Controversy Over New Bahamas Resort


A plan for a brand new ultra-luxury resort within the Bahamas is drawing backlash from native teams and environmentalists, who warn the event may harm important marine ecosystems that assist combat local weather change.

The proposed resort, Rosewood Exuma, is slated to open in 2028 on East Sampson Cay, a 124-acre non-public island within the Exumas. Developed by Miami-based agency Yntegra, the mission contains 33 luxurious suites, a 20,000-square-foot wellness middle, a number of swimming pools, and two marinas able to internet hosting yachts as much as 150 ft.

It additionally features a 150-unit worker housing facility and Yntegra says the resort will carry 500 jobs and assist native communities. 

It will likely be powered by photo voltaic vitality and guarantees to offset environmental harm by restoring as much as 3 times as a lot marine life because it disturbs.

However critics say that doesn’t go far sufficient.

Environmental Impression Below Fireplace