NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The $200 million ultra-luxury Rosewood Exuma resort, set to be developed on East Sampson Cay in the Exumas, is gaining momentum.
The resort, created in partnership with Yntegra Group and Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, is scheduled to open in 2028.
During the public consultation required by the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection, held on October 3 in Blackpoint, Exuma, Yntegra Group presented the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
The report indicates the project is expected to generate significant socio-economic benefits for the country, including “…short and long-term employment, increased awareness of Bahamian culture among the boating community, and increased [tourism industry] capacity through sustained education and training opportunities for Bahamians.”
Approximately 500 jobs for Bahamians, particularly residents of the Exumas, are anticipated. On-site training opportunities, including an apprenticeship program, will also be available to increase the number of Bahamians qualified for employment and management positions at the resort. Economic growth is expected from the resort’s demand for products and services provided by local businesses in sectors such as transportation, hospitality, materials, and maintenance.
A 150-unit employee housing facility will also be developed to alleviate pressure on the local housing market while generating employment and fostering community development.
The resort will reportedly be designed to blend into Exuma’s natural landscapes, and a press release claims that stringent mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce the environmental impact.
Less than 50 percent of the 124-acre island is expected to be developed, with sustainable building practices prioritized. At least 80 percent of the landscape design will feature native plants and 14,000 native trees will be grown in the nursery throughout the resort’s development.
Renewable energy, including solar power, will be used to minimize the impact on the island, providing at least 30 percent of the resort’s power demand.
According to Yntegra Group, Rosewood Exuma’s commitment to positively impacting the economy and community while prioritizing sustainability aligns with the shared values of Yntegra and Rosewood. The development is led by world-class local experts familiar with The Bahamas and the Exumas. It is moving forward by Bahamian law and is taking the necessary steps to obtain all required permits.
“We are committed for the long term because we believe in Exuma. As good community partners, we believe that public consultation is a key part of the open and transparent process of getting feedback from the community. Yntegra and the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection will reply to the questions and concerns submitted by the public,” said MacLean.
“Our vision is to unlock the unrealized investment and economic potential of the Exumas. We want to preserve the beauty of the Exumas and ensure a legacy of responsible and conscious development for future generations to enjoy.”
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