Updates
Yntegra’s voluntary gesture of “goodwill” was actually a government order it decided to keep secret
Yntegra, the developer of the controversial Rosewood Exuma resort on East Sampson Cay, claimed it halted work on Sampson Cay as a voluntary act of “goodwill”. A new court submission points to the true motivation for their sudden halt to the works that were underway. The developer was told in writing by a government regulator that it had to stop.
Turtlegrass pressure leads to halt of Yntegra works on Sampson Cay
Turtlegrass recorded a significant win today in its fight to protect East Sampson Cay, Exuma, after Yntegra agreed to halt all construction, clearing, excavation and related works until the next court date. The commitment is a direct result of Turtlegrass’ application for an emergency injunction following weeks of accelerating works on East Sampson Cay.
Turtlegrass is on hold indefinitely. Here’s why.
After two years of work, Turtlegrass has paused construction and laid off its 53-person Bahamian crew. Founder Bob Coughlin explains what happened, and the path forward for Sampson Cay and the North Bay.
Empathy, learned early: the philanthropy driving Turtlegrass's founder - Greater Cincinnati Foundation Blog
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation talks to Bob Coughlin about 25 years of giving, Friends of Exuma, and why conservation in The Bahamas matters now.
Giving back, the long view, and a stand for North Bay: Bob Coughlin in the Cincinnati Business Courier
Turtlegrass founder Bob Coughlin talks to the Cincinnati Business Courier about giving back, taking the long view, and his stand to protect Exuma's North Bay.
Turtlegrass hails court disclosure order in Rosewood Exuma case
The Bahamas Supreme Court ordered Yntegra to disclose key documents it had withheld in the Rosewood Exuma case, documents that will give Bahamians a clearer picture of how this project came to receive its environmental approvals from DEPP.
Judge Slams the Brakes on Rosewood Exuma: Works Stopped Pending Judicial Review
The Supreme Court of The Bahamas 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.
New video illustrates Yntegra threat to North Bay Exuma
Computer generated simulation illustrates the impact of proposed industrial dredging on Exuma's seagrass, conch nurseries and dive sites, while a simple alternative remains on the table: move the dock and industrial back-of-house facilities.
A Straightforward Solution to East Sampson Cay Impasse
There is a straightforward solution to the situation in East Sampson Cay. Move the proposed industrial supply dock, fuel and waste facilities away from the North Bay and down to the south of Sampson Cay
