There appears to be a lot of confusion and conflict about Club Orient. I sincerely do hope it eventually gets resolved.
I can only say that 1/1/2019 Orient Beach will still be there. With or without a chair and or umbrella, I will be there, as I have for the past 30+ years (except for last year).
I expect to have some Heineken beers and a Fuente cigar to celebrate the new year just as I have for all those years. Join me if you can.