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April 03, 2023
RCI will divert cruise visitors from Bahamian experience to private beach
Dear Editor, A March 27 Insight essay by Malcolm Strachan in The Tribune asks two critical questions regarding Royal Caribbean's proposed beach club project on Paradise Island: "How is this going to benefit local Bahamians, and what will it take away from elsewhere?" There can be no public acceptance of this proposal, let alone government ...
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Carnival Cruise Line private beach experience closer to fruition on East End, Grand Bahama
March 23, 2015
Carnival Cruise Line private beach experience closer to fruition on East End, Grand Bahama
It appears that nearly all parties are in agreement about Carnival Cruise Lines getting a private beach experience for its customers in east Grand Bahama.
Royal Caribbean International CEO addresses criticisms surrounding beach club development
January 18, 2024
Royal Caribbean International CEO addresses criticisms surrounding beach club development
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Royal Caribbean Cruise International (RCI) CEO Michael Bayley says those who have criticized and opposed the build-out of its proposed private beach club on Paradise Island will soon see and marvel at its infusion of authentic Bahamian culture with keen attention given to environmental preservation. RCI came under heavy fire from local environmentalists [...]
December 18, 2023
Historic British Colonial Hotel reopens following two year closure
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The historic British Colonial Hotel (BCH) officially reopened its doors for business Monday morning; the prime minister, cabinet members, and tourism stakeholders attended the much-anticipated event. The hotel underwent multi-million dollar renovations following its indefinite closure in February 2022; according to hotel officials. The British Colonial Hotel reopens with 288 room...
More jobs on the way, labor director says
September 27, 2023
More jobs on the way, labor director says
There are many persons in the labor market seeking jobs, based on the 3,000 people who applied to work at the refurbished British Colonial Hilton hotel, Director of Labour Robert Farquharson told Guardian Business yesterday. He explained that there are other projects in the pipeline, that he could not yet mention, that will attract job seekers. "I can't give ...
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RCI reveals final plans for Hideaway Beach
September 15, 2023
RCI reveals final plans for Hideaway Beach
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) revealed yesterday in a press statement the final plans for its new Hideaway Beach on Perfect Day at CocoCay, which is expected to debut in January 2024.
Let's rebalance the environmental review process
May 31, 2023
Let's rebalance the environmental review process
Dear Editor, Royal Caribbean announced earlier this month that a public consultation will take place on June 8 regarding the environmental impacts of its proposed beach club on Paradise Island. The fact that the company released this information, rather than the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection, has raised some legitimate questions about the government's ...
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A letter to the director of DEPP
May 02, 2023
A letter to the director of DEPP
Dear Dr. Rhianna Neely-Murphy, On April 26, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper issued this public statement regarding the public concerns being expressed about the environmental impact of Royal Caribbean's proposed private beach development on Paradise Island: "If there's a suggestion from anybody in the public, DEPP will ...
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March 13, 2023
In opposition, PLPs had opposed RCI going to PI altogether
While in opposition, Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin expressed strong opposition to Royal Caribbean International's (RCI) then-proposed $100 million beach club project on Paradise Island, calling it "hare-brained" and criticizing the Minnis administration for "kicking a Bahamian developer to the curb" in favor of RCI. "So, I want us to watch that a Bahamian apparently was ...
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February 27, 2023
World’s wealthiest expected to bid on Paradise Island Showpiece, $28+ Million Waterfront Home Opens for Bidding on Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions Website March 10
Interest is already being shown well ahead of the opening date of March 10 for online bidding via Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions on the Elisium estate, a 20,000 square foot showpiece of stunning design and master craftsmanship in world-renowned Ocean Club Estates, Paradise Island, Bahamas.
PM tours Aqualina site in Cable Beach
June 15, 2022
PM tours Aqualina site in Cable Beach
PRIME Minister Philip Davis and members of Cabinet toured the construction site of Aqualina on Cable Beach yesterday to view the progress of the 11-storey skyrise.
June 14, 2022
Prime Minister, Cabinet tour Aqualina, unrivaled luxury rising 11 stories on Cable Beach with a record-setting penthouse price tag
Prime Minister Philip Davis and members of Cabinet toured the construction site of Aqualina on Cable Beach on June 14 to view the progress of the 11-story skyrise its developer says will offer “unrivaled luxury and amenities” attracting buyers from around the world who want to make The Bahamas their home.
It’s that luxury and those amenities, says Jason Kinsale, president of Aristo, that ...
March 28, 2022
Prince William and Kate Middleton Depart Atlantis Paradise Island
The Duke and Duchess stayed in the The Cove’s Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite, a 4830ft hideaway with floor to ceiling windows, wrap-around ocean views, a large living area, office space and a separate ten-set dining area with a full-service kitchen. An all-suite property, nestled between two private beaches, The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island is the pinnacle of Bahamian luxury perfect for coupl...
December 19, 2019
Increased Airlift, Lenny Kravitz and Hurricane Dorian Contribute to Record Number of Visitors as Eleuthera’s Winter Season Swings Into High Gear
If pre-season numbers are any indication, mainland Eleuthera is poised to set new visitor—and second homebuyer—records this winter season...
Bahamas Realty Represents Home Selected as Featured Global Property in HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt
July 07, 2020
Bahamas Realty Represents Home Selected as Featured Global Property in HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt
HGTV’s 9th annual Ultimate House Hunt contest, featuring listings exclusively from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® members, is officially underway! The annual contest curates the world’s most stunning real estate listings...
March 30, 2020
Marine Pilotage Firm Lands Virgin Voyages Partnership
Independent Maritime Services (IMS), a leader in the Marine Pilotage sector of the local Maritime Industry, has over the past five years expanded its work with private ferries and five-star cruise liners. The company’s core group of government-licensed marine pilots recently teamed up with the famed Virgin Voyages group - owned and operated by world-renowned businessman Richard Branson - to prep...
September 11, 2011
Wedding Dress Designer Chloe Dao gets Married in a Bahamas Beach Wedding
Wedding dress designer Chloe Dao was married in a Bahamas beach wedding recently in one of her own,
Chloe designs. The Houston based fashion designer and second season winner of
the fashion reality show "Project Runway" reportedly married her
longtime fiancée Kenneth Pursley in a private beach wedding in the
Bahamas.
And after years of designing wedding dresses for brides, Chloe
final...
July 02, 2019
Poker Run Racers ‘Unleash The Beast’ at Monster Beach Party!
Hundreds of boaters took part in the ‘Unleash The Beast’ Monster Energy Beach Party Obstacle Course during the forth-annual Bahamas Poker Run event, which took place on Jun. 29...
Letter to the Editor-A Yuletide Cry for Mother Earth
December 14, 2018
Letter to the Editor-A Yuletide Cry for Mother Earth
A recent trip to Bimini, Cat Cay & Ocean Cay, by a team from Save The Bays, has us asking more questions of this Government than we can find answers to...
September 18, 2018
Local Influencers treated to Lighthouse Point Experience on Eleuthera
Sometimes, you have to see it, to believe it and this past weekend, some of the country?s most influential social media voices got a chance to see, feel and experience the magical beauty of Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera...
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