US charge d’affaires in Nassau, Stephanie Bowers
By Jasper Ward
NASSAU, Bahamas — Following a fiery statement from the Chinese embassy in The Bahamas, US charge d’affaires in Nassau, Stephanie Bowers, encouraged leaders to be wary with whom they get into business with.
“We encourage all leaders to choose high-quality, transparent and inclusive foreign investment, and we want to ensure development financing does not result in unsustainable debt,” Bowers said.
“When evaluating types of partnerships and investment relationships, leaders must ensure they are getting the best deal for their country and their people over the long term.”
She added: “Economic engagement should meet international best practices in terms of transparency, debt sustainability, and the needs and concerns of local communities.”
Bowers’ comments come as Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis prepared to join the leaders of Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Saint Lucia in a multilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida.
