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Audio: Q&A On Bermudiana Beach Resort Costs

Audio: Q&A On Bermudiana Beach Resort Costs

The costs from inception of the initial development of Grand Atlantic to the conversion to the Bermudiana Beach Resort combined was just over $64 million, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, with the Minister explaining that it would cost approximately $28 million more to “bring this new hotel development project to a completion,... Read more of this article

Plan To Complete Construction by April 2022

Plan To Complete Construction by April 2022

“Work will soon start at the site known as the Bermudiana Beach,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “the plan is to complete construction by April 2022 and be open shortly thereafter.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 2], Premier Burt said, “I am pleased to advise this Honourable House of that work... Read more of this article

Bermudiana Beach Resort Service Providers

Bermudiana Beach Resort Service Providers

Following a Parliamentary Question in the House of Assembly, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided the list of 105 Bermudiana Beach Resort service providers. The question, from OBA MP Susan Jackson, asked for a “list of all the contractors engaged in the Bermudiana Beach Resort redevelopment, renovation furnishing, and maintenance of... Read more of this article

$10M Guarantee For  Bermudiana Beach Resort

$10M Guarantee For Bermudiana Beach Resort

There will be a $10 million guarantee to “support funding necessary for the completion of the next phase of works,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said in reference to the former Grand Atlantic property. This was stated in the 2021 budget speech, with Minister Dickinson saying, “Another example of target stimulus is the planned... Read more of this article

Bermudiana Beach Resort Launch Condo Sales

Bermudiana Beach Resort Launch Condo Sales

Today [Oct 21], Bermudiana Development Company Limited announces the launch of sales at the Bermudiana Beach Resort, with prices starting at $415,000 for studios, $465,000 for one-bedroom condos, $558,000 for two- bedroom condos and $750,000 for three-bedroom condos. A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermudiana Development Company Limited announces... Read more of this article

Dunkley: Questions About Bermudiana Resort

Dunkley: Questions About Bermudiana Resort

“It is unacceptable that a Minister would deliver a statement to Parliament and then be unable to provide the most basic answers to questions,” MP Michael Dunkley said, adding that “it makes one wonder why there was a ribbon cutting ceremony when the Government cannot readily give summary details on the investment in the new venture.” Mr... Read more of this article

Hilton Brand ‘Announces Debut in Bermuda’

Hilton Brand ‘Announces Debut in Bermuda’

In a statement posted on their company website, Hilton announced the “company’s debut in Bermuda with the signing of Bermudiana Beach Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.” “Representing the brand’s first hotel in Bermuda and second development in the Caribbean region, the 111-room resort is slated to open in 2020. Owned by Bermudiana... Read more of this article

Minister On Bermudiana Beach Resort Launch

Minister On Bermudiana Beach Resort Launch

Phase 1 which comprises “70 of the 111 keys will come online in July next year with the remaining 41 units in 2021,” Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva said in reference to the Bermudiana Beach Resort. The property was originally named Grand Atlantic and scheduled to be housing development, however after the units did not sell... Read more of this article

Video: Bermudiana Beach Ribbon Cutting

Video: Bermudiana Beach Ribbon Cutting

[Updated] A ribbon cutting ceremony is being held this afternoon [July 17] for the Bermudiana Beach Resort in Warwick. Last year it was announced that the property — which was originally planned to be the Grand Atlantic housing development – will become a “new mid market boutique resort to to be re-named the Bermudiana Beach Resort.” Update:... Read more of this article

Column: 100 Homes, Grand Atlantic, Housing

Column: 100 Homes, Grand Atlantic, Housing

[Opinion column written by Trevor Moniz] On Friday in the House of Assembly the story of the 100 Homes project in Ireland Island South continued. In the morning I was allowed by the Speaker to give a ‘personal explanation’ to record on the Hansard the correction of untrue statements made by the Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. The Minister... Read more of this article

Bill For Tax Relief For Bermudiana Beach Resort

Bill For Tax Relief For Bermudiana Beach Resort

A Bill tabled in Parliament seeks to offer relief from customs duty, hotel occupancy tax and exemption from the employer’s share of the payroll tax for a period of ten years for the Bermudiana Beach Resort. Titled the “Tourism Investment [Bermudiana Beach Resort] Order 2018,” the Bill is in relation to the Grand Atlantic property on the... Read more of this article

Senator Answers Questions On Grand Atlantic

Senator Answers Questions On Grand Atlantic

The 78 Grand Atlantic condos are vacant, the approximate annual operating and staffing costs are $168,400, and the plans with the property are advancing. This was stated as Junior Minister for Public Works Vance Campbell responded to questions in the Senate from Opposition Senator Marcus Jones relating to the Grand Atlantic development on South Shore... Read more of this article

Column: Project Will Create Opportunities

Column: Project Will Create Opportunities

[Opinion column written by Junior Minister for Tourism Senator Crystal Caesar] Recently, the Government began a legislative process that will see the Grand Atlantic transformed into Bermuda’s next hotel property. This project, which will be known as the Bermudiana Beach Resort, creates a tremendous set of opportunities for Bermudians and Bermuda... Read more of this article

Audio: BHC/Grand Atlantic Discussion In Senate

Audio: BHC/Grand Atlantic Discussion In Senate

The Bermuda Housing Amendment Act 2018 — which relates to the Grand Atlantic development — passed in the Senate this week, with the Bill having already passed in the House. The Bill seeks to amend the Bermuda Housing Act 1980 in relation to the powers of the Bermuda Housing Corporation to “provide statutory exemptions from stamp duty... Read more of this article

Videos: Update On Plans For Grand Atlantic

Videos: Update On Plans For Grand Atlantic

[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, joined by Minister of Tourism & Economic Development Jamahl Simmons and Robert MacLellan, held a press briefing this afternoon [March 28] to provide an update on the plans for the Grand Atlantic property in Warwick. It was announced the property will become a “new mid market boutique resort... Read more of this article

Grand Atlantic RFP Selection Process Complete

Grand Atlantic RFP Selection Process Complete

The Ministry of Public Works, on behalf of the Bermuda Housing Corporation [BHC], announced that the “selection process as it relates to the Grand Atlantic Condominium - Request for Proposal [RFP] has been completed.” Grand Atlantic was planned as a housing development, however only one unit sold in the first six months, and in 2014 the... Read more of this article