Dion Bethell
Dion Bethell is the president and chief financial officer of the Arawak Port Development Company (APD), a key player in Nassau's commercial shipping sector. He has been vocal about the challenges posed by the deteriorating harbour breakwater, which has impacted the operational efficiency of cargo shipping at APD. Under his leadership, the company has been proactive in addressing the adverse effects of climate change on port operations, emphasizing the urgent need for repairs to ensure safety and efficiency.
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Dion Bethell is the president and chief financial officer of Arawak Port Development Company.
Bad weather costs Nassau 16,000 cruise ship tourists
Bahamas· 2025-12-03
Dion Bethell, APD's president and chief financial officer, highlighted the risks associated with the failure to repair Nassau Harbour’s western breakwater.
Nassau port operator in double-digit budget beatBahamas· 2025-11-04
Dion Bethell is the president and chief financial officer of Arawak Port Development Company.
Nassau port operator’s $6m investment in energy reformBahamas· 2025-10-23
Dion Bethell, APD’s president and chief financial officer, warned that the weakening harbour defences continue to impact operational efficiency during bad weather.
Harbour’s $12m upgrades to help ‘keep prices down’Bahamas· 2025-06-03Dion Bethell, president and chief financial officer at Arawak Port Development Company, is advocating for a carve-out from the proposed US port fees on Chinese-made ships.
Bahamas faces 50-60% shipping costs increase from US port fee plansBahamas· 2025-03-21
Dion Bethell, president and chief financial officer for Arawak Port Development Company, is monitoring the situation regarding the proposed fees.
Freeport can ‘fill void’ on US China ship feeBahamas· 2025-03-17
Dion Bethell is the president and chief financial officer of Arawak Port Development Company.
Declining Nassau harbour defences in five-ship waitBahamas· 2025-02-25