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The Tribune's Special Investigation Into Yntegra — Full Press Clippings - April 2nd, 2026
On April 2, 2026, The Tribune published a front-page special investigation into the developer behind the proposed Rosewood Exuma resort at Sampson Cay.
Developer Of Rosewood Exuma Gives Update On Plan, Residents Push Back
OUR NEWS - There’s been a major development in Yntegra’s 200 million dollar Rosewood Exuma resort plan, following months of pushback from residents, environmental groups, and local businesses. The developer has announced it will withdraw and refile its site plan, signaling a reset on the controversial project.
“Rosewood Fear” - A Letter by Zoe Brown to The Tribune
THE TRIBUNE: On August 5, 2025, Bahamian PhD student Zoe Olivia Brown submitted a letter to the media raising urgent concerns about the proposed Rosewood–Yntegra development at Sampson Cay. Studying at the University of Oxford, Zoe’s research focuses on how small island nations like The Bahamas rely on healthy ecosystems for food security, coastal protection, and economic resilience.
Ecologist calling for environmental safeguards
THE TRIBUNE
A Bahamian ecologist is calling for greater environmental protection of marine resources in the central Exumas given their “unique and exceptional coastal environment” that aids the climate change fight.
#Alannah Vellacott spoke out…
Call for Stewardship & Protection
ZNS NETWORK
One of the founders of a fast-growing alliance of Exuma businesses, island operators and residents is calling for a commitment to environmental stewardship in the Central Exuma cays, questioning whether the proposed Yntegra Rosewood project was a right fit for Big Sampson Cay…
Make the Right Choice on Yntegra
THE TRIBUNE
…As Bahamians, we are relying on the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection, and on your leadership, to protect the fragile ecosystem surrounding Sampson Cay and the North Cut from irreversible harm.
The Environmental Impact Assessment submitted by the developers remains deficient…
Coalition Formed to Oppose Rosewood Exuma Project
THE GUARDIAN
A coalition has been formed to oppose the development of a Rosewood resort on Sampson Cay, according to a press statement on the group.
That group, calling themselves SEA (Save Exuma Alliance), say they want to be assured by the relevant government authorities that safety and environmental issues will be dealt with before a resort is allowed to be built on the island.
More than 1180 Sign Petition Urging Government to Halt Dredging Planned for Yntegra Rosewood Project, Big Sampson Cay, Exuma
ZNS NETWORK
More than 1,180 individuals have signed a petition calling on the Bahamas government to halt all certificates and permits for the construction of a Rosewood hotel and residential development announced for Big Sampson Cay, Exuma, until “key deficiencies” could be addressed, citing irrevocable impacts on seagrass meadows and other environmental concerns.
Yntegra Sued by Saudi Investor - Bloomberg
Bloomberg
A Saudi prince is suing a business partnership over $5 million in his purchase of a stake in a lush Bahamian island, the latest of the kingdom’s wealthy royals to turn to Delaware’s Chancery Court to resolve a dispute.
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