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Post-pandemic real estate boom driving up Exuma property prices
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, the Exumas have emerged as a favourite among those seeking to purchase property in The Bahamas, and Andre Bowe, an agent with Island Living Real Estate, said the drastic uptick in demand has resulted in an inventory shortage and driven up prices. “There is a shortage of inventory,” said Bowe, one of several Family Island agents representing Island Living Real...
GGYA collaborates with BNT at Exuma’s national park
GGYA collaborates with BNT at Exuma’s national park
Fifty-five participants in the Governor General's Youth Award (GGYA) got up close and personal with a little-known national treasure, the Moriah Cay National Park in Exuma, and played a hand in preserving the protected area, rich in biodiversity.
GGYA scores with BASE in Exuma
GGYA scores with BASE in Exuma
Exuma was calling and 57 participants, including two from St Lucia, looking to complete a level of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award answered the call.
The Governor General's Youth Award, the local office which delivers the internationally recognized programme, hosted its Bahamas Award Super Expedition (BASE) for the first time since 2019. The annual, mega event provides participant...
AML FOODS LIMITED CELEBRATES EXUMA MARKETS’ ANNIVERSARY & OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING
Today Exuma Markets celebrated its first year Anniversary and official Grand Opening. The Honourable John H. Pinder, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, and Member of Parliament for Central & South Abaco was in attendance to cut the ribbon and mark the special occasion.
BTC Sponsors National Family Island Regatta in Exuma
BTC Sponsors National Family Island Regatta in Exuma
Following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, BTC is excited to continue its on-going sponsorship of the National Family Island Regatta; the first to kick off this week in George Town, Exuma.
“BTC has been one of our longest and most outstanding sponsors over the years,” said Danny Strachan, Chairman and Commodore of the National Family Island Regatta. “We are extremely deligh...
Tour de Turquoise smashes previous fundraising record as tourists and community unite in major fundraiser for Exuma
Tour de Turquoise smashes previous fundraising record as tourists and community unite in major fundraiser for Exuma
On a warm Bahamian night, twenty or so tourists gather around the pool at one of Exuma’s many second homes.
Amid colourful cocktails and soft island music, there is nothing seemingly unusual – they appear to be just like millions of other tourists that flock to these shores. However, this group is anything but typical.
“How much money have we raised so far?” someone shouts from besid...
Wish granted: dying 20-year-old to see swimming pigs of Exuma
Thousands raised around the world for front line worker in the UK, diagnosed with terminal cancer, to visit Bahamas soon as treatment, protocols allow...
Letter: Exuma dredging plan offers no long-term gain
Letter: Exuma dredging plan offers no long-term gain
EDITOR, The Tribune.
Further to a press release from the Bahamas National Trust regarding their approval of the development at Bell Island that includes the dredging of the sea bed in the Exuma Land and Sea Park, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance strenuously objects to this project in its current form.
This development at Bell Island will set a precedent for future larger developments...
Prime Minister breaks ground on new International Airport for Exuma
Ground was broken, and a $65 million contract was signed today for the development of the new Exuma International Airport, representing the single largest investment in any Family Island airport in The Bahamas.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis said this critical project will deliver increased employment opportunities and cultivate entrepreneurs at the airport and nearby locations...
Another Fantasy Island in The Bahamas Hits the Market Along with Exuma’s Getaway Home
With interest in luxury estates and private islands hitting record highs in the near pandemic-free Bahamas and demand outpacing available inventory, you would think selling real estate would be easier than ever.
“It’s not the selling that is a challenge, it’s reaching the right market to sell to,” says Tim Rodland, a partner in Better Homes & Gardens MCR Bahamas. “You need to reach p...