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Davis' change of view on RCI 'due to revised plans'
Davis' change of view on RCI 'due to revised plans'
PRESS secretary Clint Watson said Prime Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis' earlier position on Royal Caribbean International's proposed Royal Beach Club project when he was in opposition was "based on what the circumstances were at the time", claiming Mr Davis changed his mind after the cruise line revised its initial development plans.
Watson: PM has not changed stance, but revised RCI deal
While there has been concern that Prime Minister Philip Davis has taken a u-turn on his stance on Royal Caribbean International's (RCI) development of a beach club on Paradise Island, government's Press Secretary Clint Watson said yesterday that the prime minister has not changed his stance, but has negotiated a revised proposal that excludes acreage ...
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DPM: Broad consultations before final RCI approval
DPM: Broad consultations before final RCI approval
Though Prime Minister Philip Davis said on Wednesday he expects ground to be broken "almost immediately" on Royal Caribbean International's (RCI) $100 million beach club project on Paradise Island, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said "broad public consultation" will take place before the final approval is given. Cooper made the comment in response to concerns ...
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Atlantis president raises concerns over RCI project
Atlantis president raises concerns over RCI project
Atlantis President and Managing Director Audrey Oswell yesterday called on the government to put the brakes on the $100 million Royal Caribbean International (RCI) Paradise Island Beach Club and ensure a "heightened level of scrutiny and discourse" before the cruise line is given any final approval for the project. "I believe the green light is ...
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OPM Explains Why Gov't Changing Mind On RCI Deal
OPM Explains Why Gov't Changing Mind On RCI Deal
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Prime Minister Philip Davis making a 180 as it relates to supporting Royal Caribbean International's Beach Club on Paradise Island.
Darville on RCI PI deal, fears there will be 'nothing left' for Bahamians
A LOCAL environmental activist is in fear of the country's land being sold piece by piece to foreign companies, adding that something must be left for future generations.
Davis: RCI work to start soon
Davis: RCI work to start soon
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said Royal Caribbean International will break ground on its $110m beach club project on Paradise Island "almost immediately", telling reporters his administration approved the project in part because tourists need more attractions.
RCI eyeing 2025 opening for PI beach club
RCI eyeing 2025 opening for PI beach club
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) international is eyeing 2025 for the opening of its Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island, the cruise line said in a statement released yesterday. The cruise line called its very first Royal Beach Club "the ultimate beach day". The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation released a statement on Tuesday revealing ...
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RCI Wins Land Battle for $100m PI Project
RCI Wins Land Battle for $100m PI Project
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Government giving Royal Caribbean International the green light for a multi-million-dollar beach club project for Paradise Island. It's a complete turnaround from what Prime Minister Philip Davis said while in opposition.
RCI wins approval for $100m PI project
RCI wins approval for $100m PI project
Though Philip Davis in opposition had expressed strong views against granting any Crown land lease to Royal Caribbean International (RCI) and had instead advocated leasing the land to Bahamian companies for development, his government yesterday announced it has granted approval to RCI for its $100 million beach club project on Paradise Island, which includes four acres of Crown land.