Carnival Cruise Line’s Grand Bahama vacation spot Celebration Key will characteristic a retail portal that has been named Lokono Cove with assist from a Grand Bahama resident.
Lokono Cove is the profitable submission from an area competitors supported by the Ministry for Grand Bahama and the Ministry of Youth, Sports activities and Tradition. President Christine Duffy introduced the title on Tuesday, April 9.
“Lokono Cove can be a treasure trove – a spot for our friends to immerse themselves within the spirit of The Bahamas and discover locally-inspired keepsakes, symbols of paradise they’ll share with family members, or cherish for themselves for years to come back,” stated Duffy. “Honoring the sweetness and tradition of the Bahamas is integral to our plans for Celebration Key, and that can be on show all through Lokono Cove. It’s a particular honor that locals from Grand Bahama have contributed already in an impactful means, giving this portal its title.”
One of many 5 portals of Celebration Key, Lokono Cove will characteristic quite a lot of shops and kiosks that showcase native craftsmanship. Company will discover the whole lot from souvenirs to high-quality jewellery and bask in native snacks whereas admiring murals painted by Bahamian artists.
A variety committee, together with native Grand Bahama officers, helped to decide on the title Lokono Cove, submitted by Deidre Rahming, as a part of a contest open to all Grand Bahamians. Lokono, which suggests “the individuals”, comes from the Lucayans, who had been among the many first inhabitants of Grand Bahama.
“Lokono Cove can be a treasure trove – a spot for our friends to immerse themselves within the spirit of The Bahamas and discover locally-inspired keepsakes, symbols of paradise they’ll share with family members, or cherish for themselves for years to come back,” added Duffy. “Honoring the sweetness and tradition of the Bahamas is integral to our plans for Celebration Key, and that can be on show all through Lokono Cove. It’s a particular honor that locals from Grand Bahama have contributed already in an impactful means, giving this portal its title.”
For submitting the profitable title, Rahming will get a B$5,000 prize; attendance on the ribbon reducing ceremony for Lokono Cove; and a day-pass to Celebration Key.
