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Condo development denied by Department of Physical Planning

PLANS for the Neveah Group Enterprises’ Palazzo Vista Del Mar project - to be located on a 21,000 square foot site south of Da Plantation Bar and Grill off West Bay Street - were shot down by physical planning officials who considered the project to be an “over-development” of the site.

CWCO Backs Basketball Programmes

FOR the past 18 years young boys and girls between the ages of seven and 17 eagerly anticipate and enjoy the D-Squad Summer Basketball Camp.

Courts and congestion

The AG’s announcement to acquire 50 Shirley Street and adjourning to develop as a new Court complex has to beg the question … why again building in the centre of already congested Nassau?

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$20m condo project in fresh approval bid

A WESTERN New Providence condo project, which is aiming to create up to 150 construction jobs via an up to $20m investment, is altering its plans and aims to reapply following the original blueprint’s rejection.

Fisheries warning on Royal Caribbean's Xanadu deal

Bonefish conservationists last night voiced concerns about potential negative impacts for a key fisheries spawning ground if Royal Caribbean's proposed Xanadu Beach Hotel acquisition proceeds.

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RCI unveils consultation over beach resort plan

ROYAL Caribbean International has released its first public consultation report for the Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island - answering questions on issues such as wastewater treatment.

Constitution does not discriminate

Our Constitution does not discriminate between the genders so why do so many discriminate?

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‘BANNED’: CINEMA SLAMS FILM RATING – ‘Demonic content’ among reasons for blocking screening

FUSION’S chief legal officer called for the “archaic and outdated” Theatre and Cinemas regulations to be amended after the Film Control Board reportedly restricted the company’s ability to show a movie by giving it a D rating.

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Basketball action heats up on day 2

BASKETBALL action continued for the 10 islands of The Bahamas yesterday at the D W Davis and Kendal G L Isaacs gymnasiums. Gameplay for the sport in the women’s and men’s divisions got underway on Tuesday leading up to the championship games on Saturday.

Royal Caribbean says PI project is 'near finish line'

Royal Caribbean's senior Bahamas executive yesterday said its Paradise Island project is "near the finish line" on obtaining the necessary approvals with a Heads of Agreement now being finalised.

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‘Public protest’ not enough to overturn planning approvals

PLANNING authorities yesterday modified the approvals granted to Wynn Development’s 14-storey Goodman’s Bay penthouse while ruling that “public protest” is not sufficient to overturn prior decisions.

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Head of Film Control Board defends decision on anime movie rating

THE head of the Film Control Board yesterday defended its decision to give a D rating to the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To The Hashira Training”, which prevents it from being shown in local theatres, saying the film has no understandable plot and is not in English.

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Sold out - Jack’s Bay offering snapped up

A LUXURY development in Eleuthera has sold out its beachfront and ocean view properties.

Sixth Best of the Best Regatta in Montagu Bay this weekend

WITH sailing now officially declared the national sport of The Bahamas, the hype has intensified as the skippers and their crew get their boats ready to compete in the sixth Best of the Best Sloop Sailing Regatta in Montagu Bay this weekend.

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‘All-Bahamian’ $30m hotel gets conditional go-ahead

The Bahamian developer of a proposed $30m West Bay Street hotel was yesterday granted preliminary site plan approval for the project provided its “side setbacks” are increased to 15 feet.

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Royal Caribbean to start PI site clearance

Royal Caribbean yesterday confirmed it is “right at the cusp” and aiming to begin site clearance for its $100m Paradise Island beach club this week with a Heads of Agreement signing “very close”.

$32m ‘holographic’ theme park plans to ‘reimagine’ Old Nassau

The principal behind a $32m theme park eyed for the Western end of New Providence is promising a holographic experience along with a “re-imaging of Old Nassau.”

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$500M PROJECT TO BRING 700 JOBS: Carnival Cruise Line move hailed as ‘turning point’ by top executive

CARNIVAL Cruise Line’s investment in Celebration Key, a new port destination that will welcome guests in 2025, has increased to $500m, more than double the initial $200m investment.

Contractor awarded $63,000 in multi-million Palm Cay fight

A major eastern New Providence development has been ordered to pay a former contractor $63,047 after an acrimonious battle involving competing claims over breaches of two multi-million building contracts.

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Parking, access and occupancy among concerns over project

NEIGHBOURS of a proposed western condo development raised concerns at Department of Physical Planning public hearing last night.