Friday, May 26, 2023
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailed the opening of the new cruise port as a “major step forward in the transformation of Nassau” on Friday – and noted the importance of the opening to the Downtown area.
He said: “ Downtown Nassau holds an important place in our history, culture, and economy. While redevelopment is challenging, we remain committed to the revitalisation of Downtown Nassau. We are taking bold steps to address these challenges, including demolishing existing eyesores and creating room for new development.”
Mr Davis said the goal of the new port was to ensure that “visitors who step ashore will be immersed in our heritage, creativity and excellence”.
The $300m project expands the port capacity, while Mr Davis also noted the presence of a Junkanoo museum, amphitheater and more.
In his speech, he also called on investors to help “shape the future of Nassau and create a vibrant and prosperous urban centre that we can all be proud of”.
The launch event also included music performances.
Comments
Well_mudda_take_sic says...
So, if these cruise ship companies are injecting so much money into our economy rather than their own pockets, why is PM Davis and the IMF proposing to force our nation's banks, insurance companies, investment funds, pension funds, etc. to buy and hold ever increasing amounts of Bahamas Government issued debt securities? Pray tell Davis.
And while you're at PM Davis, tell us why you turned complete control of the investment vehicle (Bahamas Investment Fund) that owns government's nearly 50% share of the Nassau Cruise Port over to Anthony Ferguson at CFAL. All Bahamians deserve to know.
Posted 27 May 2023, 10:28 a.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
It does seem as if we're constantly celebrating people buying off bits and pieces of the Bahamas that they can exclude Bahamians from and as more and more gets bitten off the country sinks deeper into debt and blighted neighbourhoods and the ministry of finance looks for ways to take more money from the middle class to give out to cronies
Posted 27 May 2023, 3:31 p.m. Suggest removal
rosiepi says...
I hear he runs a good laundry service…
Posted 27 May 2023, 4:43 p.m. Suggest removal
TalRussell says...
**A far cry from** – The thousands of Bahamian workers **came to Bay Street via Burma Road** in a march of solidarity, – Compared to the two political parties, competing for power. – Both are seen to be governing on the basis principals corporate mandate. – During a period when its difficult to identify the corporations' are fronts either foreign powers or corporations.– "Aye" or "nay?"
- Burma Road - Ronnie Butler -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1XWB8g…
Posted 29 May 2023, 11:53 a.m. Suggest removal
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