The Tribune

NAI Bahamas Realty Commercial yesterday announced it has negotiated a lease of 21,000 square feet at East Bay Street’s Island Traders Building for a government ministry.

The commercial division of Bahamas Realty agreed the deal on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government.

“We’re pleased to have had a hand in helping the Ministry relocate their offices to a more functional space”, said Donald Martinborough of NAI Bahamas Realty Commercial. “This lease is the latest of several recent major transactions we’ve represented in the Bahamas.”

The Island Traders Building is situated near the Paradise Island Bridge. The Government physically took possession of the premises on March 1, 2014, and, with the oversight of NAI Bahamas Realty Commercial, the offices have been completely renovated to accommodate the Ministry’s needs and requirements.

Rena Glinton, the Ministry’s permanent secretary, said: “On behalf of my minister, V Alfred Gray I wish to thank Prime Minister and Minister D. Shane Gibson, along with his staff, for facilitating our relocation to such pleasant surroundings.

“We are confident that the numerous advantages offered by this new space will enhance the Ministry’s operations now and well into the future.”

Other departments along with the Ministry’s administration have relocated to the new premises. They include Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), the Agricultural Land Unit and Cooperatives. The telephone number is 397-7400.