{"id":198330,"date":"2024-04-08T12:54:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=198330"},"modified":"2024-04-08T12:54:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:54:34","slug":"prime-minister-gaston-browne-explains-denial-of-sandals-overwater-bungalow-request","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/prime-minister-gaston-browne-explains-denial-of-sandals-overwater-bungalow-request\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Gaston Browne Explains Denial of Sandals’ Overwater Bungalow Request"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed over the weekend the denial of Sandals’ proposal to build overwater bungalows near Dickenson Bay, citing environmental and user experience concerns.CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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He also discussed ongoing discussions with other establishments for similar developments, highlighting the government’s balanced approach to tourism and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n

Speaking about Sandals’ request for overwater bungalows, Prime Minister Browne stated, “We felt that having those over-the-water bungalows in the middle of Dickinson Bay would create a problem for the users.”<\/p>

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He emphasized the government’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental preservation, asserting, “Our policy is one of sustainable development, and we are very respectful of the environment.”<\/p>

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Regarding Sandals’ denied proposal, Prime Minister Browne assured, “We’re not going to put them willy-nilly across our beaches,” highlighting the careful consideration given to such developments.<\/p>\n

He also mentioned ongoing discussions with Hermitage Hotel and potential investments in overwater bungalows, subject to environmental approvals.<\/p>

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Prime Minister Browne remarked, “I’m pretty sure that we can accommodate some additional over the water bungalows to enhance the tourism product.”<\/p>\n

Discussing broader investments in the tourism sector, Prime Minister Browne mentioned upcoming projects, stating, “Later this year, we should see the commencement of construction of the Barbuda Rosewood,” and added, “By the first quarter of next year, we should see the commencement of the one and only.”<\/p>

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He also noted plans for a high-end Marriott Hotel, indicating a positive outlook for tourism-related investments in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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Here is what the prime minister had to say on Pointe FM over the weekend on tourism investments and the value of over the waster rooms.<\/strong><\/p>\n