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Turnquest: MSC cruise port should have been on inhabited island
Shadow Minister of Finance and Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said while he believes the Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) continued interest in The Bahamas "will provide strategic value", the decision to grant the company its own private cruise port at Sandy Cay was not the best decision.
Christie touts 100M Sandy Cay MSC cruise port
Christie touts 100M Sandy Cay MSC cruise port
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has committed to spending up to $100 million to build and operate a cruise port and marine park at Sandy Cay and, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie, plans "authentic and engaging Bahamian experiences to compliment the construction of a private cruise destination paradise for its 369,000 annual guests".
MSC hinges new phases at FCP on 'the right tax environment'
Given the right tax environment, Mediterranean Shipping Company Limited (MSC) has said it might entertain additional development at the Freeport Container Port (FCP) at a cost of $280 million, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie.
Communication by the Hon. Obediah H. Wilchcombe - Meetings with major investors in London
Communication by the Hon. Obediah H. Wilchcombe - Meetings with major investors in London
Following participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta, and the Climate Change Summit in Paris, attended by Heads of State from across the globe, the Prime Minister and his delegation spent two days in London last week, engaged in vital and fruitful discussions with major investor groups in The Bahamas.
FNM vows transparency with foreign investment
FNM vows transparency with foreign investment
IF elected to office, the Free National Movement's approach to negotiating heads of agreements with foreign investors will follow proper protocol and be more transparent than the current government, FNM Chairman Michael Pintard said yesterday.
BCCEC chair calls for 'cost/benefit' analysis of MSC Bimini proposal
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) Chairman Gowon Bowe yesterday called on the government to produce a cost-benefit analysis for a proposed $200 million cruise investment in Bimini and other large-scale investment projects.
PM says 200 mil. project being eyed for cay near Bimini
Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed that Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is seeking to invest up to $200 million to develop a small cay in The Bahamas.
This week in The Bahamas (2nd-6th Nov 2015) Commentary by Elcott Coleby
This week in Parliament- The House met at 10am on Wednesday, 4th November 2015 and below is a cursory summary of the House proceedings under the agenda heading ?Statements by Ministers.?
PAHO/WHO Supports NEMA's Relief Efforts After Hurricane Joaquin
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) donates over $150,000 in relief aid, and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to assist in a big way the residents impacted by the Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin, which struck the Central and Southeast Islands at the beginning of October.
Haiti, Francois Hollande and the issue of reparations
It might seem arrogant to reveal but the issue of reparations for Haiti did not start with Dr Jean Bertrand Aristide; it started with me...