Port Lucaya Marina Demolition Dispute Continues

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GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – The dispute over the Port Lucaya Marina demolition has now entered its third day, with the delay continuing as both sides stand by their positions.

Group Managing Director of Bahama Land Investments, Glyine Delancy, defended his company’s handling of the Port Lucaya Marina demolition project, insisting the required fees were paid, the proper process was followed, and questions the basis for the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s stop order.

Glyine Delancy – Group Managing Director, Bahama Land Investments

“…The public was basically given a vague statement that the documentation was incomplete. But this raises more serious questions that the Port Authority did not address the apparent conflict of interest between its regulatory rule, and private interest, needs to be addressed.”

The response comes one day after Deputy Director and City Manager of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Troy McIntosh, said the required documentation had not been submitted.

During a press conference, McIntosh stressed that verbal discussions do not constitute approval to begin work, maintaining that while the Port Authority has been working with the developers, all established procedures must be followed.

However, Delancy says company records show the required fees were paid and acknowledged by the Port Authority, maintaining that his team followed the established process.

Glyine Delancy – Group Managing Director, Bahama Land Investments

“On July 23rd, we emailed support authority to confirm the buying transfer representing the full payment of the permit fees. On Friday, July 24, at 8:05AM, the Port Authority acknowledged receipt of the transfer of funds…”

Delancy further argues that, under normal procedure, a permit number is typically issued after payment is received, adding that the failure to issue a permit in this case raises questions about how the project has been handled.

Glyine Delancy – Group Managing Director, Bahama Land Investments

“To my knowledge, and to the general public knowledge, the Building and Development Department customarily issue a permit number, by close of business, or the following day, once payment has been received. We did that. We’ve done that. We therefore cannot understand why the permit was not issued…”

Despite the continuing dispute, Delancy says his team wants to shift the focus back to completing the project, adding that they plan to meet with regulators in an effort to resolve the matter.

Glyine Delancy – Group Managing Director, Bahama Land Investments

“There’s been enough back and forth in this matter. So, this will probably be one of the last time we speak on this, but we’re going to take the high road on this, because the people of Grand Bahama deserves better.”

“They deserve a quality product, with a facility, a first class facility, and a hub of the tourist district…”