Flipping Grand Bahama

Dr Marcus Bethel, Chairman of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement Review Committee, speaking at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday February 24, 2016 about their findings. On February 9, 2016, the Hawksbill Creek Agreement Review Committee held a press conference with the intent to inform and educate licensees and civil society on the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) in general and specifically those provisions relevant to the work of the HCARC and to open dialogue on the recommendations of the HCARC made to the Government of Bahamas (GOB) on the governance structure of Freeport and the economic revitalization of Freeport and Grand Bahama Island. HCARC “Terms of Reference”:  March 5th 2015 the HCARC was appointed by PM Christie with the following objectives derived from the “Terms of Reference.” 1. “Agree with the GBPA and principal licensees a long term economic development plan which both protect and promote the shipping , industrial, logistics, tourism, real es

It has been quite some time since I have posted and there has been a lot going on. Above is the progress of the new bridge heading to the east bringing the airport closer for those in the East. A round about is under construction and the paving is underway. Soon we shall hear when the grand opening will be. A number of businesses have come about and some have died since my last post and much has been said about the business temperature in Grand Bahama. This coming weekend we will have the annual Fidelity Women's only Free Seminar. So far no word yet on speakers and topics. Real estate seems to be picking up in parts in Grand Bahama and with the construction of two bridges seems like some good things are happening. Let's keep trying to change the way we think to change the way we live.