With the Bahamian $ tied to the USD it is becoming very expensive for Europeans and Canadians to enjoy their winter homes. Fewer and fewer restaurants remain in Freeport and Port Lucaya is dying. I love GB Island and its people, but it is frustrating to see only promises instead of actions on Grand Bahama.

Now all we need is the CLT to FPO flight we loved very much.

I have visited Grand Bahama Island over the last 8 years on several occasions to visit various friends who have owned properties on the Island for many years. They told me about the days of the International Bazaar, nightly dances at Port Lucaya, lush Golf Courses, thriving waterfront Hotels filled with tourists, etc, etc.

Most Grand Bahamian Residents have lived through horrendous hurricanes, Francis and Jean, Matthew and Dorian and have painstakingly rebuilt but, unfortunately, others were unable to. The once thriving Hotel zone, has been neglected and left to deteriorate with the loss of hundreds of badly needed jobs for Bahamians. Promises of new ownerships enabling a return to work appear to be empty promises, as the tourist industry flourishes elsewhere. The Airport has not been properly restored along with a host of other former landmarks.
The once "most prestigious", Lucayan Towers Condominium, a former jewel of Lucaya overlooking a once sought after Golf Course, has been subject to an ongoing dispute about the legality of the present Association Board hampering the day to day operation of the building and, sadly, leaving Owners frustrated.

Previous Hutchison Airport Owners were allowed to walk away with the multi-million dollar insurance payout received over the Airport’s Dorian-related claim, essentially meaning that not a cent was invested into storm repairs.

The tranquil, turquoise beaches and white sand remain...awaiting the return of Hotel guests!