Phylicia Woods-Hanna
Phylicia Woods-Hanna is the Director of Investments in The Bahamas, known for her role in overseeing foreign investments and ensuring compliance with local laws. Recently, she was in the news for intervening in a management dispute at Old Bahama Bay, asserting that Kingwood International Resorts was violating Bahamian law by assuming management without the necessary permits.
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Phylicia Woods-Hanna stated that the redundancy exercise was necessary for repositioning the property and that the separation packages were structured in accordance with the law.
Former Grand Lucayan employees collect final severance payouts
Bahamas· 2026-03-02
Phylicia Woods-Hanna, the Government’s investments chief and head of the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA), pledged to Tribune Business that the outstanding salaries could be paid 'any day now'.
Lucayan staff five weeks’ unpaid for a second timeBahamas· 2026-02-04
Phylicia Woods-Hanna, director of investments, said The Bahamas offers an investor-friendly environment supported by strong institutions and clear policy.
Miami conference spotlights Bahamas investment opportunitiesBahamas· 2025-12-19
Phylicia Woods-Hanna, the Government’s director of investments, asserted that Kingwood International Resorts will violate Bahamian law if they assume management.
Licence issue set to reignite Old Bahama Bay takeover battleBahamas· 2025-05-05
Phylicia Woods-Hanna is the director of the Bahamas Investment Authority.
Gov’ts Old Bahama Bay intervention ‘improper’Bahamas· 2025-04-01
Phylicia Woods-Hanna, director of investments, asserted that Kingwood International Resorts will violate Bahamian law if they assume management of the hotel.
Gov’t intervenes in Old Bahama Bay’s management rowBahamas· 2025-03-31
