{"id":33355,"date":"2013-03-25T08:40:11","date_gmt":"2013-03-25T12:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/?p=33355"},"modified":"2013-03-25T09:39:52","modified_gmt":"2013-03-25T13:39:52","slug":"new-solomons-fresh-market-is-secure-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/2013\/03\/new-solomons-fresh-market-is-secure-investment","title":{"rendered":"Solomon\u2019s New Store Shows \u2018Secure Investment\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Minister of State for Investment in the Office of the Prime Minister Khaalis Rolle said, on March 21, 2013, that the grand opening of the new Solomon\u2019s Fresh Market represents a \u201csecure investment\u201d in the Bahamian people and the eastern New Providence communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is meaningful, not only because it is necessary, but because it is a Bahamian business significantly investing in its country,\u201d Minister Rolle said during the Grand Opening Ceremony held that day at the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza.<\/p>\n

Minister Rolle said that investing in the Bahamian people is something that the Bahamas Investment Authority believes in and promotes every day.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are especially pleased when the investment comes to fruition, providing hundreds of jobs for Bahamians, through construction and direct employment with the business,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Minister Rolle noted that he was happy to hear that 92 people are employed at that location and applauded the parent company AML Foods Limited.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also pleased when an investment adds value to Bahamian lives,\u201d Minister Rolle added.\u00a0 \u201cOver the years, AML brands have become household names in The Bahamas and have added significant value and quality to the offerings they give to the Bahamian public.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among those present at the ceremony were AML Foods Limited CEO and President Mr. Gavin Watchorn, Chairman Dionisio D’Aguilar and Vice-Chairman Robert Sands.<\/p>\n

Minister Rolle said that the newest Solomon\u2019s Fresh Market to open placed an emphasis on healthy grocery options and providing the freshest foods possible to the consumer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe environment of the Market adds to the shopping experience,\u201d Minister Rolle noted.\u00a0 \u201cIt is a pleasant place to be.\u00a0 It is spacious enough to for ease of shopping and the staff is friendly.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd when you have friendly staff, it results in repeat customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minister Rolle pointed out that he is a repeat customer, too.<\/p>\n

He said that this standard could not be underestimated because it adds to the quality of lifestyles of customers.\u00a0 He added that the store has become the \u201cmarket of choice\u201d, meeting the needs of tourists and those coming from the nearby marinas and Paradise Island.<\/p>\n

\u201cI congratulate AML Foods Limited for their longevity and consistency in improving the offering in The Bahamas retail industry over the years,\u201d Minister Rolle said.\u00a0 \u201cIt demonstrates confidence in the Bahamian market \u2013 and this is vital for sustained development and helps to maintain the confidence Bahamians have in all of the brands they currently have under their umbrella.\u201d<\/p>\n

AML Foods Limited brands also include Solomon\u2019s SuperCenter Nassau and Solomon\u2019s Freeport, Cost Right Nassau and Cost Right Freeport and a Dominoes Pizza Franchise with about nine locations in The Bahamas.<\/p>\n

On behalf of The Bahamas Government Minister Rolle wished AML Foods Limited every success in their endeavour and said he looked forward to future investments.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to future job creation opportunities by the team at AML Foods Limited,\u201d he added.\u00a0 \u201cCongratulations for this wonderful opening today.\u201d<\/p>\n

By Eric Rose<\/span><\/em>
\nBahamas Information Services<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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