As work on celebrating the keys continues, Carnival is in a new private destination on the Grand Bahamas, Carnival Company revealed that more than 85% of the companies contracted on construction sites are Bahamians, reflecting the company’s local qualities. The commitment to empowerment and promotes long-term long-term. Term Community Partnership.
29 of the 31 companies on site are Bahamians, with more than 180 Bahamians from various islands actively working on the construction phase of the new destination, which is scheduled to open in July 2025.
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Lionel JervisThe project manager at KFL Construction said: “The Carnival really demonstrates its belief in the Grand Bahamians. Local companies are looking at all aspects of this development, which provides us with a unique opportunity to hire so many locals. All of us People have gained valuable experience in a groundbreaking project and work together to build something that has a great impact on the future of the Grand Bahamas.”
The $600 million Celebration key Cruise Port recently proposed an additional $100 million terminal, which is expected to have a significant economic impact on the Grand Bahamas community. In addition to construction, several industries provide Bahamians with direct and indirect employment opportunities, including retail, food and beverage, coastal excursions, transportation and subcontracting services.
At least 75% of the celebration keys will be owned and operated by Bahamians as part of the company’s commitment to sustainable partnerships. Up to 70 restaurants and retail stores are expected to be developed, which is an important opportunity for local businesses. The project will create more than 700 permanent jobs in the Grand Bahama, including about 300 Bahamians directly employed by the Carnival Company to assist in welcoming 2.2 million tourists to the Grand Bahamas starting every year from 2025.
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As stated by the Bahamians Lilith HannaThe website’s Safety Manager, Carnival’s commitment to safety is unwavering at the construction stage and has adopted strict procedures to ensure the health and safety of every worker.
Hannah is Press release. “Our comprehensive agreement is designed to minimize the risk of injury to workers and to create a safe environment to do the job.”
The Foundation (Picture provided by Carnival Company)
Every Bahamian company working on the website is assigned projects that match their specific strengths. Island Field Development is the latest local contractor to join the team, with extensive experience providing food and beverage facilities for websites throughout the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Carnival companies also create a digital portal for skilled workers and contractors who do not own the business but have the skills and experience to make the project.
Armando CorpasVice President of Destination Development at Carnival, admires the talents and skills displayed by the Grand Bahamians, saying: “The Grand Bahamian community simply surprised us. There are so many talents and skills on the island. We want to make sure we are doing it. All we can, to maximize Bahamian participation, especially Bahamians, in all aspects of this project.”
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