots By Lindsay Thompson Dec 9, 2021 - 9:52:02 AM NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville has announced that due to the milde...

12/06/2021

Port Lucaya comes alive with Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonyhttp://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/Port_Lucaya_comes_alive_with_Christmas_Tree_Lighting_Ceremony_printer.shtml

Bahamas Information Services Updates Port Lucaya comes alive with Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony By Robyn Adderley Dec 6, 2021 - 9:40:56 AM

11/30/2021

Michael Pintard Presented Instrument of Office as Leader of the Oppositionhttp://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/Michael_Pintard_Presented_Instrument_of_Office_as_Leader_of_the_Opposition_printer.shtml

Bahamas Information Services Updates Michael Pintard Presented Instrument of Office as Leader of the Opposition Nov 29, 2021 - 6:58:17 PM

11/28/2021

Every Christmas people ask about Coldwell Banker James Sarles Realty's popular rendition of Santa Baby creatively sung by Marina Gottlieb Sarles. Now, for the 16th year in a row here is the annual Santa Baby (with a couple new added features) to ring in the holiday season! Special thanks to David Mackey at Mackey Media for this 2005 production! Happy Holidays from James Sarles Realty; www.sarlesrealty.com & The Bahamas Weekly.

11/21/2021

The Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey, M.P. Statement on International Bazaar Firehttp://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/The_Minister_for_Grand_Bahama_the_Hon_Ginger_Moxey_M_P_Statement_on_International_Bazaar_Fire_printer.shtml

Bahamas Information Services Updates The Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey, M.P. Statement on International Bazaar Fire Nov 21, 2021 - 5:50:21 PM

11/19/2021

Grand Bahama government services to be placed on Digital Transformation Unit platformhttp://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/Grand_Bahama_government_services_to_be_placed_on_Digital_Transformation_Unit_platform_printer.shtml

Bahamas Information Services Updates Grand Bahama government services to be placed on Digital Transformation Unit platform By Andrew Coakley Nov 19, 2021 - 4:53:37 PM

11/15/2021

Conclusion of State of Emergency & Implementation of New Rules - Press Conferencehttp://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/Conclusion_of_State_of_Emergency_Implementation_of_New_Rules_-_Press_Conference_printer.shtml

Bahamas Information Services Updates Conclusion of State of Emergency & Implementation of New Rules - Press Conference Nov 15, 2021 - 12:17:59 PM

11/15/2021

MOH receives $1 million in PPE from Canadahttp://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/MOH_receives_1_million_in_PPE_from_Canada_printer.shtml

Bahamas Information Services Updates MOH receives $1 million in PPE from Canada By Lindsay Thompson Nov 15, 2021 - 9:28:50 AM