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Seafest: Major Cultural And Economic Boost For East Grand Bahama

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – A long-standing East Grand Bahama tradition is doing more than bringing people together—it brought a major cultural and economic boost for the community.

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5 months ago

August 6, 2025

Denielle Miller

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – A long-standing East Grand Bahama tradition is doing more than bringing people together—it brought a major cultural and economic boost for the community.

Daniel Bain – Chief Councillor, East Grand Bahama
It is very exciting to be in High Rock at the 19th Annual Sea Fest. It’s a beauty. It’s amazing to see how the people in East Grand Bahama keep it alive.

Chief Councillor for East Grand Bahama Daniel Bain was proud to welcome guests and locals to the 19th Annual Sea Festival on Monday.

Held on the grounds of the High Rock Primary School, Sea Fest featured all things Bahamian—from food and music to kids’ activities and a fan-favorite demonstration by the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s K-9 unit.

Inspector Lamont Davis says the police team looks forward to the annual tradition.

Lamont Davis – Inspector, RBPF
We’ve been doing this show for Sea Fest. We enjoy coming here, showing our residents and guests exactly what it is we do in the Police K-9 unit here in Grand Bahama.

Kwasi Thompson – MP, East Grand Bahama
It’s a good opportunity for families to be together. It’s a good opportunity for the community to be together. But it is also an opportunity for an economic boost in High Rock, economic boost in East Grand Bahama.