Comments on: Green Family Purchase Hamilton Princess

By: Green Family Donate $150K For Hospital Wing | Bernews.com

Green Family Donate $150K For Hospital Wing | Bernews.com — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 13:26:03 +0000

[...] Green Family have a variety of business interests including the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, old Sonesta property and Waterloo [...]

By: The Green Family Thanks Bermuda Government | Bernews.com

The Green Family Thanks Bermuda Government | Bernews.com — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:38:03 +0000

[...] enjoyed a successful first year of ownership of The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, the Green family today formally thanked the Bermuda Government [...]

By: Hamilton Princess Begins $70 Million Renovation | Bernews.com

Hamilton Princess Begins $70 Million Renovation | Bernews.com — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:02:03 +0000

[...] year Peter Green and his sons, Alexander and Andrew Green — who are Bermudian — purchased The Fairmont Hamilton Princess from Global Hospitality [...]

By: Green Family Buy Former Sonesta Property | Bernews.com

Green Family Buy Former Sonesta Property | Bernews.com — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:38:03 +0000

[...] September 2012, Peter Green and his sons, Alexander and Andrew Green, purchased The Fairmont Hamilton Princess from Global Hospitality Investments [...]

By: Hamilton Princess Displays Andy Warhol Images | Bernews.com

Hamilton Princess Displays Andy Warhol Images | Bernews.com — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:38:05 +0000

[...] Warhol images of Queen Elizabeth II in its lobby from today. The screen prints are on loan from the new owners of the hotel, the Green family.The works of art [39 3/8 inches x 31 1/2 inches] are from the Royal Edition, [...]

By: Green Family “We Are In For The Long Haul” | Bernews.com

Green Family “We Are In For The Long Haul” | Bernews.com — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:50:02 +0000

[...] Are In For The Long Haul” October 3, 2012 | 0 Comments Speaking after his family’s recent purchase of the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Andrew Green said his family is “in for the long haul,” and he hopes that the hotel [...]

By: Premier Cox: ‘Investments Show Confidence’ | Bernews.com

Premier Cox: ‘Investments Show Confidence’ | Bernews.com — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:02:03 +0000

[...] network that will provide faster internet speeds and provide more jobs for Bermudians, and a Bermudian family have purchased the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel and plan to invest $50 million in refurbishments.Mr. Alexander [...]

By: In Mark's Opinion

In Mark's Opinion — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:21:28 +0000

Great news, Thank you to the Green family, only Bermudians have the heart to bring Bermuda back.All the best with the Princess Hotel

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:51:55 +0000

Mary-Jean would be so proud of how her boys have turned out. Thank you Peter for continuing to guide them.

By: Opressed

Opressed — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:03:05 +0000

So true, they are a class act!

By: Just thinking....

Just thinking.... — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:40:15 +0000

So true.

By: Bermudians 4 Bermuda

Bermudians 4 Bermuda — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:34:54 +0000

Dear Peter, Alexander and Andrew: We appreciate your family’s philanthropic support for all of Bermuda. With your family investments you could of invested just about anywhere in the world, but CHOOSE BERMUDA and shared appreciation for this government! Again Thank you!

By: Pastor Syl Hayward

Pastor Syl Hayward — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:50:09 +0000

Thank you to the Green family! It is not only a wonderful feeling to know that the beautiful landmark hotel that is Hamilton Princess will be upgraded, but also to have a blog thread that is almost entirely positive. Even though there is much that could be said about the timing, I am just happy to get some good news.

By: Shameless

Shameless — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:48:54 +0000

So sorry about your keyboard!

I’m down for a double date, so long as I get the one on the left!

By: CORRECTION#1

CORRECTION#1 — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:45:33 +0000

OBA MPs Right now sitting in parliament and on the OBA sidelines – left the PLP a F@cked up tourism industry. Mucho credit to the government of the day – 2 exciting upward mobility for the economy this week. Go have a Rum, smoke a duchie or whatever – I will deal with the PLP rather than the UNKNOWN OBA. Looking at them all in my book their morals are low – just cheating cheaters from the head down.

By: James

James — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:18:08 +0000

Nice to see they have had a change of heart. They were leaving in 2000.
http://www.tax-news.com/news/Bermuda_Investment_Company_Moves_Core_Business_To_Dublin____717.html

By: keepitreal

keepitreal — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:12:33 +0000

THIS IS WHAT BDA NEED!!! MONEY STAYING A FLOWING IN IT. NOT LEAVING TO REBUILD THE USA!!!! THINK BE4 YOU TYPE EDUCATE YOUR SELF!!!
THE GREEN NEED TO FOCUS ON MARKETING THE HOTEL AND MODERNIZING IT MAKING IT MORE APEALING TO THE NEW AGE TOURIST

By: BermudaLove

BermudaLove — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:57:16 +0000

They worked very hard for what they have.

They are an EXTREMELY generous family. All of them have a good head on their shoulders.

By: Amazed

Amazed — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:01:23 +0000

Great news!!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:44:55 +0000

Thank you Green Family. Only heard of you through your assistance to young people and the scholarship you offer. You are obviously committed to Bermuda and for that I say thanks.

By: Petra

Petra — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:28:13 +0000

hahaha – @shameless – you do realise I now have to clean the coffee from my keyboard!

But admit I was thinking the same – double date? hahaha

By: (0.0)

(0.0) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:17:51 +0000

I second this statement!

By: Come Correct

Come Correct — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:16:25 +0000

Oh where are my manners, thank you plp for fixing what you f@cked up in the first place. Of course he’s going to thank the government, who wants to buy a hotel and then be wrapped in red tape? Sorry to burst your bubble but change is coming via the election, once thats out of the way we’ll go back to the downward spiral. The hotel doesn’t make money if guests don’t fill the rooms…Wayne!

By: Come Correct

Come Correct — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:02:42 +0000

Lol try his own island, this dude has $$$, his staff residence is bigger than most peoples houses. Cool guy, likes Bob Marley too. I could be wrong but isnt he building that buiding by PW’s marina too? Don’t end up like Belvins, whole lot of empty realestate.

By: The Shadow

The Shadow — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:44:59 +0000

I am really glad to see the Greens move on with buying more of Pitts Bay road…They seem to be very successful in their endeavors and it may just be that they will revitalize this old landmark…BTW…This hotel was started by Bermudians and when I was a young man in the 1960′s it was a fun place for locals to go on a weekend then it was bought by Mr. Daniel Ludwig and went out of Bermuda ownership…

By: Wait & See

Wait & See — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:30:50 +0000

@Chart: What do you consider a ‘major’ hotel and what do you mean by ‘recent history’?

Umm…there’s that ‘little’ hotel everyone seems to keep forgetting about: THE REEFS. Bermudian owned!

By: tricks are for kids

tricks are for kids — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:59:45 +0000

Congrats to the Green family……Glad to know that you plan on keeping the same staff as well………………………..

By: Wheerzs Waldo?

Wheerzs Waldo? — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:36:21 +0000

Awesome news. Great to hear,

By: Finally left!

Finally left! — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:29:34 +0000

fingers crossed that this shows a positive directin for sure!!!!!

By: New Direction

New Direction — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:27:37 +0000

check out Mr. Green congratulated the GOVERNMENT , YES THE GOVERNMENT FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE. No need to vote OBA…change a coming via the PLP

By: Skink

Skink — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 02:59:35 +0000

Having personally worked for the Greens over the years both out at “the island” as well as Waterloo I know they have Bermuda, as well as fellow Bermudians at heart. Your mother would be proud of you gents. Thank you for buying Bermuda. Bless.

A.P.S.

By: moojun

moojun — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 02:40:06 +0000

Well one things for sure, regardless of whether they were born with money or made it, they clearly believe in Bermuda, and are willing to put their money to work here. I say… Thank you!

By: Shameless

Shameless — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 02:28:36 +0000

I don’t know but it doesn’t matter how they got, they got it…I just want to know whether either of them single or not. #chaching

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 02:07:11 +0000

Who are the ungrateful?

By: 40 acres no mule

40 acres no mule — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:50:59 +0000

To smh
Both!!
Try that
Seen so many kids with golden spoons self destruct.
Well done Greene guys.
Smh stop hating and put a golden spoon in your offspring mouth

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:35:00 +0000

So true. The Greens are not alone. Many have been quietly helped over the generations by longstanding families who sought no recognition for what they did. Not so much now. The ungrateful do not deserve help.

By: Smh

Smh — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:33:49 +0000

Where these guys born with a Golden spoon in their mouth’s or did they work for what they’ve accomplished? #umjussayin

By: Truth (Original)

Truth (Original) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:45:23 +0000

I am very thankful for the Greens !

By: Rumandcoke

Rumandcoke — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:20:51 +0000

The Green family are the most loyal supporters of Bermuda. How many hundreds of young people have they helped put through universities let alone the many people they have quietly assisted through difficult times such as illnesses and misfortune.
The island is incredibly fortunate to have these Bermudians who have always been quietly supporting this community for years upon years with no publicity and no fanfare.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:18:42 +0000

Tourism will never get back to what it used to be. The Princess has the advantage that it brings in the buisness traveler and keeps the money rolling in during the winter months. Why is no one jumping to buy Newstead or Pink Beach. Tuckers Point is loosing a million dollars a month. The cost of running a hotel in Bermuda is too high and Bermuda hotels do not have the high end product for which it charges. If St Regis goes ahead it may have some big impacts on the Princess. In one month most hotel employess will be on lay offs. Bermuda’s tourism is dead.

By: g-GURL

g-GURL — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:18:20 +0000

CONGRATS TO THE GREEN FAMILY ! HURRAY FOR BERMUDA !

By: Rumandcoke

Rumandcoke — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:15:14 +0000

Word is they did try

By: Marc G Daniels

Marc G Daniels — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:06:41 +0000

Alex and Andrew, I am so very proud of your accomplishments! Well done for demonstrating your committment to our island home and working to improve on its legacy for generations to come! Much respect to you both and of course your father.

By: Bye and bye ..

Bye and bye .. — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:46:25 +0000

‘Buying at the bottom of Bermuda’s economy at rock bottom price’ ??

Er , no .. That’s still a long way off. maybe they should have waited another two years or so and saved many more millions !

Wonder what really would have prompted them to actually buy now ? Regardless of a potential (and hopefull) change in government at the next election we’re not going to see any major change in the economy for at least 10 years.

By: idc

idc — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:42:48 +0000

contrary to popular belief white people are Bermudians too. The ignorance of some people is bewildering

By: decostamymoney

decostamymoney — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:29:22 +0000

yes thats right buy it now before the OBA wins, then the price will go up because they know once government changes hands, there will be plenty of investers wanting to get into this market knowing that tourism will begin to get back to how it used to be !

By: 32n64w

32n64w — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:25:59 +0000

Congratulations Green family!

By: allison conyers

allison conyers — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:22:40 +0000

Congratulations! Thank you Green family.

By: Vulpes

Vulpes — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:30:15 +0000

Smart business people these Greens: they bought it cheap knowing it will cost more after this Government leaves office.

By: Family Man

Family Man — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:01:57 +0000

But they don’t look like ‘real’ Bermudians is what he meant.

(sarcasm, in case it wasn’t obvious)