Flipping Grand Bahama

The Prime Minister Perry G. Christie was a speaker at the recent Grand Bahama Business Outlook at which time he said he was still optimistic about Grand Bahama. Under this year's theme of "A Bold New Agenda: the next 25 years" he said his Government is setting the stage for the solid recovery and expansion of our economy. "I cannot underscore more emphatically the point that we have embarked on a course of action and on a broad consultative platform that will lay the ground work for a stronger and more prosperous economy, particularly for  Grand Bahama, for many years to come" he stated. He noted that Grand Bahama's economic makeup is far more diversified than that of other Bahamian islands, with a legal regime of superior tax concessions under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, the superior infrastructure and topographical framework that are well suited to both tourism and industrial development.  "We are moving on all fronts now, synching both ...

Last week the Grand Bahama Outlook was held at the Lucayan Grand Resort at which their were a number of interesting speakers. Today I give you the entire speech from Sarah St. George, Co-Chairman, Grand Bahama Port Authority. First, I’d like to thank Joan Albury and the Counsellors for another year’s dedication and hard work on this invaluable forum to discuss the Business Outlook for Grand Bahama with the community. I’d like to acknowledge our Grand Bahama Port Authority team. Ian Rolle President, Deann Seymour CFO, Karla McIntosh General Counsel, Derek Newbold Head of New Business Development, Troy McIntosh City Manager, LaShawn Dames of InvestGrandBahama, Telina Smith Head of Community Relations, Christine van der Linde Head of Customer Services, Nakira Wilchcombe Head of the Environmental Dept, Kimberley Miller Head of Group Corporate Affairs, and Aldora Toote my right hand. I’d also like to acknowledge Chuck Pratt Head of Freeport Commercial, Geron Tur...

Good morning Grand Bahama..... views from a morning walk on Coral Beach in Lucaya. Great start to any week. So this week promises a lot of great things and just this morning alone I was invited to the REACH Grand Bahama Walk & Run event. April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is World Autism Day. REACH Grand Bahama is holding a Fun Run to raise funds for promoting Autism awareness in the Grand Bahama community and providing support for persons with Autism and their Caregivers. Also this week is the great Bahamas Venture Fund event: This is something you don't want to miss if you are striving as an entrepreneur in Grand Bahama. Its not just for Freeport, but for the entire Island. Seating is limited so call the Chambers office as soon as possible... nominal fee to get lots of money. Don't forget this weekend is easter soon get the kids ready for the Easter Egg Hunt And don't forget the Alan Doyle concert set for this Thurs...