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By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] FREEPORT, Grand Bahama–The Island Relays Bahamas (March 15-19) extravaganza is expected to highlight the sports calendar in Grand Bahama. The relays which will attract track and field athletes from seven universities, is the first collegiate event of its kind hosted in the country. With the University of … Continue reading "Island Relays Bahamas Set for GB March 15-19"...

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 The Bahamas Boxing Commission (BBC) on Wednesday, announced that after working diligently with Bahamian entertainment promoter Whitney Ferguson for three years a blockbuster of an event is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2023, for the new Thomas Robinson Stadium at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre. According to BBC Chairman Fred Sturrup, … Continue reading "Bahamas Boxing Commission Praises Promoter"...

Recently, Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) Chairman Sarah St. George officially announced the initial Freeport Art Festival, scheduled to start on March 23, 2023. The event is in keeping with the GBPA’s focus on inspiring the creative community. Some remarks presented by Chairman St. George follow: “We’re here to announce our very first Freeport Art … Continue reading "St George Remarks on Art Lucaya"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] It was a magical evening! Sarah St. George, who sits in the chairman’s office at the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), inspired hopes in a festive audience.  In attendance were His Excellency Sir Cornelius Smith, the nation’s Governor General; Minister of Social Services and Urban Development and Leader of Government … Continue reading "GBPA Chairperson Sarah St. George Paints Bright Future, Inspires Hopes"...

By Fred Sturrup |GB News Editor | [email protected] The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is consistent with a strong focus on an organization it fostered years ago.  According to a recent release sent out from the GBPA, The Downtown Freeport Business Association, following recent elections, is headed by Antoine Brooks. With the GBPA as the ongoing catalyst … Continue reading "GBPA Continues Efforts to Boost Downtown Business Community"...

By Fred Sturrup |GB News Editor |[email protected] Leave it to Janet Russell ! The veteran hospitality host/personality has embarked upon a venture, which, judging from the response on opening day, Sunday, October 30, will certainly bring a touch of magic back to Freeport.  Her lounge, located on Yellow Pine Road at the exact location where Radio Station Cool 96 … Continue reading "“Round The Corner” Lounge presents Freeport’s Latest Social Environment"...

(GB News Editor Fred Sturrup’s note: The Bahamaman joint project is indeed unique.  It’s an exciting delivery from Jemima’s Playhouse. Of course the backdrop is a family from which creative juices flow. The Sawyers, in particular, Tyrone Sr. and older brother Rudy, set a high standard with their writing. Dr. Tyrone Sawyer II and Dr. … Continue reading "JEMIMA’S PLAYHOUSE LAUNCHES NEW “BAHAMAMAN” BOOK & SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO!"...

PRESS RELEASE – The Retired Boxers Association Inaugural Hall of Fame Awards program originally scheduled for Sunday, September 18th has been postponed and will now take place at a date to be announced in late October. A spokesman for the organization said that the event was put off because of circumstances beyond the control of … Continue reading "Retired Boxing Hall of Fame Rescheduled"...

By Fred Sturrup |GB News Editor | [email protected] The theme at the well-attended Hurricane Dorian Memorial Service on Sunday, September 2, at St. John’s Jubilee Cathedral in Freeport, Grand Bahama was, “Prayer.” Indeed, the male and female ministers of the gospel were fully, and deservedly recognized for being prayer warriors while Grand Bahamians and those in … Continue reading "GB Christian Council, GBPA, and Government in joint Hurricane Dorian Memorial"...

                By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] Recently during a high level meeting arranged by the Official Opposition in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Free National Movement, reportedly there was contention. The situation boiled over into an embarrassing, brutal physical altercation that left a noted party supporter seriously … Continue reading "Leadership challenges faced by Pintard historically infamous"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB Editor | [email protected] The present administration that governs the Commonwealth of the Bahamas is that of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis. There is an unusual development that is most disrespectful, I think, to the nation’s chief executive. I have noted that certain governing politicians are getting into the custom of mouthing these words: “The Davis/Cooper administration” … Continue reading "The Administration of PM Philip Davis"...

(Rebels to Face off against Dayton and Utah in the Bahamas) NASSAU, Bahamas – Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin is set to take her Rebels back to her native Bahamas, as Ole Miss will take on Dayton and Utah in the 2022 Baha Mar Pink Flamingo Championships, Nov. 21 and 23. “With so many new faces on our team, … Continue reading "Women’s Basketball Team to Spend Thanksgiving Week at the Baha Mar Pink Flamingo Championship"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] Recent months of ongoing road works have indicated that the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is on the ball in Freeport. Paving of roundabout sectors and residential areas have given rise to a new and refreshing feeling about Freeport. Residents of those communities which have been on … Continue reading "Grand Bahama Port Authority on the Ball!"...

BY FRED STURRUP | GB News Editor | [email protected] There is an area in Florida now entitled, officially, “Little Bahamas.” Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, and portions of the 1930s and 1960s, The Bahamas and the United States engaged in a joint project which enabled Bahamian men (mostly) and women to travel to the latter country for the … Continue reading "City of Miami Commission Names Area ‘Little Bahamas’"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!  The announcement by the Prime Minister Philip Davis led Government of the Bahamas, on Wednesday, that the Electra America Hospitality Group had purchased the Grand Lucaya properties in Grand Bahama for $100 million, heralded the great opportunities for gainful employment residents have been wishing, hoping for. Based in Florida, … Continue reading "Job Opportunities for Grand Bahama!"...

QUALITY NATIONAL LEADERS SHAPING UP WELL A POLITICAL PARIAH? By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] Dr. Hubert Minnis is considered to be a political pariah. He certainly fits the description of an outcast, much more so than any other leader in Bahamian political history, I submit.  This man has been rejected by the national … Continue reading "Minnis Falls Far Short of Other Major Parties’ Official Leaders"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] National Security Minister Wayne Munroe is deemed by many to be out of order for comments made regarding a plea agreement which enabled a man recently convicted of having intercourse with a minor to receive a prison term of just four years.He was quoted:”If I was advising the accused … Continue reading "Minister Munroe Ought Not Put PM in Position of Dismissing Him"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected]  Situated among a number of similar hospitality facilities on the famed Junkanoo Beach (formerly Long Wharf area) of West Bay Street in New Providence, is the Salty Crab establishment. Proprietor Warren Wilson has carved out quite a special niche which provides delectable cuisine, and extremely friendly treatment, enhanced … Continue reading "Wilson providing quality service at Salty Crab on Junkanoo Beach"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] A “truly magnificent initiative” was how Grand Bahama Port Authority Chairman Sarah St. George described the $50,000 housing ministry project highlighted during a ceremony Sunday, March 13 in Freetown, Grand Bahama. The venerable patriarch of Freetown, Rev. Rufus Cooper and his wife were presented with the … Continue reading "GBPA Chairman Sarah St. George Lauds Freetown Housing Initiative"...

The seventh annual Jonathan Gouthro memorial golf tournament was held on Saturday march 5th, 2022 at the Lucayan reef golf course. The event was conducted by the Rotary Club of Grand Bahama Sunrise with assistance from the Gouthro family. All proceeds from the tournament are placed in a scholarship fund under the same name, to … Continue reading "SEVENTH ANNUAL JONATHAN GOUTHRO MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] One of the great decisions made by Prime Minister Hon. Philip “Brave” Davis and the rest of the hierarchy of the Progressive Liberal Party Government of The Bahamas, was the intense focus on concluding negotiations for buying the Kipling Building, downtown Freeport, Grand Bahama, to relocate … Continue reading "UB North Campus Set to Revitalize Freeport"...

GRAND BAHAMA UTILITY COMPANY LIMITED- For Immediate Release – February 21, 2022 – Freeport, GB, The Bahamas: – The Grand Bahama Utility Company (GBUC) Limited is excited to announce the launch of its smart meter upgrade program, which commenced Saturday, February 19, 2022, in West End and will work east to cover all customers across … Continue reading "GBUC Launches Smart Meter Upgrade Program"...

Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] A few weeks ago, Minister of Youth Sports and Culture, Hon. Mario Bowleg, met with Bahamas Boxing Commission Chairman Fred Sturrup and other commissioners for the first time.  The minister made it quite clear that he plans to fortify the commission, the government’s arm for the control … Continue reading "Sports Minister Bowleg Urges Boxing Revival"...

Statement by GB News Editor Fred Sturrup George Curtis, yet another of the fabled and meaningful characters from the St. James Road/Kemp Road/St. Margaret Road (New Providence) vicinity, has died. I knew him all of my life, lost contact with him for years when he moved to Grand Bahama, but renewed our relationship when I … Continue reading "TRIBUTES TO GEORGE CURTIS"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] There are those who claim very good genes, and factually so.And, then there are folks with superlative genes.One such lady who has climbed the steps of an incredible genealogy to become one of the Bahamas’ greatest nation-building matriarchs, is Allyson Maynard-Gibson.  She was recently appointed Chairman of the … Continue reading "Maynard-Gibson, A Major Nation-building Contributor"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] The Sir Lynden Pindling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) leadership legacy continues.The Most Honourable Philip Davis, QC, MP, was not among that initial group of Pindling leadership politicians, each considered to be a protege. No, that list included Kendal Nottage, Darrell Rolle, Hubert Ingraham and Perry Christie, primarily. (The latter two succeeded … Continue reading "Pindling Legacy of PLP Leadership Continues through PM Philip Davis"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] For the first time in history there is a deputy leader who is not considered by many to be a true Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) product.   I. Chester Cooper, the Deputy Leader of the PLP and the Deputy Prime Minister, as well as Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Investments in … Continue reading "Cooper Presents Different Historical Dynamics for Progressive Liberal Party"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] Loretta Butler-Turner, after she moved from Grand Bahama back to New Providence quickly became a strong force within the Free National Movement party. She was a favorite of three-time Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham. When he put his slate together on the way to upsetting the Progressive Liberal … Continue reading "The Woman Who Was on the Pathway to Be Prime Minister of The Bahamas (Part 2)"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] Loretta Butler, daughter of noted mortician Raleigh Butler and grand-daughter of the legendary politician and humanitarian Sir Milo Butler, not too long ago seemed destined for an extremely high position in the country called The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Indeed, she was well on the pathway to … Continue reading "The Woman Who Was on the Pathway to Be Prime Minister of The Bahamas (Part 1)"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] At some point, those who love and cherish the political organization called the Free National Movement (FNM) would be better off coming to the realization that Dr. Hubert Minnis is certainly not ideal for the transformation of the party.He is just bad news.  This is understood to so … Continue reading "Dr. Minnis not ideal for FNM transformation"...

By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected] Sir Jack Hayward died on January 13, in 2015. He was 91, and the last remaining member of the first big three, who history considers the prime investors/architects of Freeport and the wider Grand Bahama. It was not a planned union between the Haywards (Charles the father, and … Continue reading "Wallace Groves comes together with Haywards"...

(By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected]) Let’s be clear. Dr. Hubert Minnis will always be a shadow over Official Opposition Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard’s head, as long as he remains in frontline politics. Dr. Minnis, who led the FNM to a lopsided defeat (7-32) at the hands of the incoming governing … Continue reading "Dr. Hubert Minnis should give up seat to allow for totally new FNM leadership"...

Rotary of Sunset President Fred Sturrup and Grand Bahama Port Authority Chair Person Sarah St. George led an initiative, on Thursday Nov. 18, presenting COVID-18 packages to residents of Pelican Point. Along with Sturrup from Rotary Sunset was Past President Tony Miller...

(By Fred Sturrup | GB News Editor | [email protected]) The Legislature of The Bahamas Islands, with the financial guru, Attorney Stafford Sands, a prominent spokesman on national business deals, leading the discussions, an arrangement with the late Wallace Groves, an American with a bit of a tainted past, was agreed to. The area of Grand Bahama situated in the … Continue reading "Grand Bahama Port Authority an effective quasi-government"...

Shaolin Rolle’s Galaxy Lounge is one of the popular spots in Grand Bahama. It is located on Oak Street, Freeport in the Commercial District. Pictured from left are: Roland Rolle, Gladstone’Moon’ McPhee, Cleveland Duncombe and Ernie Barr Jr...