Maxwell Sweeting to Outline Implications of Vopak Expansion for Grand Bahama Economy
The acquisition of the Bahamas Oil Refining Company last year by First Reserve Corporation and Dutch-based oil storage leader Royal Vopak was a significant development for Grand Bahama’s economy. Shortly thereafter, the new owners announced plans to invest more than $300 million into a major programme to upgrade and expand the facility into the largest and leading trans-shipment hub for oil and petroleum products in the region.
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20. February 2009
Tourism DG to Discuss Pre-Requisites for Grand Bahama’s Success
People have been talking about “the potential” of Grand Bahama for years but on Monday, January 23rd at Grand Bahama Business Outlook, Vernice Walkine, Director General of Tourism will provide straight talk about the necessary pre-requisites to turn Grand Bahama’s assets to advantage and re-shape the island into a successful tourist destination. “We believe that Grand Bahama, as the closest offshore destination to the United States, has the greatest opportunity to capture the offshore vacation market for the American consumer,” said Vernice Walkine.
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20. February 2009
BNT Executive Director to Speak at Grand Bahama Business Outlook
Executive Director of Bahamas National Trust, Eric Carey, is scheduled to speak at the upcoming 11th Annual Grand Bahama Business Outlook (GBBO) to be held on Monday, February 23 at Our Lucaya. His presentation will focus on Grand Bahama’s unique National Park system on and offshore.
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10. February 2009
Top Carnival Exec to Discuss Major Cruise Initiatives in Grand Bahama
Giora Israel, Senior Vice President of Ports & Destination Development for Carnival Corporation & PLC, the world’s largest cruise line, is slated to address the 11th Annual Grand Bahama Business Outlook in Freeport, Grand Bahama on February 23 at the Westin Sheraton Our Lucaya. Mr. Israel will share his vision of the development of a new $100 million cruise port on Grand Bahama which has the potential to establish Grand Bahama Island as a major new cruise destination with a proximity advantage for cruise itineraries from all East Coast ports north of and including Port Canaveral, Florida. During his presentation Mr. Israel, a veteran of the hotel, marine parks, and cruise industries, will also speak regarding the development of the Grand Bahama Shipyard; its impact to date on Grand Bahama’s economy, projections for future growth and employment opportunities. The Grand Bahama Shipyard, a joint venture between Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is one of only two ship repair facilities near the Eastern Seaboard that is capable of refurbishing the largest ships on the seas. It employs approximately 400 workers.
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10. February 2009
Ambassador to the US to Share Strategies to Attract Investment to Grand Bahama
His Excellency the Hon. C.A. Smith, The Bahamas Ambassador to The United States will speak on the topic “Build it and they will come: Fact or Fiction?” at the 11th Annual Grand Bahama Business Outlook which convenes February 23rd at the Westin Sheraton Our Lucaya. At this time Mr. Smith will share strategies for developing Grand Bahama’s economy through aggressive promotion.
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- Maxwell Sweeting to Outline Implications of Vopak Expansion for Grand Bahama Economy
- Tourism DG to Discuss Pre-Requisites for Grand Bahama’s Success
- BNT Executive Director to Speak at Grand Bahama Business Outlook
- Top Carnival Exec to Discuss Major Cruise Initiatives in Grand Bahama
- Ambassador to the US to Share Strategies to Attract Investment to Grand Bahama
- Grand Bahama Business Outlook 2009
- Dr K. Jonathan Rodgers, Ophthalmologist and Businessman To speak at Bahamas Business Outlook
- Oncology & Healthcare Specialist to Speak at Bahamas Business Outlook ‘09
- Dr. Keva Bethel to Share Vision for The Bahamas
- Corporate and Personal Branding Advice at this year’s Business Outlook
Asides 
Time Start - 8:30am
Venue - Our Lucaya
Registration - $125
20. February 2009
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