NASSAU, BAHAMAS- With a focus on emerging opportunities for investment and development across the Caribbean, The Agency hosted its annual Exploring the Caribbean Conference on December 3 in Miami, Florida, under the theme “Gateway to Growth: Investing in the Future of the Caribbean” The highly anticipated event brought together more than 100 leading industry voices, developers, investors, and visionaries for an exclusive gathering centered on the future of
Caribbean growth, collaboration, and long-term investment. The conference – held in partnership with leading industry brands including Goldwynn Resort & Residences, Lacovia, Acqualina, Navah, and Wymara – featured in-depth discussions on real estate, tourism, finance, digitization, and sustainability in The Bahamas. The conference showcased The Bahamas as a key gateway for investors interested in luxury development and seeking stability, opportunity, and global connectivity.
Danny Lowe, Founder and Managing Partner of The Agency Bahamas underscored that interest in Caribbean real estate has never been higher.
“This was a highly successful conference that allowed participants to reimagine existing opportunities and identify new paths forward,” said Lowe. “We are proud to be at the forefront of showcasing the depth of opportunity available in The Bahamas, from lifestyle-driven purchases to long-term, value-driven investment. Our main goal is to serve as a bridge between jurisdictions, developers, and prospective buyers, creating a dynamic ecosystem that continues to grow and benefit all involved.”
Highlighting the country’s investment framework, Phylicia Woods-Hanna, Director of Investments, outlined how investors can effectively navigate opportunities in The Bahamas.
“The Bahamas offers a clear, transparent, and investor-friendly environment supported by strong institutions and forward-looking policy,” Woods-Hanna said. “Through the Bahamas Investment Authority, we operate as a one-stop-shop to simplify the investment process, evaluate major tourism and commercial projects, and help both Bahamian and foreign investors streamline business operations and optimize opportunities.”Also addressing attendees was Jonathan Lord, Regional Manager of Yachting and Sports at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, who highlighted emerging sectors with significant growth potential.
“Yachting and sports represent powerful verticals where The Bahamas has a natural advantage and untapped potential,” Lord said. “By strategically engaging these markets, we can unlock new investment opportunities, diversify our tourism product, and strengthen The Bahamas’ position as a global hub for experiential and marine-based industries.”
The conference also featured key regional and international experts, including Hon. E. Jay Saunders, Turks & Caicos Islands Minister for Innovation and Technology and Founder of Digital TCI; Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, Turks & Caicos Minister for Tourism; Mauricio Umansky, Founder and CEO of The Agency; and Sean O’Neil, Managing Partner of The Agency Turks & Caicos and The Agency Jamaica, alongside regional stakeholders across the public and private sectors.
Participants also included representatives from across The Agency’s Caribbean network, spanning The Bahamas, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, and the Cayman Islands, as well as leaders in development, investment advisory, legal services, architecture, mobility, hospitality, and regional media, collectively contributing to forward-looking conversations on growth and opportunity in The Bahamas.
With strong engagement and international attention, Exploring the Caribbean reinforced The Bahamas’ position as a leading investment destination and a central player in shaping the future of Caribbean development. The conference also reinforced The Agency’s ongoing commitment to promoting The Bahamas in key international markets, connecting Bahamian real estate opportunities directly with prospective purchasers and their agents.
