Freeport, Grand Bahama –The
city of Freeport and by extension Grand Bahama Island continues to show
good signs of recovery from the recent global economic recession and we
at the Grand Bahama Port Authority remain unwavering in our efforts to
put Grand Bahama top of its class.
GBPA’s current main areas of focus are:
1.To build on the
foundations of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement while continuing to
strengthen our relationship with the Government of the Bahamas, the
Chamber of Commerce and all our licencees. Achieved this year, the
lifting of the 2013 Customs Regulations to promote new and existing
investment.
2. To create new jobs by
attracting international businesses while strategically working with our
local licencees in expanding their existing businesses.
One of many examples is the negotiated $300-$500 million expansion at the Freeport Container Port.
3. GBPA recently served
as the key catalyst that led to the success of rolling back taxes that
were being levied on Grand Bahama residents and businesses.
The Grand Bahama Port
Authority has been working hand in hand with the Government of the
Bahamas in assuring Freeport remains what it always was intended
to be; a competitive Free Trade Zone.
We at the Grand Bahama
Port Authority take great pride in working with our Licencees to improve
the quality of life and enhance the ability to sustain
a successful community for generations to come.
