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BELMOPAN, Belize — The highly anticipated 1.5 degrees’ report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been released, and the news is dire. But while scientists “sound the alarm about complacency”, they’ve given hope that it is still possible to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees. The report clearly outlines the risks of […]
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By Caribbean News Now BASSETERRE, St Kitts — A belated acknowledgment by St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris that his government had “invited” the Barbados-based Regional Security System (RSS) to deploy forces to the Federation “to assist ongoing efforts at ensuring citizen safety and security” has raised questions both locally and regionally. […]
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By Alexander Britell
A significant new luxury destination is coming to the Out Islands of The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.
In a major development for Long Island, one of the most pristine and undeveloped islands in The Bahamas, Star Resort Group has unveiled plans to deliver the Port St George project on behalf of owners PSG Limited.
Funding for the $500 million project has been arranged by Clairfield International.
The mixed-used Port St George will span 2.25 miles of Long Island shorefront, with 4,200 feet of shoreline on the Exuma Sound and 2,000 feet of Atlantic frontage, for a total of 882 acres.
It will be headlined by a five-star hotel and spa, along with 515 luxury residences, a 640-berth full-service marina a yacht club, a beach club and a golf course, among other amenities.
The real estate offerings will include 500 condominiums and townhomes and 15 luxury villas.
According to Star Resort Group, the project will also have a significant eco focus, with plans to eventually operate entirely off the grid through solar tiles and storage batteries.
“Port St. George will serve as a vibrant oasis from which to explore the untouched wonders of Long Island,” said Duane Gerenser, president of Star Resort Group Inc. “The sustainable development will create an environment that is inclusive of the Bahamian people and local culture, an uncommon effort among many secluded luxury resorts. The eco-engineered project will bring employment opportunities, provide athletic facilities and instruction to local schools, and offer a platform for artists, craftspeople, and entrepreneurs to thrive.”
The marina component will be the largest in The Bahamas, with a marina village including a yacht club, a market, food and beverage options and a culinary school, along with a lighthouse and a bar.
It will put a new spotlight on Long Island, home to spectacular beaches and blue holes, among other natural wonders.
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By the Caribbean Journal staff
Hilton has opened its first-ever hotel in Guatemala.
The brand’s first property in the country is set in the heart of Guatemala City, with 130 rooms in a neo-colonial style.
Amenities include an outdoor pool, two Jacuzzis, two restaurants, a fitness center and about 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space, according to the company.
“We are delighted to welcome Hilton Guatemala City to the brand’s growing portfolio as the first property of Hilton Hotels and Resorts in Guatemala,” said Vera Manoukian, senior vice president and global director of Hilton. “This new Hilton in Latin America represents our continued interest in the region and introduces business and leisure travelers to the service and hospitality of Hilton’s iconic brand.”
The hotel’s culinary offering is anchored by Las Ventanas, with a mix of local and Mediterranean cuisine, accompanied by the Las Cascades bar set in the hotel’s gardens.
“With the debut of Hilton Guatemala City, we presented our guests with high quality accommodations of the brand in a cozy atmosphere, with a decoration and an environment inspired by the local culture”, shared Mariano Beltranena, general manager of Hilton Guatemala City. “We hope to welcome guests to the capital of Guatemala and, at the same time, offer an incomparable location for business and leisure travelers.”
Hilton also has a Hilton Garden Inn property in Guatemala City.
— CJ
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