Waves or blinkers....
Many say the trend of Grand Bahama is to go up and down... boom and bust then repeat.
Some have only seen a steady decline but a lot feel that there is recovery always just beyond the next bend in the road.
As the year began there have been predictions on what this year would be like ... what the future holds.
Much optimism follows.
Sweet Affairs, a confectionary business that opened about two years ago and was closed last year was recently bought out by another investor... local... and is back in business on Queens Highway.
A water company has moved up and out and is on Queen's Highway. Owner of Coral Springs Water Company Danny Crawford took over the old Coopers Laboratories across from Dolly Madison and recently held an official opening.
Restaurants like blinkers in neon signs have been opening and closing ... many question the thoughts and business sense that goes into them but "nothing beat failure than to try".
On a rather sad note more recently one of the founding fathers of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement and the formation of Freeport Sir Jack Hayward passed away. A memorial has been announced to take place on February 23, at 5 pm at the Pro-Cathedral of Christ The King Anglican Church officiated by Archdeacon Harry Bain. He has already been buried in England.
The fate of the Port of course is still being watched with much interest.
One of his charities, the Grand Bahama Humane Society was first it seems to feel his loss as around the time of his death the Society held a press conference to say that they were in debt and needed a lot of help to continue.
But just last week they send out a notice to thank those persons who rallied to help and to add that they still need more help.
The Salvation Army has expanded their building as they expand their services to the community.
More news coming from Freeport says: Grand Bahama Island will play host to a major International Customs conclave in early May. The 2015 World Customs Organization IT Conference and Exhibition is set for May 6th – 8th at Grand Lucayan Resort, and is expected to attract hundreds of participants from around the world.
The MV Grand Celebration which had a serious accident on one vessel last year is back in business and looking forward to offering even more space and rooms to their clients.
The Grand Bahama Agribusiness Expo 2015 has been announced for March 27th and 28th at the Goombay Park site, behind the International Bazaar.
On Sunday, 1st February, 2015, the Freeport Container Port (FCP) welcomed the Maersk Kotka, the first Maersk vessel as part of the 2M alliance to call at Freeport since the announcement of the Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA) between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
Last week Navigating the Winds of Change was only one of several key themes addressed in year’s International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS) hosted by the Bahamas Financial Services Board on Feb 6-7 at the Grand Lucayan in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
There are some things going on in Grand Bahama. We just need to keep in touch and keep a look out.
More to come as we get back to this spot to keep the positive in light to bring even more positive things going on in Grand Bahama.
Some have only seen a steady decline but a lot feel that there is recovery always just beyond the next bend in the road.
As the year began there have been predictions on what this year would be like ... what the future holds.
Much optimism follows.
Sweet Affairs, a confectionary business that opened about two years ago and was closed last year was recently bought out by another investor... local... and is back in business on Queens Highway.
A water company has moved up and out and is on Queen's Highway. Owner of Coral Springs Water Company Danny Crawford took over the old Coopers Laboratories across from Dolly Madison and recently held an official opening.
Restaurants like blinkers in neon signs have been opening and closing ... many question the thoughts and business sense that goes into them but "nothing beat failure than to try".
On a rather sad note more recently one of the founding fathers of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement and the formation of Freeport Sir Jack Hayward passed away. A memorial has been announced to take place on February 23, at 5 pm at the Pro-Cathedral of Christ The King Anglican Church officiated by Archdeacon Harry Bain. He has already been buried in England.
The fate of the Port of course is still being watched with much interest.
One of his charities, the Grand Bahama Humane Society was first it seems to feel his loss as around the time of his death the Society held a press conference to say that they were in debt and needed a lot of help to continue.
But just last week they send out a notice to thank those persons who rallied to help and to add that they still need more help.
The Salvation Army has expanded their building as they expand their services to the community.
More news coming from Freeport says: Grand Bahama Island will play host to a major International Customs conclave in early May. The 2015 World Customs Organization IT Conference and Exhibition is set for May 6th – 8th at Grand Lucayan Resort, and is expected to attract hundreds of participants from around the world.
The MV Grand Celebration which had a serious accident on one vessel last year is back in business and looking forward to offering even more space and rooms to their clients.
The Grand Bahama Agribusiness Expo 2015 has been announced for March 27th and 28th at the Goombay Park site, behind the International Bazaar.
On Sunday, 1st February, 2015, the Freeport Container Port (FCP) welcomed the Maersk Kotka, the first Maersk vessel as part of the 2M alliance to call at Freeport since the announcement of the Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA) between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
Last week Navigating the Winds of Change was only one of several key themes addressed in year’s International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS) hosted by the Bahamas Financial Services Board on Feb 6-7 at the Grand Lucayan in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
There are some things going on in Grand Bahama. We just need to keep in touch and keep a look out.
More to come as we get back to this spot to keep the positive in light to bring even more positive things going on in Grand Bahama.
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