NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Minister of State for Investment in the Office of the Prime Minister the Hon. Khaalis Rolle (left) cuts the ribbon, on March 21, 2013, during the Grand Opening Ceremony of Solomon’s Fresh Market Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza. Also pictured (from left) are AML Foods Limited Chairman Dionisio D'Aguilar, Vice-Chairman Robert Sands and CEO and President Mr. Gavin Watchorn. (BIS Photo / Patrick Hanna)
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NASSAU, The Bahamas – Minister
of State for Investment in the Office of the
Prime Minister the Hon. Khaalis Rolle said, on March
21, 2013, that the grand opening of the new Solomon’s Fresh Market
represents a “secure investment” in the Bahamian people and the
eastern New Providence communities.
“It is meaningful, not only because it is necessary,
but because it is a Bahamian business significantly investing in its
country,” Minister Rolle said during the Grand Opening Ceremony held
that day at the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza.
Minister Rolle said that investing in the Bahamian
people is something that the Bahamas Investment Authority believes in
and promotes every day.
“We are especially pleased when the investment
comes to fruition, providing hundreds of jobs for Bahamians, through
construction and direct employment with the business,” he added.
Minister Rolle noted that he was happy to hear that
92 people are employed at that location and applauded the parent company
AML Foods Limited.
“We are also pleased when an investment adds value
to Bahamian lives,” Minister Rolle added. “Over the years,
AML brands have become household names in The Bahamas and have added
significant value and quality to the offerings they give to the Bahamian
public.”
Among those present at the ceremony were AML Foods
Limited CEO and President Mr. Gavin Watchorn, Chairman Dionisio D'Aguilar
and Vice-Chairman Robert Sands.
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Minister of State for Investment in the Office of the Prime Minister the Hon. Khaalis Rolle speaks, on March 21, 2013, during the Grand Opening Ceremony of Solomon’s Fresh Market Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza. (BIS Photo / Patrick Hanna)
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Minister Rolle said that the newest Solomon’s Fresh
Market to open placed an emphasis on healthy grocery options and providing
the freshest foods possible to the consumer.
“The environment of the Market adds to the shopping
experience,” Minister Rolle noted. “It is a pleasant place
to be. It is spacious enough to for ease of shopping and the staff
is friendly.
“And when you have friendly staff, it results in
repeat customers.”
Min
ister Rolle pointed out that he is a repeat customer,
too.
He said that this standard could not be underestimated
because it adds to the quality of lifestyles of customers. He
added that the store has become the “market of choice”, meeting
the needs of tourists and those coming from the nearby marinas and Paradise
Island.
“I congratulate AML Foods Limited for their longevity
and consistency in improving the offering in The Bahamas retail industry
over the years,” Minister Rolle said. “It demonstrates confidence
in the Bahamian market – and this is vital for sustained development
and helps to maintain the confidence Bahamians have in all of the brands
they currently have under their umbrella.”
AML Foods Limited brands also include Solomon’s
SuperCenter Nassau and Solomon’s Freeport, Cost Right Nassau and Cost
Right Freeport and a Dominoes Pizza Franchise with about nine locations
in The Bahamas.
On behalf of The Bahamas Government Minister Rolle
wished AML Foods Limited every success in their endeavour and said he
looked forward to future investments.
“I look forward to future job creation opportunities
by the team at AML Foods Limited,” he added. “Congratulations
for this wonderful opening today.”
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Minister of State for Investment in the Office of the Prime Minister the Hon. Khaalis Rolle (left) looks at products for purchase, on March 21, 2013, during the Grand Opening Ceremony of Solomon’s Fresh Market Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza. Also pictured (from left) are AML Foods Limited CEO and President Mr. Gavin Watchorn and Chairman Dionisio D'Aguilar. (BIS Photo / Patrick Hanna)
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