NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Business Outlook inter-island conference has announced that the 4th Annual Cat Island Business Outlook (CIBO), is scheduled for October 31, at the Eris Moncur Resource Centre & Library.
This year’s theme, “Future Cat Island: Branding the National Identity, Planning for Success,” will showcase a diverse group of speakers dedicated to enhancing the future of Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador.
The keynote address will be delivered by the Honourable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Member of Parliament for Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador.
Other participants will include Latia Duncombe, Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation; Tracey Boucher, Vice President of Engineering at Rev/Aliv; Anthony Christie, Chief Operating Officer of BPL; Ayla Isaacs, Assistant General Manager for Family Island Operations at the Water & Sewerage Corporation; Tameka Hanna, Project Manager at E R Hanna Construction; Agatha Marcelle, Executive Chairman of the National Training Agency; Yvonne Rolle, Owner of Rollezz Beach Villas; Gregor Eble, Owner of Shannas Cove Resort; Sherrie Cleare, General Manager of Orange Creek Inn; Kisha Hanna, General Manager at Fernandez Bay Village; Pauline Vaz Branco, General Manager at Greenwood Beach Resort; Sarah Swainson, Private Charters and Business Development Manager at Makers Air; Ricardo Wilson, General Manager of Western Air; Nikita Sheil-Rolle, Estate Agent at Christie’s International Real Estate; Rowena Poitier-Sutherland, Culture Consultant and Founder of the Bahamas Artist Movement and Dwight Gibson, Director of Operations & Product Development at the Tourism Development Corporation.
“We are excited to gather such a distinguished group of industry leaders who share a vision for the future of Cat Island, San Salvador and Rum Cay. This event is an opportunity to discuss innovative solutions and conceive some creative strategies that will help to drive sustainable growth in this particular region of our archipelago,” said Joan Albury, President of Bahamas Business Outlook.
“In four short years, we’ve witnessed measurable growth of our Cat Island Business Outlook. And this year, we plan to continue leveraging our collective expertise to address major challenges and really capitalize on the unique opportunities which are available in this region. We’re looking forward to an enriching conference in Cat Island this year,” she added.
Cat Island Business Outlook is set to deliver insightful discussions on sustainable infrastructure, affordable housing, climate change, workforce readiness, real estate, hotel management, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. The conference aims to inspire local stakeholders to collaborate and drive innovation that continues well beyond the event.
