Government to break ground for new GB airport in early 2023 

By Sherrica Thompson

Staff Writer

#TheBahamas, January 15, 2023 – The Government of The Bahamas is scheduled to break ground for a new international airport for Grand Bahama in the first quarter of 2023.

According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper, the government is in the final phase of negotiations with the selected bidder for the airport.

Cooper made the announcement at the rededication of the Domestic Terminal of the Grand Bahama International Airport held recently. 

“I am happy to tell you that we have selected the winning bidder for the new airport development, which includes a consortium of Bahamians and a world-class international airport operator.  We are currently in the final phase of negotiations, and we will be in a position to make an announcement very soon,” Minister Cooper said.

The International Airport was gravely damaged in 2019 by Hurricane Dorian and has since lost its US pre-clearance.

Minister Cooper said the refurbished terminal will serve as a sign of what is to come for the island.

“Since coming to office, we have worked assiduously to put Grand Bahama on a path for a rebound after Dorian and after COVID and after many years of a depressed economy,” he said.

Minister Cooper also noted Grand Bahama has a great product and pointed out that its entryways and accommodations need to be in place to truly make the island shine as one of the country’s finest destinations.

The first phase of the airport’s redevelopment is targeted for completion by January 2025.