West Grand Bahama

Government's three proposed reforms are designed to improve coordination, modernize existing arrangements, and ensure development reaches communities beyond just Freeport.

More specifically, East and West Grand Bahama and the surrounding keys.

The Prime Minister also said the proposed Grand Bahama Development Act would go beyond simply replacing the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, but also establish a broader framework for island-wide planning, government coordination, and public accountability.

What's good for a shareholder may not necessarily be good for a company.

It's an ambitious timeline to reshape Grand Bahama's development framework with plans for a new development council, changes to the Hawksbill Creek Agreement and proposed legislation to create greater economic opportunities across the island.

Government's three proposed reforms are designed to improve coordination, modernize existing arrangements, and ensure development reaches communities beyond Freeport, including East and West Grand Bahama and the surrounding keys.

The Prime Minister also said the proposed Grand Bahama Development Act would go beyond simply replacing the Hawkesville Creek Agreement, but also establish a broader framework for island-wide planning, government coordination, and public accountability.

But how does the business community feel? Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce President Ralph Hepburn says they too will have to review the Green Paper before drawing conclusions.

Yet, the government still paid $674.7 million in interest on the national debt.

And as the Prime Minister wrapped up his contribution, West Grand Bahama MP Kingsley Smith rose to his feet to respond to a newspaper article regarding the National Investment Fund, but not before he was interrupted by East Grand Bahama MP Kwesi Thompson, saying it was in Smith's time to speak.

This prompting a back and forth between Thompson and Deputy House Speaker Sylvanas Petty, forcing a two-minute suspension of the House.

When House proceedings resumed, Thompson accused the government of failing to provide clarity on funds associated with the National Investment Fund, even as it boasts of a surplus.