BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD: Govt reviewing housing structure for subdivisions after western development controversy

Housing minister says no master plan was created for Prospect Ridge Development Some promotional photos from development apparently taken from Google NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Transport and Housing Jobeth Coleby-Davis said on Wednesday that the government will restructure the policy of its housing programs in Carmichael and Prospect Ridge and will seek to build […]

A LACK OF DESIGN: Bahamas has dire need for urban planning, says Institute of Bahamian Architects president

“We have had a history of governments not using urban planners as it relates to development” Licensed architect claims minister exaggerated in saying nothing had been done on Prospect Ridge development NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Institute of Bahamian Architects’ (IBA) president said yesterday that this nation is in “dire need” of urban planning to ensure […]

“ENCOURAGING FIRST STEP”: Abaco chamber welcomes housing proposal and other infrastructure initiatives

Govt reviewing 150 house-building proposals for Abaco Davis said his govt focused on “the ongoing suffering of the people” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Abaco Chamber of Commerce Director Krista Albury said yesterday Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis’ announcement that the government is reviewing a housing proposal for 150 homes is a “breath of fresh air”. “I […]

REVIEW AND BUILD ON IT: Housing projects started by former admin will likely be continued, says new minister

“We will review everything that is on the table…we’re not in the business of going out there and casting things right away” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Transport and Housing Jobeth Coleby-Davis said yesterday that the Davis administration will review and build upon the former administration’s Prospect Ridge housing development plan as it focuses on […]

HOUSING MARKET DISPARITY: High-end real estate “booming”; local real estate, not so much

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country’s high-end real estate market is ‘booming”, according to Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) President Christine Wallace Whitfield, who noted the segment appears to be outperforming pre-pandemic levels. Wallace-Whitfield, in an interview with Eyewitness News, noted: “It’s the high-end market that is doing very well. That market is booming. It’s crazy. […]