Carnival request for private port 'under review'

Wed, Oct 8th 2014, 11:44 AM

Khaalis Rolle, minister of state for investments, has refused to discuss whether the government is open to Carnival Corporation's overtures to secure a private island in The Bahamas for its flagship brand, Carnival Cruise Line.
Guardian Business can only say the government has received the application, and that it is "currently under review".
Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald spoke plainly about the company's desire to have a private cruise port for Carnival, particularly in light of the fact that two Carnival Corp. brands already have that amenity - Holland America has Half Moon Cay, and Princess has Princess Cays.
Donald was frank about the company's desire, and indicated that negotiations may even have progressed to the point at which they are considering specific locations.
"We've discussed a number of spots," he said.
Donald was reluctant to go further.
"I don't want to get into anything here that I shouldn't. The bottom line is that we're working in close concert with The Bahamas government and with the private entities involved to try to make that a reality.
"We're excited about it, and we've been at it a long time. It's time for it to happen. It's going to be great for the Bahamian economy, and it'll be good for our brand, so we're very focused on it. We're optimistic that the government and the private entities involved are going to work with us and help make it happen."
Rolle was present when Donald made the pitch. He had no comment.

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