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November 23, 2010
Call for government to intervene over property taxes on Exuma
Exuma realtors are calling on the Government to intervene in what they term is the over-valuation of properties by the Treasury department on that island, causing home and land owners to pay property taxes of upwards to three times what they are legally entitled to pay.
Collingwood Turnquest, a realtor in Exuma with Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty, told The Tribune yesterday that winter resid...
Exumians briefed on $675 mil. in luxury developments
January 16, 2023
Exumians briefed on $675 mil. in luxury developments
Exumians residents were briefed last week about four major luxury developments, with many eagerly awaiting their impact, according to Exuma Chamber of Commerce President Urban Smith.
Autopsies on tourists complete but not released
May 11, 2022
Autopsies on tourists complete but not released
THE autopsies of three American tourists who were found dead at Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Exuma last week have now been completed, Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday.
Victims named as police probe Exuma deaths
May 10, 2022
Victims named as police probe Exuma deaths
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said investigators looking into the deaths of three Americans at Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma are probing what the victims may have eaten as well as whether any "contaminants" were present in the separate rooms where they were found.
Sandals expansion complete
June 27, 2011
Sandals expansion complete
Sandals Emerald Bay's latest expansion is complete, as the luxury resort in Exuma put the finishing touches on its multi-million-dollar, 62-room add-on and $400,000 restaurant project. On top of the expansion, the Exuma resort may have its eyes on the new Latin American market recently introduced to The Bahamas, with the property's general manager saying it's a market that can be targeted.
"Cer...
August 23, 2020
DIR Exuma Office closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) wishes to advise the public that its Exuma Office is temporarily closed for deep cleaning and sanitizing following a staff member testing positive for COVID-19...
Airlift to Exuma taking off
May 10, 2011
Airlift to Exuma taking off
Air Canada Vacations doubled its services to Great Exuma last week Thursday, landing a full flight with 90 additional seats direct from Toronto.
Although the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort was key to landing the original and extended service from Air Canada Vacations, the service promises a lot of spinoff business for many tourism interests on the island.
Local Chamber of Commerce President Floy...
March 21, 2019
PM Minnis: The Bahamas Poised for an Economic Rebirth
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis said The Bahamas and the island of Exuma are poised for an economic rebirth as he announced extensive plans to improve infrastructure on the island...
Exuma boat blast 'purely an accident'
July 05, 2018
Exuma boat blast 'purely an accident'
FOUR C's Adventures has returned more than $20,000 in cancelled bookings since it was ordered to cease operations following a deadly explosion on its tour boat in Exuma, The Tribune was told...
Resort spokesman defends anchor project policy
February 18, 2015
Resort spokesman defends anchor project policy
A top spokesman for an Exuma resort has said that the island chain is poised for a "significant growth curve upward" in 2015 but urged the government to ramp up its airlift and advertising to help the destination achieve its potential.
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