Local investors creating economic impact on Grand Bahama

Wed, Sep 16th 2015, 08:28 AM

WESTERN AIR UNDER CONSTRUCTION: In 2010, GBPA and Western Air officials toured the site of the new terminal which was under construction at the Grand Bahama International Airport. The new state-of-the-art facility was officially opened earlier this month with a total investment of more than $6M. Pictured from left to right are: Ian Rolle, President - GBPA Group, Derek Newbold-Sr. Manager of Business Development GBPA Group, and Rex Rolle, President<br />
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& CEO for Western Air.FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Executives at The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) continue to express their enthusiasm over the increased participation of Bahamians in the local economy. GBPA Group President, Ian Rolle, noted during a recent interview that he is pleased to see the level of domestic investment projects taking place on Grand Bahama at such a sensitive time in the nation's economy.
"Despite some of the notable challenges facing our economy, local investors are taking steps to move the country's economy forward. This is especially true of Freeport, the nation's second city, where domestic investment has increased considerably in recent months", Rolle said.
"The opening of Western Air's northern terminal is a prime example amongst others, of investor confidence on Grand Bahama. GBPA is very pleased to see this project come to fruition, and welcome the opportunities it has created for employment. However, we are equally pleased by the fortitude of Mr. Rex Rolle; a Bahamian investor who has had this project on the table for some time," Rolle continued. "We congratulate him on the completion of this exciting venture and wish Mr. Rolle and his team every success."
Western Air's new terminal is impressive, boasting a spacious check-in area with a concierge desk; bag drop off and ticket sales service counter with free Wi-Fi and free parking. The high-tech facility also has phone and tablet charging stations, a Western Air Kids Club corner with mini- cinema playing the latest children's movies and the Western Air 'President Club' for Platinum Frequent Flyer members.
According to Derek Newbold, Senior Manager of Business Development for GBPA, this project has been in the making for some time now.

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