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PM outlines airport refurbishment plans
May 25, 2016
PM outlines airport refurbishment plans
The Exuma International Airport is expected to undergo reconstruction worth $15 million to $20 million later this year, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie.
A time of worship for the nurses of Exuma
May 24, 2016
A time of worship for the nurses of Exuma
Nurses lead very demanding lives as they work along with doctors, assist patients in their healing process and educate individuals in communities about the importance of health care.
All eyes on Elizabeth Harbour- it's Exuma Regatta!
April 29, 2016
All eyes on Elizabeth Harbour- it's Exuma Regatta!
Regatta fever is in the air in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour, the centre of attention as sailors compete in the National Family Island Regatta in George Town.
April 01, 2016
PM takes questions from Exuma residents over investment
IN A small settlement in Exuma where jobs are scarce and people lack potable water, residents are optimistic about a multi-million dollar investment that could transform their quaint settlement into one of the country's major hubs for tourism activity and business opportunities.
February Point re-development takes shape in Exuma
March 01, 2016
February Point re-development takes shape in Exuma
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Perry Christie said Friday that he was delighted to see the progress that has been made at February Point Freestyle Exuma, in such a short period of time, and that it was just a over two years ago that developer John McGarvey spoke about his vision and what he would like to do.
Eco focus for Swiss resort developer
February 03, 2016
Eco focus for Swiss resort developer
Swiss entrepreneur and businesswoman Dona Bertarelli has signed a heads of agreement for a $200 million project in Exuma which she said will anchor "the next stage in a long-term strategy to develop an international collection of ultra luxury hotels", of which the as-yet-unnamed Exuma resort will be "the centerpiece".
February 02, 2016
Heads of Agreement signed for $200 million Luxury Resort in the Exuma Cays
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie lauded the development of a $200 million eco-friendly, high-end luxury resort on neighbouring islands, Children's Bay Cay and Williams Cay, both situated 15 minutes off the northern coast of Barraterre, Exuma.
January 19, 2016
Young entrepreneur goes 'whole hog' with swimming pigs venture
A young Bahamian entrepreneur is making waves with a new tour company, shuttling enthusiastic tourists from Nassau to Exuma's internationally-famed swimming pigs. Lee McCoy said the idea behind this rather different venture came about last year, after his wife asked him to search online for ideas for activities they could partake in during their forthcoming honeymoon in the UK...
Concern El Faro debris could pose dangers
November 04, 2015
Concern El Faro debris could pose dangers
Debris from the sunken American cargo ship El Faro has drifted onto the shores of Exuma for over a week and no one is cleaning it up, Exuma resident Dwight Hart said.
Govt to break ground on Exuma airport by Q1 2016
June 10, 2015
Govt to break ground on Exuma airport by Q1 2016
The Ministry of Transport and Aviation and the Ministry of Works hope to break ground on the construction of a revamped Exuma International Airport by Q1 2016, according to Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin.
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.
'Exuma Unplugged' rocks Regatta Park
February 06, 2015
'Exuma Unplugged' rocks Regatta Park
Little Nashville Music Festival draws hundreds of people, finishing with
Junkanoo Rush through streets of George Town...
'Exuma Unplugged' rocks Regatta Park
February 04, 2015
February 24, 2014
Exuma Featured on AWE TV's Vicarious Escapes Television Show
Island Routes and AWETV will wow viewers with the endless tour opportunities available with the Caribbean?s #1 Tour Company...
December 11, 2013
BahamasLocal.com connects with Grand Isle during Speed Week
Acting Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis endorses luxury resort in Exuma as official Out Island partner of Bahamas Speed Week.
GREAT EXUMA, THE BAHAMAS (December 12, 2013) - After speeding around the capital last week, entrants and organizers from Bahamas Speed Week slowed down on Monday with an elaborate excursion to the luxurious Grand Isle Resort & Spa.
Culminating in a private soiree ove...
Suspected stolen cars found on Exuma
October 16, 2013
Suspected stolen cars found on Exuma
Police found 18 suspected stolen cars on Exuma over the weekend, a senior police official confirmed to The Nassau Guardian...
Exuma entrepreneur expanding reach
July 30, 2013
Exuma entrepreneur expanding reach
A new business will soon open at Stocking Island, Exuma due to government assistance, said Exuma entrepreneur Daron "Big D" Tucker. Mr. Tucker, the proprietor of Big D's Conch Shack at Steventon, said the government has made two and a half acres of land available to him to open another location of his popular eatery...
April 22, 2013
Students meet Fabien Cousteau in Efforts to Restore Damaged Exuma Reef
GEORGE TOWN, Exuma -- In the wake of damage to a reef in the Exumas caused by a vessel which ran aground recently, noted French oceanographic explorer Fabien Cousteau teamed up with officials to restore that vital resource of the ocean.
McGarvey Pounces on February Point
March 25, 2013
McGarvey Pounces on February Point
A luxury development in Exuma has been scooped up by a U.S. investor out of Florida, Guardian Business can reveal. According to several well-placed sources, John McGarvey, an investor already active on Exuma, has come to terms with the owners of February Point.
Staniel Cay resort to hire 20 workers
March 19, 2013
Staniel Cay resort to hire 20 workers
A boutique resort now under construction on Staniel Cay plans to hire up to 20 Bahamians when it opens its doors in December. EMBRACE resort, located on a tiny cay in Exuma, is hoping to capture the corporate retreat market in one of the most stunning locations in the country.
March 19, 2013
Despite the weather Music Heritage Festival ends on high note in Exuma
George Town, Exuma - Local musicians brought down the heat on a cold and windy Friday and Saturday night as they wooed the crowd with electrifying performances at the Ninth Annual Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival, which ended Saturday, March 16, 2013.
January 11, 2013
Exuma students hold Local Government Junior Council mini rally
Moss Town, EXUMA, The Bahamas - L. N. Coakley High School students show their support for Local Government Junior Council candidate Whitney Curtis, during the "mini rally" at the programme's Opening Ceremony, in Moss Town, Exuma, on January 9, 2013.
January 11, 2013
Exuma students vie for Local Government Junior Council positions
EXUMA, Bahamas -- L. N. Coakley High School students show their support for Local Government Junior Council candidate Whitney Curtis, during the 'mini rally' at the programme's Opening Ceremony, in Moss Town, Exuma, on January 9, 2013.?
Fourteen L. N. Coakley students spoke as candidates for the posts, allowing their peers to vote for their choices for the nine junior council spots later that da...
Sandals Foundation And Golf Association Of Ontario Host Children Of Exuma To Golf Clinic
December 05, 2012
Sandals Foundation And Golf Association Of Ontario Host Children Of Exuma To Golf Clinic
Emerald Bay, Exuma -- The Sandals Foundation, in partnership with volunteers from The Golf Association of Ontario? ran a "Future Champions Golf Clinic" for children of? the Nelson Ranger Golf Program at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma.
Exuma's 'mini-hospital' Nearly Half Finished
November 02, 2012
Exuma's 'mini-hospital' Nearly Half Finished
Construction on the $14 million mini-hospital in Exuma is nearly 45 percent complete, Guardian Business can reveal. Vernon Wells, owner of Reef Construction, noted that construction on the project is progressing well despite the recent passing of Hurricane Sandy.
Apparent Suicide In Exuma
October 30, 2012
Apparent Suicide In Exuma
A 54-year-old man of Bahama Sound, Exuma, was found hanging from a bedroom door in his apartment with a rope around his neck around 5 p.m. Sunday, police said.
Govt Delegation To Meet With Sandals
October 10, 2012
Govt Delegation To Meet With Sandals
Officials from the Ministry of Tourism will visit the Sandals Emerald Bay property in Exuma this week to discuss ways to boost business for the struggling resort, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe confirmed yesterday.
October 01, 2012
Playing Politics With The Bahamian Workforce Hurts Us All
Dear Editor,
Bahamians were no doubt shocked to hear Prime Minister Perry Christie last week say the Sandals Resort at Emerald Bay in Exuma was in danger of closing its doors.
PM: Sandals Exuma In Danger Of Closing
September 28, 2012
PM: Sandals Exuma In Danger Of Closing
The Exuma economy is hanging in the balance as the largest private employer on that island -- Sandals Emerald Bay Resort -- is in danger of closing its doors, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie.
Grey Goose Eyes Hermitage Estate
September 18, 2012
Grey Goose Eyes Hermitage Estate
An investor group is touring Little Exuma with an eye of snapping up Hermitage Estate and building an open resort, Guardian Business has learned.
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