Our Island
Grand Bahama
Nowhere, in the region, will you find a better centre for business, with luxury communities, state of the art telecommunications capabilities or a comparable quality of life. In Freeport, development is the mandate of a private corporation. The Grand Bahama Port Authority understands and delivers to your needs.
Lifestyle
A Lifestyle Unmatched
The lifestyle of Grand Bahama Island is hard to beat. In addition to its balmy sub-tropical climate, it has one of the largest and cleanest drinking water systems in The Bahamas, low utility rates and plannedcommunities with excellent education and health care opportunities.
Investment
Great Investment Opportunities
There is huge scope for future investment across a range of sectors including maritime, industry, trade, logistics and distribution, manufacturing, e-commerce, real estate and tourism. And no other location in the region can offer the diversity of land that is available on Grand Bahama Island.
Grand Bahama Island is the most northerly island in The Bahamas, an archipelago of sub-tropical islands covering some 100,000 square miles of open sea.
Grand Bahama is a dynamic and stable economic powerhouse located just 65 miles from the coast of North America. It has achieved this enviable state thanks to one man’s vision, just over half a century ago, that led to the deepwater harbour and planned city of Freeport. Its many competitive advantages, including tax-free status, have transformed Freeport into a major investment centre with an exceptionally high standard of living. It is an idyllic destination with a balmy climate, perfect beaches and a welcoming population.
Grand Bahama is a dynamic and stable economic powerhouse located just 65 miles from the coast of North America. It has achieved this enviable state thanks to one man’s vision, just over half a century ago, that led to the deepwater harbour and planned city of Freeport. Its many competitive advantages, including tax-free status, have transformed Freeport into a major investment centre with an exceptionally high standard of living. It is an idyllic destination with a balmy climate, perfect beaches and a welcoming population.
Why Grand Bahama?
Many major international corporations have already recognized the broad range of investment and growth opportunities and have laid a foundation of success that makes Freeport an attractive base of operations for companies from virtually any business sector.Read More
Infrastructure
Grand Bahama has first class amenities and infrastructure. With a high standard of infrastructure including wide open streets, a lack of congestion, well planned communities, separate commercial and residential zones, well maintained pathways and miles of waterside locations the island is packed with potential. The city has an infrastructure to maintain a population of 200,000 additional residents.
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Become a Licensee
The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited [GBPA] is responsible for licensing all businesses within the 'Port Area' of Grand Bahama Island, and has an efficient process for approving new investment. Bahamian applications are processed within 2-weeks, and others are completed within a month. Potential investors can expect to receive helpful guidance from GBPA's Licensing Department every step of the way to make the process as straightforward and effortless as possible.Read More