By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Staff Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

CARNIVAL presented $90,000 to the Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation for the promotion of Junkanoo on the island.

It represents the single largest private corporate sponsorship the island’s Junkanoo Corporation has received.

Andrew Been, chairman of the Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation, was grateful for the generous contribution made by Carnival last Thursday.

The cruise line presented the cheque to the corporation during a meeting with the business community at the Grand Lucayan Resort. The meeting was held to provide residents with an overview and update of their plans for Celebration Key, its mega port destination.

Carnival’s investment in Grand Bahama has more than doubled from $200m to $500m.

Mr Been said they are excited about Carnival’s plans for Grand Bahama and its commitment and support for the culture of Junkanoo.

“We appreciate them for stepping up to the plate to assist Junkanoo on Grand Bahama,” he said. “You know the economy in Grand Bahama is not at its best. And for them to come on board and work with the Junkanoo Corporation to assist in having the parade go on for 2024 shows they are going to be good corporate citizens in the community, and we look forward to their partnership with Junkanoo in the future.”