In an extensive whirlwind tour of Grand Bahama, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China Hui Liangyu reviewed the many major investments and developments that have been key to that islands growth and development.

The Vice Premier arrived via private jet from Nassau along with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas the Hon. Brent Symonette and was greeted by Bahamas ministers of parliament, senators, and business and community leaders along the welcoming red carpet.

The arrival was followed by a luncheon at Our Lucaya Resort that included cultural performances by a youthful singing group, students of Walter Parker Primary School, the steel pan band of Bishop Michael Eldon High School, and the drum band of Sunland Baptist Academy.

Speeches from Mr Chris Gray, director of the Freeport Harbour Company, an official of the Chinese-based Hutchison Whampoa group, owner and operator of the Freeport Container Port, and Deputy Prime Minister Symonette were followed by a response of appreciation by Vice Premier Hui.

The delegation then toured Freeport Harbour by boat, viewing the massive Freeport Container Port which boasts a volume of more than 2 million containers per year, and Grand Bahama Shipyard's three large floating dry docks, including the largest in the world.