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Landmark Win for Black Point: Yntegra to Build Community Center

Thu, Feb 12th 2026, 10:42 AM
Hurricane Community/Charity Weather

LANDMARK WIN FOR BLACK POINT: YNTEGRA GETS “GREEN LIGHT” TO BUILD LONG-AWAITED COMMUNITY CENTER & CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE SHELTER

Yntegra Group obtained approval from the BlackPoint Community Development & Regatta Association to proceed with the construction and completion of a Black Point Community Center.

This milestone marks a historic moment for the people of Black Point and a profound sign oftrust from the Association in the name of progress for the community. For years, Black Point hassought a dedicated space that functions as both a vibrant gathering hub and a critical Category5-certified hurricane shelter. By granting the “green light” to this proposal, the Association haspaved the way for a project that will make things better for every resident for generations tocome. This achievement reflects the strength of collaboration between the community, YntegraGroup, and the Association,and represents a clear example of how foreign investment cancreate meaningful, lasting benefits for Bahamians. 

Black Point currently relies on churches for hurricane shelters, resulting in a capacity of fewerthan 200 people, which is about 50% of the population. This facility will be the largest and thefirst facility of its kind in the Exumas, based on the recently established shelter in Abaco, andbuilt to withstand Category-5 hurricane conditions. 

Yntegra Chief Executive Felipe MacLean expressed his gratitude:

"For us, this has never been a question of if, but when. The direction set at the nationallevel has made it clear that local communities must benefit from development. We areproud to move forward in a way that aligns with that vision and are incredibly thankfulfor the continuous support of the people of Black Point and for the trust the Associationhas placed in us to deliver something so vital to their daily lives and safety. This is morethan just a building; the community center will impact the lives of families in Black Pointand create jobs. It is the heart of our ongoing commitment to a long-term partnershipthat ensures everyone benefits from our project in a meaningful way. We are grateful tothe Association and the Government for working together to move this initiativeforward.”

As a 100% community-owned space, the center will serve the people of Black Point directly.Yntegra will neither own nor operate the facility, ensuring it remains a true asset of theresidents. To ensure rapid and professional progress, Yntegra will:

● Supply Heavy Equipment: Moving construction machinery to the site immediately toenable efficient progress.

● Prioritize Local Hiring: Creating immediate job opportunities for Black Point residents tohelp build their own community's future.

Local hiring for construction workers is expected to begin immediately, with a dedicated hiringmanager supporting the recruitment of interested residents from Black Point.

This achievement reinforces Yntegra’s refusal to allow external legal delays to hinder essentialcommunity progress. The company remains dedicated to tangible actions that improveinfrastructure, safety, and local opportunity in the Exuma and the Cays.

Yntegra Group obtained approval from the Black
Point Community Development & Regatta Association to proceed with the construction and
completion of a Black Point Community Center.
This milestone marks a historic moment for the people of Black Point and a profound sign of
trust from the Association in the name of progress for the community. For years, Black Point has
sought a dedicated space that functions as both a vibrant gathering hub and a critical Category
5-certified hurricane shelter. By granting the “green light” to this proposal, the Association has
paved the way for a project that will make things better for every resident for generations to
come. This achievement reflects the strength of collaboration between the community, Yntegra
Group, and the Association,and represents a clear example of how foreign investment can
create meaningful, lasting benefits for Bahamians. 
Black Point currently relies on churches for hurricane shelters, resulting in a capacity of fewer
than 200 people, which is about 50% of the population. This facility will be the largest and the
first facility of its kind in the Exumas, based on the recently established shelter in Abaco, and
built to withstand Category-5 hurricane conditions. 
Yntegra Chief Executive Felipe MacLean expressed his gratitude:
"For us, this has never been a question of if, but when. The direction set at the national
level has made it clear that local communities must benefit from development. We are
proud to move forward in a way that aligns with that vision and are incredibly thankful
for the continuous support of the people of Black Point and for the trust the Association
has placed in us to deliver something so vital to their daily lives and safety. This is more
than just a building; the community center will impact the lives of families in Black Point
and create jobs. It is the heart of our ongoing commitment to a long-term partnership
that ensures everyone benefits from our project in a meaningful way. We are grateful to
the Association and the Government for working together to move this initiative
forward.”
As a 100% community-owned space, the center will serve the people of Black Point directly.
Yntegra will neither own nor operate the facility, ensuring it remains a true asset of the
residents. To ensure rapid and professional progress, Yntegra will:
● Supply Heavy Equipment: Moving construction machinery to the site immediately to
enable efficient progress.
● Prioritize Local Hiring: Creating immediate job opportunities for Black Point residents to
help build their own community's future.
Local hiring for construction workers is expected to begin immediately, with a dedicated hiring
manager supporting the recruitment of interested residents from Black Point.
This achievement reinforces Yntegra’s refusal to allow external legal delays to hinder essential
community progress. The company remains dedicated to tangible actions that improve
infrastructure, safety, and local opportunity in the Exuma and the Cays.
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