Budget debate promises for Grand Bahama
Last week the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahama Hon. Perry Christie presented the 2015/2016 budget from which we look specifically at what is being set aside for Grand Bahama: "Grand Bahama Grand Lucaya/Sunwing "Hutchison Whampoa has announced a $5 million investment in renovation of its Lighthouse Pointe Hotel and refurbishment of its 198 rooms, suites and associated facilities, planned for completion in November 2015 in time for the winter season. "The Sunwing Group continues to boost arrivals and acceptance at Memories Resort in Freeport. In addition to Sunwing Airlines winter fights from seven (7) Canadian cities in Freeport, it will also operate flights from six (6) U.S. countries this summer, with the first flight arriving from Houston this weekend. Bookings are already well ahead of last year. "New Cruise Port "My Government is progressing in its negotiation with Carnival Cruise Line and Freeport Harbour Company for the devel