Royal Naval Dockyard Division

In January 2002 The Executive Board of the Chamber agreed to the format requested of a number of West End businesses for a Dockyard Division of the Chamber of Commerce. Dockyard members faced a particularly difficult time and felt a strong representation in this Division would be one avenue, which would provide all businesses with a voice that could be heard.

A number of issues were focused on in the West End during the past year and the Dockyard Chamber is proud to be involved at various levels. Whether through individual organizations or collaborative efforts, such as membership in the CSIC (Cruise Ship Initiative Committee), our organization has been key player in the following successes:

• Security – Port Security – Inspection result positive
• Transportation – Dedicated Bus to the Dockyard location
• Night Event – Successful pilot program of Destination Dockyard
• Entertainment – increase of local activity: (Calypso night at Pirates Landing & activities at Frog and Onion)
• Beach – Snorkel Park on line
• VSB – Active – Aggressive – new look
• Services – Post Office in Dockyard opened
• Lighting – enhanced in area – roadway from Glassworks to Bermuda Maritime Museum
• Security – Police presence dedicated to area
• Events – Continued success of Music Festival
• Security – Shop Watch Program was introduced and implemented late 2004

Moving forward we will continue to work on our business plan to increase visitor numbers to the Dockyard area; communicate with our partners creating yearly calendar of events; improve image of the West End; increase the existing membership base to include all sectors of the West End not just Dockyard.