Grand Bahama Bets $3.5bn on Becoming the Caribbean’s Trade Gateway
Grand Bahama has attracted over $3.5 billion in investments and commitments since 2021, aiming to transform Freeport into a regional hub for trade, tourism, and logistics. Visitor arrivals have surged by 91.2 percent, surpassing one million, while major cruise operators are funding new port facilities. The island’s international airport is being rebuilt and managed by Manchester Airports Group as part of the broader development plan.
- ▪Grand Bahama has drawn more than $3.5 billion in investments and commitments since 2021, according to the Bahamian government.
- ▪Visitor arrivals jumped 91.2 percent, exceeding one million and making it the country’s fastest‑growing destination.
- ▪MSC is investing about $450 million in a new Freeport cruise port, and Carnival’s nearby project totals roughly $600 million.
- ▪Britain’s Manchester Airports Group was appointed to operate and rebuild the island’s international airport.
- ▪The government’s goal is to position Freeport as the Caribbean’s gateway for trade, tourism, and logistics.
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Bahamas Caribbean Grand Bahama Bets $3.5bn on Becoming the Caribbean’s Trade Gateway By Juan Martinez · July 8, 2026 · 4 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. Investment Key Facts —The bet. Grand Bahama has drawn more than $3.5bn in investments and commitments since 2021, the government says. —The surge. Visitor arrivals jumped 91.2 percent, passing one million and making it the country’s fastest-growing destination. —The cruise money. MSC is investing about $450m in a new Freeport cruise port; Carnival’s nearby project ran to $600m. —The airport. Britain’s Manchester Airports Group was appointed to run and rebuild the island’s international airport. —The goal.
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