Grand Bahama

Orion Group Holdings Announces Significant Design-Build Contract Award for Grand Bahama Shipyard Dry Dock and $121 Million in Additional Awards

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Friday, October 13, 2023

The contract was awarded by Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) for the turnkey design-build of the Grand Bahama Shipyard Dry Dock Replacement Project, situated in Grand Bahama, Bahamas.

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  • The contract was awarded by Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) for the turnkey design-build of the Grand Bahama Shipyard Dry Dock Replacement Project, situated in Grand Bahama, Bahamas.
  • In addition, the Company was recently awarded new contracts in both its Concrete and Marine segments for a combined total of $121 million.
  • Orion Group Holdings won the Grand Bahama Shipyard Dry Dock award through a competitive bid/negotiation process based on demonstrating its multiple core skill competencies.
  • With these new contract awards, Orion continues to strengthen its position as an industry leader capable of tackling complex projects with unmatched expertise.

WHAT'S NEW IN THE BAHAMAS IN JUNE 2023

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Monday, June 5, 2023

The Bahamas welcomes travellers to join in celebrating its milestone 50th Anniversary of Independence July 10, 2023!

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  • The Bahamas welcomes travellers to join in celebrating its milestone 50th Anniversary of Independence July 10, 2023!
  • The Bahamas Gears Up for 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations — The Bahamas welcomes travellers to join in celebrating its milestone 50th Anniversary of Independence on 10 July 2023.
  • Commemorative events including Junkanoo rushouts and cultural festivals are taking place across The Bahamas throughout 2023.
  • Travel must be booked before 31 Oct. 2023, for travel until 31 Dec. 2023.

FAU HARBOR BRANCH RECEIVES $2.8 MILLION GIFT TO CREATE A QUEEN CONCH FARM IN GRAND BAHAMA

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

This support expands FAU Harbor Branch's extensive aquaculture and food security program focused on replenishing queen conch populations throughout the Caribbean.

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  • This support expands FAU Harbor Branch's extensive aquaculture and food security program focused on replenishing queen conch populations throughout the Caribbean.
  • FAU Harbor Branch will partner with the Bahamian community of Grand Bahama on a pilot-scale queen conch aquaculture farm led by Megan Davis, Ph.D., a research professor, FAU Harbor Branch Aquaculture and Stock Enhancement, and the world's leading expert on queen conch aquaculture with 40 years of research in the field.
  • The Grand Bahama queen conch hatchery is the fifth such FAU partnership project to restore the queen conch throughout the Caribbean.
  • "Our FAU Harbor Branch Queen Conch Lab team together with our partners are making strides to fulfill the vision of a conch farm in every Caribbean nation," said Davis.

Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board Launches Grand Life Magazine!

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

FREEPORT, The Bahamas, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The rich and diverse story of Grand Bahama will be shared with the world, thanks to the brand-new Grand Life Magazine!

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  • The Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board officially released a digital copy of the Grand Life Magazine at a soft launch event, which was hosted at Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort on Feb 2.
  • The Grand Life Magazine is a full-length magazine that will be shared in print and digitally with visitors, travel agents, and at tourism events around the world.
  • Grand Life Magazine was developed by co-editors, Carmel Churchill and Nikia Wells, who are both Grand Bahama natives.
  • "The Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board challenged us to create a digital publication that would encapsulate the stories and people of Grand Bahama," noted Churchill.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Hosts Tourism-Focused Events in Canada

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Monday, November 7, 2022

NASSAU, Bahamas, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) continued its successful series of Global Sales and Marketing Missions in Canada to reengage tourism partners and boost visitor arrivals from the area.

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  • A quintessentially Bahamian kickoff at Calgary's Fairmont Palliser Hotel brought a sampling of Bahamian culture and cuisine to Western Canada on 31 Oct.
  • The last event was held in Montreal, Quebec on 3 Nov. at the Four Seasons Hotel.
  • Guests were transported to The Bahamas via a full island-inspired meal, as well as Bahamian-themed cocktails, music and entertainment.
  • See why It's Better in The Bahamas at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook , YouTube or Instagram .

Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Emergency Field Hospital To The Bahamas; Adding Critical COVID-19 Capacity As Positive Cases Continue To Rise

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

With more than 2,000 active cases across the islands, hospitals have been inundated with patients suffering from the coronavirus.

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  • With more than 2,000 active cases across the islands, hospitals have been inundated with patients suffering from the coronavirus.
  • Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau is full, and they have shut down medical transfers from neighboring islands.
  • Samaritan's Purse is coming alongside Bahamian healthcare workers, providing additional support as they continue the fight against the devastating COVID-19 virus.
  • After Hurricane Dorian hit last year, Samaritan's Purse opened a 40-bed field hospital on Grand Bahama and distributed life-saving supplies in the hardest-hit areas.

Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism & Aviation Statement On Updated COVID-19 Measures

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

Dr. Hubert Minnis issued updated measures and protocols for New Providence, Grand Bahama Island and various Family Islands.

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  • Dr. Hubert Minnis issued updated measures and protocols for New Providence, Grand Bahama Island and various Family Islands.
  • Residents are not permitted to leave their homes during this period, except to seek urgent medical care at a hospital.
  • Requirements for entering The Bahamas include:
    All travellers must apply for a Bahamas Health Visa at travel.gov.bs by selecting the International option and completing all required fields.
  • Due to fluidity of the COVID-19 situation both in The Bahamas and worldwide, protocols are subject to change.

Rainmaker Worldwide Announces Multi-Million Dollar Joint Solar Water Venture in the Bahamas and Contract for 50 Solar Capable Air-to-Water Units

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Monday, July 27, 2020

Since August 2019, The Bahamas has endured the devastating aftermath of Dorian the Category 5 Hurricane that swept across the Atlantic.

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  • Since August 2019, The Bahamas has endured the devastating aftermath of Dorian the Category 5 Hurricane that swept across the Atlantic.
  • Dorian hit Grand Bahama, The Bahamas largest island, with 297 kilometer-per-hour winds and a 9-meter storm surge that caused overwhelming destruction.
  • Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. (OTC: RAKR) is a leader in technology that produces clean, affordable water.
  • Rainmaker Worldwide Inc was recognized as the Best Community Impact Water Solutions Global 2020 by Capital Finance International.

GreaterGood.org’s Rescue Rebuild Partners with PetSmart Charities® to Renovate the Humane Society of Grand Bahama that was Ravaged by Hurricane Dorian

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Seattle, Wash., Feb. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rescue Rebuild ,a community-driven animal shelter renovation program of GreaterGood.org , joins forces withPetSmart Charities to give a necessary makeover to the Humane Society of Grand Bahama (HSGB) that was ravaged by Hurricane Dorian.

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  • Seattle, Wash., Feb. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rescue Rebuild ,a community-driven animal shelter renovation program of GreaterGood.org , joins forces withPetSmart Charities to give a necessary makeover to the Humane Society of Grand Bahama (HSGB) that was ravaged by Hurricane Dorian.
  • We are grateful for our partnership with PetSmart Charities to help the Humane Society of Grand Bahama get back to a safe working environment for their staff and animals, said Liz Baker, CEO of GreaterGood.org.
  • After Hurricane Dorian, shelter operations were crippled, decreasing adoptions by 80% a month.
  • Last September, Hurricane Dorian landed on the Eastern side of Grand Bahama Island with 185 mph winds.

FTC says Grand Bahama Cruise Line’s robocalls ran aground

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Friday, January 10, 2020

But according to the FTC, Grand Bahama Cruise Line and others unleashed a tidal wave of illegal calls purportedly pitching free vacations to consumers.

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  • But according to the FTC, Grand Bahama Cruise Line and others unleashed a tidal wave of illegal calls purportedly pitching free vacations to consumers.
  • The complaint alleges that Grand Bahama Cruise Line made millions of robocalls through its in-house telemarketers and by hiring outside call centers to call consumers on its behalf.
  • The FTC says that for years Grand Bahama Cruise Line knew or consciously avoided knowing that many of the lead generators survey robocalls and the subsequent outbound calls to consumers violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule.
  • Even at this early stage, the case should send an unmistakable all-hands-on-deck message: Illegal robocalls belong in Davy Jones Locker.