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FBOs visit Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama played host to 26 Fixed Based Operators (FBO) on Thursday for what was the first leg of a familiarization trip to The Bahamas.FBOs provide special services to those travelling by private jet.
"It's like a concierge service like what you would have at a hotel, Earl Miller of the Bahamas Tourist Office explained. "Instead of going to the government airport you would go to an FBO where most of the private jets go."
An FBO also provides limo services and makes special hotel reservations for those requiring such perks.
Miller points out that this service is important to clients flying on corporate jets because they do not want to be in the crowd, prefer first-class treatment and having everything at their beck and call.
Freak accident at GB Shipyard claims life of 42-year-old male
A freak accident at the Grand Bahama Shipyard over the weekend, has resulted in the death of a male employee.Forty-two year old Cresencio Bono, who was employed at the Shipyard as a mechanical fitter, was fatally injured shortly after four o'clock on Saturday morning, August 26, at that facility on Warren J. Levarity High-way, after being struck down by a heavy duty fork lift, that was being operated by a fellow Philippine co-worker.
Authorities say the deadly incident occurred on the sloping ramp leading to Dock #2, where the Carnival cruise ship Celebration, is undergoing repairs.
Bono was reportedly in the vicinity of the dock along with another employee, when he was struck down by the fork lift.
Police say foul play is not being suspected at this time, however, Central Detective Unit officers have launched an intensive investigation into the incident.
Abaco schools undergo repairs for new academic year in September
SANDY POINT, Abaco Education, Science and Technology Minister Alfred Sears said recently that the Government has spent a total of $6 million over the past four years repairing schools on Abaco.Minister Sears made the disclosure at a contract signing for renovations and upgrades at the James A. Pinder Primary School at Sandy Point, Abaco.
Minister Sears and Works and Utilities Minister Bradley Roberts signed the agreement on behalf of the government and Elijah Mills signed for Elijah Mills Construction Company, the contractor.
Minister Sears and Minister Roberts also toured the majority of facilities that are to undergo repairs.
"It is imperative that all students throughout The Bahamas are afforded quality education and an environment that is conducive for learning.
Toward a totally inclusive society
On six recent Sundays, local residents took part in the Leadership Training on Race and Diversity, sponsored by St. Paul Cathedrals Race and Reconciliation Dialogue Group. Those in attendance were from St. Paul and neighboring parishes, as well as other denominations and nearby communities.According to Dr. Mary McKinney, who chaired the third round of training along with her husband, Dr. Jerome McKinney, the sessions were so successful that the group of participants has asked to have regular meetings to continue the discussions. The McKinneys, members of St. Pauls Race and Reconciliation Dialogue Group, used their educational backgrounds and personal experiences during the six-week training.
Jerome, who hails from the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, is a professor of public policy at the University of Pittsburghs Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, where he has taught public sector finance for 33 years.
AirTran cancels 31 flights due to Ernesto
ORLANDO, Fla. (AFX) - Budget air carrier AirTran Holdings Inc. said Tuesday it has canceled 31 flights going into and out of four cities in Florida on Tuesday and Wednesday, due to forecasts for Tropical Storm Ernesto.The company said the cities affected were Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Miami. Depending on weather conditions on Wednesday, the airline may also cancel flights going to Orlando and Grand Bahama Island.
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