The problem with grand bahama is that for years immigration and foreign investment has been seen as something bad ! there is no strong economy in the world that hasn't benefitted from immigrants. As a Bahamian who now lives and works mostly in the Uk the towns and cities it is noted here with the least immigrants are the ones with the least social mobility- fact ! Immigrants, in controlled numbers bring prosperity and jobs plus their children raise the level of esults in schools, attracting better teachers so its a win win situation. Bahamians need to stop viewing immigrants and foreign investment as a threat to them - if laws are properly put in place to ensure jobs and services for locals then immigration and foreign investment should be seen as a positive thing- Grand bahama has had too long now of decline and its fortunes will only ever be turned around if foreign investment is allowed to flourish- Grand bahama needs more people on the island - hotels are empty , restaurants half full - more people living here attracting business people to visit would solve that issue in a moment- schools are in an appalling state and social mobility is practically non existent so foreign investment linked with a school development program would really help -Allowing foreigners in would create jobs and wealth and encourage smarter kids to stay and set up business on the island and not leave to make fortunes elsewhere and these are only some of the benefits - it can only be a win win situation.

been saying for a while there are too many tourists going to this site - such a sad story

I have just returned from a two week vacation in Cuba - At the moment its an exciting destination for people particularly Americans.. Right now Americans would probably chose Cuba over the Bahamas to visit. Cuba has incredible (albeit crumbling) architecture, fascinating history and many things like beautiful beaches that the bahamas does too. What is also has is in my experience there very rude people, appalling food, so so hotels , and is expensive so i would be surprised if it would get repeat custom as many people I know who have also recently been are all saying the same thing - i.e. glad i went but wouldn't go back. You should see the queue at wendys in nassau airport after the cuba flight comes in ! I ran for it as hadn't eaten in days and normally I hate wendys but it was like a gift from the gods upon my return compared the awful food in Cuba. So my point here is that the interest in cuba should be an opportunity for the bahamas and not a negative if the bahamas plays its cards right. the hotels are all full there so people may chose the bahamas instead where the food is better, hotels are better and for the most service is better too. People may try Cuba out but judging by what i experienced won't return. Bahamas therefore should up its game - double efforts to make every tourist feel welcome and leave them with a good impression so they tell their friends how wonderful the place is.