INSIDE part of The Pointe’s entertainment complex. Photo: Terrel W Carey/Tribune staff
By RASHAD ROLLE
Tribune Staff Reporter
rrolle@tribunemedia.net
OFFICIALS celebrated the opening of The Pointe’s entertainment complex during a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, an event that marked the partial completion of the second phase of a project designed to revitalise downtown Nassau.
Daniel Liu, the senior vice president of China Construction America, also announced the commencement of the public sale of the project’s “luxurious” oceanfront residences, which are under construction.
The entertainment complex is being operated by Mario’s Bowling and its amenities include bowling, movie theatres, golf simulators, a karaoke room and a virtual reality centre.
Twenty people have already been hired for the business, with operator Leslia Miller-Brice telling The Tribune the centre’s doors won’t be opened to patrons for at least another two weeks.
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the centre “will add to the cultural life of our city.”
“The centre is strategically located as thousands of visitors and residents traverse this path everyday,” he said. “I am sure both visitors and residents alike will be attracted to this facility, enriching their travel and entertainment experiences. A multi-sectoral team of my government’s officials recently conducted a site visit to this project. The team reported that they were pleased with the progress and intend to continue regular consultation to ensure that the project proceeds with compliance with the Heads of Agreement which is mutually beneficial.”
The Pointe is a project by New World One Bay Street, a wholly owned subsidiary of China Construction America (CCA). It is is being built on six acres of waterfront property adjacent to the British Colonial Hilton.
The first phase of the The Pointe project was the seven-storey, 900 space parking garage.
When completed, 126 condominium units will be available with the hotel component featuring 150 rooms.
The Pointe development is being flagged by the Margaritaville brand inspired by singer Jimmy Buffett.
The project is expected to be completed in 2020.
Comments
BahamaPundit 5 years, 6 months ago
I wonder where Mario's Bowling obtained the funds for this project? Hmmmmm.
OriginalBey 5 years, 6 months ago
He bounces back like Trump. Can't keep a determined crook down.
Sickened 5 years, 6 months ago
Where is this bowling alley etc.? I drive by there twice a day. Is there another building in the back that we can't see?
Well_mudda_take_sic 5 years, 6 months ago
LMAO
geostorm 5 years, 6 months ago
You gatta LOVE the "Potcake"! He just never quits.
BahamasForBahamians 5 years, 6 months ago
LMFAO
Potcake !!
ohdrap4 5 years, 6 months ago
Curious and Curioser.
TalRussell 5 years, 6 months ago
While Chinese government comes its flaws - the positive is that should occasion arise -they do know how to make any individual comrade from Imperial red Shirts Guard - instantly and forever disappear.... no need call no by election. Amen look ahead to such positive possibility!
John 5 years, 6 months ago
So the Giant complex up on Gladstone Hill sponsored be Rev and Starbucks and this one at The Pointe, financed by the Chinese. Can two of these giants survive in a still-ailing economy? They both have their advantages, but the major underlying factor that will determine success or failure, is both of these entertainment centers are (BPL) energy driven. And with September's shocking electricity bill and a similar one expected for October, this will be test months for their sustainability. And the winter tourist months should drive The Pointe's traffic and revenue. And how many Bahamians can shell out $25.00 (IMax) more than once a month for a movie? And now Mario's bowling alley is competing with itself. The advantage with Pointe is it has a captive audience when its hotel rooms are full and impulsive potential from persons passing up and down Bay Street. And the secretly proposed marina that will shut off the waterway for everyone else in that area. Hopefully, it will be a success or even both of them.
jenilewew 5 years, 1 month ago
Had our wedding here, which was wonderful. No complaints AT ALL. Amazing price, view, coordinator, etc. have your wedding here. It's right next to Shades restaurant, which we walked to and BBB on site is amazing. The only complaints we had were about the hotel room. There's no full length mirror and no cups in our room! We had no cups when we wanted water in the middle of the night.
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