San Salvador
Three new schools set for construction — in San Salvador, Inagua, and East Grand Bahama
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The design of three new Family Island schools is underway. The Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Works and Utilities announced plans for the schools in his mid-year budget presentation to Parliament as he outlined progress on programs and projects of his Ministry, March 2, 2023. A new and modernized high school in San Salvador, a comprehensive high school in Inagua and a new school in East End, Grand Bahama, are set for construction. “Works on all three projects are progressing rapidly. The funding for these projects will be placed in the Ministry of Education’s Capital Budget,” said Minister Sears. Classrooms, workshops, lunch pavilion/hurricane shelter, an administration wing, resource center, and recreation facilities are among the features of the design for San Salva...
Agreement signed for re-opening of Club Med, San Salvador
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Government of The Bahamas has signed a Heads of Agreement with Club Med for the reopening of the resort on San Salvador. The resort was closed over two years ago as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The signing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister, September 15, 2022. In attendance was Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis who said that this was another great day for the country. He also touted the benefits of the re-opening of the resort . “This is a great day for the people of San Salvador as this HOA marks the re-opening of the resort,” said Prime Minister Davis. “The investment to date of this resort is north of $100 million and the impact is some $15 million coming in every week. This is not only impactful for San Salvador, bu...
