Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that the Memories Grand Bahama Beach and Casino Resort, which opened earlier this week, will bring a significant boost to the local economy by bringing more tourists to the island and increasing airlift. Watch an interview with the Minister here.

Speaking at the opening of Memories Grand Bahama Beach Resort and Casino this week, Prime Minister Perry Christie said he is in discussions with the operators of the Freeport Container Port, with a view to a possible multi-million dollar expansion of the facility.