Flipping Grand Bahama

Ok Let's hear it for the boys! The Rotary Club of Sunset is showing off work done by the men in the community under the theme "eMANcipation - a Freedom of Expression." With so much going on in Grand Bahama this is a must see event. Some say there is nothing to do in Grand Bahama, but every weekend is fairly booked as far as I can see The following weekend we will see the return of Crazy Love: Which is also at the same time as: Then we go to the dogs: And then in April please watch out for the bridal show:

It was great yesterday when I came across this wonderful little encouragement... volunteers needed said the sender and it was right up my alley although not on the day I would like.... The  I Love Freeport group from the Grand Bahama Port Authority is behind this great venture ... and just when some people wanted to know what could they do. This icon in Grand Bahama still holds a lot of great memories for many people here in abroad and I guess it's the  time to give back and to recreate. This is not the first time the Grand Bahama Port Authority has put an effort into reviving the International Bazaar.. that last was in allowing persons interested in renting shop space here to have their license free for a year... a great deal. Maybe it will come back again and more persons would take advantage ... This venture excites the Save the Bazaar team and we can't wait to see what will happen next for this grand...

The photo selected says that there are possibilities all around. Something to look forward to. The last post ... Carey Leonard's admonition to get going ... same theme of this blog... got the attention of a resident of Grand Bahama who called and said they are willing to do anything to help. Well... that's a great way to start and it's what Flipping Grand Bahama is all about. This blog began almost three years ago with the thought of simply changing the mindset of the people here that would ultimately change the attitude and the outcome for and in Grand Bahama. What can we do? We can wake up to the fact that the Grand Bahama Port Authority is not what it once was. We have the ability to form a proper Licencee Association and work on making business better for all in Grand Bahama... not just Freeport. We can work together on projects that would enhance the island and to give more value to the tourism/banking/networking communities and the economy of the...

REMARKS MADE BY CAREY LEONARD AT THE ROTARY CLUB OF GRAND BAHAMA SUNRISE HELD AT “GENEVA’S RESTAURANT” WEDNESDAY, 17 TH FEBRUARY 2016 “Mister President, Rotary members and guests, let’s get Freeport to work” I say that because the future of the Port Area, the future economic impact that the Port Area has on East and West Grand Bahama, the future of Grand Bahama as a whole, is in your hands. “Not my hands,” you say.  To which I reply, “Yes, your hands and mine too”.  This is the year 2016 and it does not, in any way resemble the years 1991 -1993, the years when the Hawksbill Creek Agreement was last extended. 2016 is different in so many areas of our economy, not just of the Port Area and the rest of Grand Bahama, but that of the entire Bahamas. According to the latest news reports, unemployment is running at a staggering 15.7% and it is even higher in the Country’s most populous island, New Providence. In 1993 the unemployment rate was 13.1%. The Nationa...

At a time when the country remains in dire need of a new fiscal direction, the Government of the Bahamas continues to ignore the vast economic potential that exists in and around Grand Bahama Island; allowing it to be stifled. Add to that this administration’s neglect of government buildings and its civil servants and an overall disregard to good governance and Grand Bahama Island continues in limbo. Similarly, the Free National Movement has failed to be an acceptable alternative to the current administration. Over the past several months they have been preoccupied by an ongoing power struggle and unnecessary infighting. Since the PLP took office in 2012, Grand Bahamians have continued to be plagued by record unemployment, the crippling cost of electricity and an overall lack of opportunity. After years of failing to cultivate a culture of cooperation with the Grand Bahama Port Authority, the government is only now – at the height of the political season – seeking to foster the...

Nassau, Bahamas - The Hon. Minister Dr. Michael Darville, Member of Parliament for Pineridge and Minister For Grand Bahama House of Assembly Contribution- A Bill for An Act to Extend for a Period of Three Months Certain Tax Exemptions Granted under the Agreement known as The Hawksbill Creek Agreement 17th February, 2016: Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I stand, as Minister for Grand Bahama, on behalf of the people of Grand Bahama and the residents of Pineridge, to support this bill which seeks to extend for a period of three months, certain tax exemptions granted under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement; and would give the cabinet subcommittee and the Hawksbill Creek Agreement Review Committee, the additional time needed to finalize the negotiations with the Grand Bahama Port Authority, and the relevant stake holders. Mr. Speaker, what sits as a key point of interest among many must be the Government’s position with respect to the expiring concessions under the Hawksbi...

Nassau, Bahamas - Communication by The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Centreville on The Hawksbill Creek Grand Bahama (Deep Water Harbour And Industrial Area) Extension of Tax Exemption Period Amendment Bill 2016 on Wednesday, February 17th, 2016: Mr. Speaker, At the outset of my contribution to the debate on the Bill now before us to extend for three months the expiring concessions under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement I should point out that this extension will allow my Government the time needed to conclude a set of important arrangements to further strengthen and expand the economy of Grand Bahama. When my administration took office less than four years ago, the economy of Grand Bahama was depressed with high unemployment and resultant economic hardships. From then until now we have put in place a series of initiatives and created the environment not only to turn the economy around but to secure future growth. Tourism was in seve...