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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation continues to clear areas of abandoned and dilapidated structures that pose safety hazards and pose a threat to the overall tourism product.
DPM speaks to the media.In this vein, the building that was recently to be demolished was a gaming board building owned by Hotel Corporation. Adjacent to Goodman's Bay Beach on West Bay Street, the site was previously owned by Sir Harry Oakes. The northern area was once home to the Bahamas Information Service for several years.
The demolition was witnessed by Prime Minister John Johnson, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Investment and Aviation. Chester Cooper, MOTIA Global Consultant and Senator Randy Rolle;
Demolition began on Monday, February 5, 2024, by Virgo Construction, led by contractor Terry Delancey.
DPM Cooper explained that the government felt that the Gambling Commission building should no longer be left abandoned and continue to be an eyesore and cause safety concerns.
“Goodman's Bay will be much better as a result of removing this building. It will look more beautiful to the residents who travel through the area. Especially women who walk through these areas in the morning, they will not know that this is an abandoned place. “They'll be happy to have green space instead,” he said.
DPM Cooper also noted that the department consulted extensively with the Antiquities and Monuments Museum Corporation (AMMC) and other historians before proceeding with the demolition.
“When it comes to buildings, we definitely don't take any action without consulting them. So they're very happy with the process and we continue to work closely with them on all the buildings that we demolish downtown. I will continue to do so,” he said.
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