Court grants injunction against dredging and other works in judicial review of developer Yntegra’s environmental approval

The Supreme Court of The Bahamas today granted an injunction prohibiting the developers of the proposed Rosewood Exuma resort on Sampson Cay from carrying out dredging and other works pending the determination of a judicial review application challenging the project’s environmental approvals.

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The injunction, granted by Justice Leif Farquharson, restrains Yntegra from carrying out works contemplated to be done in the North Bay of Sampson Cay, as described in paragraph 1 of a Certificate of Environmental Approval (CEC 2894) granted to Yntegra by the Department of Planning and Protection (DEPP), pending the hearing of Turtlegrass’s judicial review application or further order of the Court.

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The works described in paragraph 1 of the CEC include: land clearing, excavation, dredging, land reclamation/filling, land grading and installation of infrastructure in connection with the construction of two marinas, a Back-of-House Operation and Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) Dock, a Mixed Residential and Resort Development, two restaurants, a Beach Club, a Wellness Centre, Employee Housing, a Holistic Lounge and a Coffee Bar.

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The proceedings concern Yntegra’s proposed construction of a large mixed-use resort, to be operated in partnership with Rosewood Hotels and Resorts.

The judicial review challenges the grant by the Director of Environmental Planning and Protection of two Certificates of Environmental Clearance — CEC 2884 and CEC 2894 — issued in favour of the Developers in June 2025.

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Turtlegrass’s central contention is that the environmental approval and related planning process was procedurally flawed, including by reason of inadequate consultation, key environmental materials not being disclosed in a timely manner, and reasons not being given for relevant decisions.

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Media Contact:

Ali Lowe

ali@turtlegrassresort.com

1 (242) 812 1923

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