FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Considered one of the single most significant transformations in Grand Bahama in the last six months, the new BTC Pioneers Way retail experience unveiled officially on Friday, February 11 opened its doors with a new look, new products and new opportunities. The event launch was well-attended by key individuals including executive members of the Grand Bahama Port Authority and The Hon. Neko Grant, Minister of Public Works and Transport and MP for Lucaya.
"We are grateful that this project by BTC to demolish and rebuild has resulted in the creation of various job opportunities on Grand Bahama," said Grant. "I am told that during the life of the project to re-create this area now occupied by the store, approximately one hundred Grand Bahamians in the construction industry were employed to complete necessary works. As Minister of Public Works, I have been impressed by the reports regarding the efficiency of the work schedule of this project to renovate this 2,000 square foot space."
Beyond employment for construction, the renovation project provided an opportunity for a local artist and graphics company to produce a life-size mural, a significant design element featured in the store. Lamaro Smith and FDK Laminators & Graphic Design were commissioned to produce the 216-square foot mural of fishermen, entitled Bonefishing in the West. Additional persons were hired to serve as event hosts, hostesses, caterers, performers, security and customer service representatives during the grand opening weekend.

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