Prominent speakers to share insights and ideas at one-day Grand Bahama forum

Hon. Zhivargo Laing, MP, Minister of State for Finance

GRAND BAHAMA, Bahamas -- The national spotlight will shine on Grand Bahama Island on Thurs Feb 25, 2010 when some 12 carefully selected leaders from government, business and healthcare will share their insights, strategies, plans and projections for the leading sectors of the Grand Bahamian economy at the Grand Bahama Business Outlook.

This annual one-day forum organized by the TCL Group has stood the test of time and is now in its 12th year with the theme, “Take Action Now - 2010-2020: A Decade for Action and Accountability”. The conference will be held at Portobello, Our Lucaya and begins at 8:30am.

"We are sensitive to the fact that Grand Bahama's economy has remained static or in decline for a number of years and Grand Bahamians despite their resilience need to know what happens next and what action they should take now,” said conference chairman, Joan Albury. “This awareness and sensitivity has informed the sectors we have chosen to focus on this year and experts selected to present."

 

Alan Kelley, President and CEO, Grand Bahama Power Company

Participants can expect to gain valuable insights into: the economy, tourism, energy, trade, manufacturing, national insurance, banking, telecommunications, health and culture. Speakers are: Hon. Zhivargo Laing, MP, Minister of State for Finance; Vernice Walkine, Director General of Tourism; Alan Kelley, President and CEO, Grand Bahama Power Company; Peter Turnquest, President, Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce; Kevin Seymour, Partner, Price Waterhouse Coopers; Raymond Jones, CEO, VOPAK; Algernon Cargill, Director, National Insurance Board; Brian C. Smith, Business Manager, Bahamas ACH Ltd.; Antonio Stubbs, Sr. V.P. Operations, BTC; Dr. Nelson Clarke, Psychiatrist ; Chantal Bethel, Co-chair, Grand Bahama Heritage Foundation and Darius Williams, member of Grand Bahama Heritage Foundation.
“In continuing to provide Outlooks over the years, we feel fulfilled in knowing that we provide a symposium that sets the pace in the business industry. Business Outlook has continued to grow and very shortly the TCL Group will be announcing yet another island that will benefit from our symposium.”

For more details on the conference and registration call Eileen Fielder at TCL Group or log on to www.tclevents.com or contact Mercynth Ferguson at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (242) 352-8329 mferguson@ gbcc@live.com