Posted By: Steve27
Re: Major resort being built at Normans - 05/17/2018 01:32 AM
Wait and see how private all these islands become with these private resorts. Might be time to charter in the Bahamas.
Posted By: Annoddddd
Re: Major resort being built at Normans - 05/17/2018 01:51 AM
"Neither the Premier or Junior Minister Christian specified when the construction will begin."
Maybe we should hold our breath. đđ
Posted By: Kassin88
Re: Major resort being built at Normans - 05/17/2018 10:55 AM
such a shame! one more beautiful place lost to insatiable capitalism
Posted By: Orange_Burst
Re: Major resort being built at Normans - 05/17/2018 12:12 PM
I think the first time I heard about a resort being built on Norman Island was in the year 2000, we will see what happens this time.
Posted By: Will_L
Re: Major resort being built at Normans - 05/17/2018 12:32 PM
It is somewhat laughable when you read the hype of the release. âThere will be âseveral hotels and villasââ is just silly. Now there may be a hotel and several villas but there will not be several resorts on that beach limited location. Scrub tried that with tons of fanfare...went broke. I believe it is pretty dependent on guests using Marriott points these days. Everyone remember the government and developer hype about the resort and marina and artificial reef at nail bay?
With Normanâs limited beach access I would guess his approach would be more like Guana island. Upscale, exclusive enclave of several units that could be mostly rented to one wealthy party at a time.
In either case the âriff raffâ on charter boats will not be welcome ashore any more than they are at Guana, Necker or Mosquito. That is unless like Oil Nut Bay following a catastrophic hurricane they have few guests and need business for a while.
Posted By: Orange_Burst
Re: Major resort being built at Normans - 05/17/2018 12:57 PM
If I remember correctly, the resort was to be on the other side of the hill from the Bight. Not sure that is still the plan.
Posted By: Twanger
Re: Major resort being built at Normans - 05/18/2018 09:02 PM
Explains why they want the Willy-T outta there.
Posted By: GeorgeC1
Re: Major resort being built at Normans - 05/18/2018 11:45 PM
To have a successful high end resort you need a decent beach. Not sure that can be found on Norman.
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Posted By: Maria_and_Steve
Re: Major resort being built at Normans - 05/19/2018 03:03 PM
I love the BVI News quote, "Their remarks come on the heels of the now-resolved controversy over the Willy T being booted from its usual spot off The Bight on Norman Island." Booted is a great term to use!