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NASSAU, Bahamas - SkyBahamas Airlines soared high
during this year’s 57th National Family Island Regatta, leading the
way with airlifts among commercial carriers.
Signing up as the official carrier/sponsor for this year’s
Regatta held in George Town, Exuma was something the company felt obligated to
do according to CEO/President Captain Randy Butler. “Exuma is considered the birthplace for
SkyBahamas; having given the airline its start some four years ago” says Captain
Butler. The CEO further asserted his
view that safely transporting well over 1000 passengers into Exuma during the
Regatta was not only a good business
move for the company, but felt that the airlifts also gave the local Exuma
economy an extra stimulus that was so badly needed. “We wanted Exuma to know
that they have been very supportive of us, and our company will continue to be
supportive of them” say Butler.
SkyBahamas’ Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Peter Turnquest,
who also serves as the head of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce,
underscored the company’s commitment of supporting the communities the airline
services. According to Turnquest, “SkyBahamas
is gaining the reputation of being a model corporate citizen.” The company made good on its promise by
donating $10,000 to the Regatta Committee to assist in defraying the cost of
the Regatta, as well as providing awards to participating sloops. “This level of community support is something
sadly lacking with many progressive companies in recent times” adds
Turnquest. “In order for our communities
to grow we must all make the sacrificial effort to support activities
consistent with our cultural and national endeavors.”
SkyBahamas’ COO Mr. Kenneth Romer reaffirmed Turnquest’s
conviction by adding that SkyBahamas has committed to sponsoring many cultural
initiatives in the months ahead. Some of
these include The Mangrove Cay Home-Coming & Regatta scheduled for early
May, The Cat Island Rake and Scrape Festival set for June and The North Abaco
Power Boat Race in July. Additionally,
SkyBahamas is the official Airline for the Miss Bahamas Beauty Pageant and
related events. According to Romer,
“SkyBahamas’ commitment to things Bahamian is clear evidence that the airline
is moving in the right direction of becoming the premier airline for the
Bahamas and the region”.
SkyBahamas presently has permits to operate scheduled
flights into Freeport, Marsh Harbour Abaco, George Town Exuma, New Bight and
Arthur’s Town Cat Island, Bimini, Andros, Eleuthera, Providencieles Turks and
Caicos, Haiti and Jamaica. Its business
model is built around providing a culture of safety, and superior service.
