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April 30, 2014
Bimini resort 'working expeditiously as approvals allow'
Resorts World Bimini has stated that it is working "as expeditiously on our development as approvals will allow", after attorneys and environmentalists accused it of forging ahead with the construction of a controversial ferry terminal despite a top judge's warning.
Concerns were raised about construction activity in Bimini after a 450-foot 1,200-ton cutter-section dredger arrived in the area in r...
May 01, 2014
Attorney: 'Grave concerns' over Bimini permit process
The attorney for a group of concerned citizens mounting a legal challenge to Resorts World Bimini's plans to construct a ferry terminal in an environmentally-sensitive area has written to the government, expressing "grave concern" that the project is moving ahead without the group being accorded an opportunity to object as required under the law.
Fred Smith, attorney for the Bimini Blue Coalition,...
?Reef Destroyer? arrives in Bimini
April 30, 2014
?Reef Destroyer? arrives in Bimini
Environmentalists say pristine dive sites set to be destroyed in defiance of senior judge?s warning...
March 03, 2014
Bimini 'operational challenges' contribute to Genting's 80 per cent profit fall
Malaysia-based conglomerate Genting has reported an 80.5 percent drop in its net profits in the fourth quarter, citing losses in part due to start up costs and "operational challenges" in its Resorts World Bimini operation (RWB) on Bimini.
However, the company has promised in its latest filings that it "remains committed on stabilizing operations there".
"In the United States of America and The Ba...
Govt to establish Office of PM in Bimini
January 15, 2014
Govt to establish Office of PM in Bimini
In an effort to "facilitate the timely and orderly development" of Bimini, the government will establish an Office of the Prime Minister on the island.
A senior official will be posted to the office, which Prime Minister Perry Christie said would "strengthen the government administration" there.
He made the announcement during his speech at Monday's Bahamas Business Outlook, where he spoke at leng...
Bimini ferry service reduced until spring
January 13, 2014
Bimini ferry service reduced until spring
Resorts World Bimini has cut its day trip schedule by more than half until spring, a decision which has left several local business operators expressing their eagerness to see the ship return full time.
After an initial halting of the service in October due to rough seas, the company's Director of Public Affairs Michelle Malcolm yesterday confirmed that the resort has cut back the sailing of the f...
December 12, 2013
Eight Scientists Sign on as Bimini Blue Coalition Save the Bay Bimini Advisors
On the heels of a key ruling by the Supreme Court, the Bimini Blue Coalition has enlisted serious scientific muscle to strengthen its claims of environmental mismanagement on the tiny island and provide what it considers ?a better plan for Bimini...?
December 12, 2013
Developer to donate 'hundreds of turkeys' to Biminites
Resorts World Bimini is sponsoring Bimini's Fifth Annual Christmas Festival in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, where "hundreds of turkeys" are set to be distributed to island residents.
The community event will feature song, dance, and prose with selections from the island's church choirs and praise teams, according to a release from the company.
However, the highlight of the event for t...
Bimini coalition enlists scientists
December 10, 2013
Bimini coalition enlists scientists
On the heels of a ruling by the Supreme Court that it may move ahead with a judicial review of a Bimini development, the Bimini Blue Coalition has enlisted "serious scientific muscle" to strengthen its claims of environmental mismanagement on the tiny island and provide what it considers "a better plan for Bimini," the organization has stated in a release.
The non-profit group, a partner of the ra...
'Pre-built' Bimini hotel on track for spring opening
December 09, 2013
'Pre-built' Bimini hotel on track for spring opening
The second phase of the multimillion-dollar Resorts World Bimini Bay resort is progressing, with the hotel expected to be completed next spring.
Earlier this year, the government and the Genting Group inked a deal for phase two of the $150 million project, which included the construction of a 350-room luxury marina hotel. Ground was broken in August.
The construction of the hotel is underway, and...
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