Friday, March 18, 2022
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey announced that a $430m Agrihaven development in East Lucaya is among several major developments that are on tap this year for Grand Bahama.
She was speaking at the 23rd Grand Bahama Business Outlook “Beyond Recovery into Growth" conference on Thursday.
“I see Grand Bahama as the home of innovation where many of the new and innovative projects are spearheaded,” she said.
Some of the new projects include a new hospital with an oncology centre, which is set to break ground in June, and the O2 Development at Bell Channel. The minister said land has been cleared for approval of the development.
Ms Moxey also indicated that developments to rejuvenate downtown Freeport are also underway, including the new Solomon’s Fresh Market, and the relocation of several government offices to downtown.
Another significant announcement was that of a multi-purpose sports complex shelter with an indoor swimming facility at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex. This, Ms Moxey, said is to be included in the new budget.
And she said residents can soon expect the road opening of West Sunrise Highway at the old Royal Oasis resort, which had been closed for many years. This has been a sore issue for many people who felt the closing of the road had contributed to the final demise of the International Bazaar, where the storefront buildings are dilapidated. There had been ongoing calls for the reopening of the road.
She also expects to launch the “Beautiful Grand Bahama” holistic clean up and jobs campaign in the coming days.
A $5,000 micro grant initiative for those in the orange economy and tourism sector is expected to be launched in April.
Several other projects are expected to take place later this year, she said.
Comments
TalRussell says...
Freeporters', knows when know better, ― Yes
Posted 18 March 2022, 9:48 p.m. Suggest removal
BMW says...
How about an AIRPORT????
Posted 19 March 2022, 6:25 a.m. Suggest removal
realfreethinker says...
That would be a good start. I doubt these developments will happen without an airport
Posted 19 March 2022, 8:29 a.m. Suggest removal
TimesUp says...
So let me get this right....
Some random company has decided to build a $430,000,000.00 Agirhaven (whatever that is) on the side of the island that had 20 plus feet of flood water, little infrastructure, poor roads etc. on an island where electricity rates are 10 times that of the U.S?
Speaking about the O2 "resort" (actually a small gated community, not a full resort) the government had nothing to do with it.
A new hospital, how many new hospitals is that now that the government has promised? maybe we will get another billboard to look at everyday. Can you please just do this already!
Solomon's downtown! again, nothing to do with the government.
You want to build a fancy indoor swimming pool in a major flood zone?
Can we please just get some old buildings knocked down, including the airport and all the old hotels? Could we have some of the government roads out east and west resurfaced? most of all, could we please have a realistic hospital and airport?
Posted 19 March 2022, 8:42 a.m. Suggest removal
tribanon says...
And to think she's being paid from the Public Treasury to talk such hogwash with a big smile on her face.
If eggs were not so costly today, I would recommend Grand Bahamians let their eggs rot in the sun in preparation for later lobbing them at her during her next public appearance anywhere in Grand Bahama.
Posted 19 March 2022, 9:19 a.m. Suggest removal
TalRussell says...
Why it make both an interesting and good start is to returned **to dive deep** into each of duh Comrade Sister Ginger Moxey's days, weeks, months **inclusive her 5 years stint of immersion** into how best serve interests and priories of a foreigner owned, controlled and run Quasi Government **culture ways** Duh Port Authority?
My checklist left puzzled questions for Duh Sister, runs deep and wide, ― Yes?
Posted 19 March 2022, 9:25 a.m. Suggest removal
The_Oracle says...
It would be nice to have a government, any government, under promise and over deliver.
Surprise us. Let us come to you with Kudos, after the damn jobs are done.
Used to be campaign lies were just that. Now they extend into 5 years and beyond.
Posted 19 March 2022, 5:15 p.m. Suggest removal
TalRussell says...
Duh new come on stream Balls Alley Street Walkers Chatter has spotted a wrench thrown at Duh Duke and Duchess of Cambridge scheduled royal visit we colony of 1200 out islands, cays, settlements and towns, ― Yes?
Posted 19 March 2022, 5:36 p.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
Talk cheap. Money buy land.
Posted 19 March 2022, 9:37 p.m. Suggest removal
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