Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Exuma
The history of the Islands of Exuma, just as the history of The Bahamas in general, is one of adventure, mishap, economic experimentation, and ironic eventual social justice. It tells of a people eradicated by explorers of a new world with the arrival of the Spanish in 1492, when the Arawaks/Lucayan Indians were savagely killed and/or driven away. But the Spanish’s stay was more transitory than the Arawaks. The value of the Island as part of this archipelagic Nation would not manifest itself until much later in time. There was no gold and therefore no real settlers until the British arrived around 1648. The 1700’s brought some economic hope with the mining and export of salt but the coves of the cays of the Exuma’s were often plagued with the mischief of pirates and buccaneers, hampering any real chance for stability.
World History changed the landscape of the Exumas again in the late 1700’s when British Loyalists left the Americas post the War of Independence. In an attempt to start a new and prosperous life, they turned to an old habit, slavery and cotton fields. Georgetown, the capitol of Exuma was founded in 1793 but by 1834 with the Emancipation Act and the abolition of all remnants of slavery, Georgetown became the capitol for a new people, a free people. Slave Owners abandoned the not so fertile grounds of Exuma, leaving “paradise” in the hands of the descendants of those who had been brought against their will. And so marked a new era for a Bahamas who has seen many peoples come and go, as economic failure and lack of vision tested and tried to see who would be worthy of calling the Exumas and The Bahamas, “home!”
World History changed the landscape of the Exumas again in the late 1700’s when British Loyalists left the Americas post the War of Independence. In an attempt to start a new and prosperous life, they turned to an old habit, slavery and cotton fields. Georgetown, the capitol of Exuma was founded in 1793 but by 1834 with the Emancipation Act and the abolition of all remnants of slavery, Georgetown became the capitol for a new people, a free people. Slave Owners abandoned the not so fertile grounds of Exuma, leaving “paradise” in the hands of the descendants of those who had been brought against their will. And so marked a new era for a Bahamas who has seen many peoples come and go, as economic failure and lack of vision tested and tried to see who would be worthy of calling the Exumas and The Bahamas, “home!”
Tourism has done what exploration, buccaneering, bootlegging, slavery, farming and fishing could not do. It has given the new Exumians a blue print for success. This blue print calls for the perfect balance of development/ investments with the wisdom of a people to secure their place in the future of Exuma. It is Anchor property coupled with an anchored way of life. If executed harmoniously, the now settlers of an Exuma and a Bahamas, which has always been a place of transition, may very well have secured an eternal relationship with a land whose purpose, mystery, and charm have long outlived the bloodline of those who passed its way.
Exuma Properties
One of the affiliates of BaRRMaXX is now selling lots on a fully Bahamian owned development project. Sunshine Property Development and Management Company is developing Sunshine Estates on Ridge Pond just 1200 ft. from Emerald Bay. BaRRMaXX also has properties in this area that are currently being surveyed. These are in addition to two other properties, a 15 acre tract of land just across from the Bank of The Bahamas, in Georgetown Exuma, with an asking price of 10 million dollars (U.S.$10,000,000.00), and a 10 acre tract of land just opposite Crab Cay (which is now under development), with an asking price of 9.5 million dollars (U.S.$9,500,000.00). There are also two 50 acre properties in Hermitage Exuma with a negotiable asking price in the range of five million dollars (U.S.$5,000,000.00) each. All of our property owners are in possession of clear title.
SUNRIDGE lots range from U.S. $450,000.00 to U.S. 1.5 Million dollars. Sunridge will also offer condo-tel units. 36 Condominium/Villa units to be designed, built and managed by Sunridge Estates:
Eleven one bedroom, 1 ½ bath, complete units
@ $640,000.00 each
Eleven two bedroom, 2 ½ bath, complete units
@ $850,000.00 each
Eleven three bedroom, 3 ½ bath, complete units
@ $1,200,000.00 each
Eleven one bedroom, 1 ½ bath, complete units
@ $640,000.00 each
Eleven two bedroom, 2 ½ bath, complete units
@ $850,000.00 each
Eleven three bedroom, 3 ½ bath, complete units
@ $1,200,000.00 each
Exuma Properties showcased by BaRRMaXX also include:Nancy Skinner Island (below): Just off of Moss Town - 38 acres, ten million dollars (U.S.$10,000,000.00).
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
BaRRMaXX also represents three private Cays available for sale or development in the Exuma sound. The sizes and value of these Cays (further images of which are being gathered) range from 17.8 acres ( Michael Jolly Cay) with an asking price of 5.5 million dollars (U.S.$5,500,000.00), to 122.3 acres (Tommy Young Cay) with an asking price of 25 million dollars (U.S.$25,000,000.00). In the middle of the spectrum sits Glass Cay which is 68.3 acres and has an asking price (negotiable) of 20 million dollars (U.S.$20,000,000.00).
Private Cays as stated earlier are doing rather well. In fact, it can be argued that from a purely bottom line profit stance, Private Cays in the context of tourism destinations are out-performing tourism developments around populated towns and cities. But Private Cays also make great homes. With this whole push for healthier environmental practices as a part of healthier living, Private Cays are landscapes of natural unspoiled beauty that can remain as eco-friendly as the owner wishes – no technology, heavy infrastructure or cars – if one wishes.
Private Cays as stated earlier are doing rather well. In fact, it can be argued that from a purely bottom line profit stance, Private Cays in the context of tourism destinations are out-performing tourism developments around populated towns and cities. But Private Cays also make great homes. With this whole push for healthier environmental practices as a part of healthier living, Private Cays are landscapes of natural unspoiled beauty that can remain as eco-friendly as the owner wishes – no technology, heavy infrastructure or cars – if one wishes.
Ragged Island - Coakley Cay
Ragged Island is part of a long chain of islands stretching from the southern tip of Long Island, Bahamas, extending almost to Cuba.
The Native population on this island is less than 80 people, most of which reside in Duncantown, the only village on the island.
The total size of Ragged Island 9.5 square miles, and the highest point of elevation being 116ft. Latitude position is 22.19 degrees north and 75.73 degrees west. Population is 80 residents.
The 1930s saw a prosperous salt industry on the island, trading between Cuba and Haiti. In the 1950s the island fell victim to Hurricane Donna, which caused extensive damage. Some of the residents then fled the island to Nassau,in hopes of a brighter future. To this day, damage done by Hurricane Donna is still visible at points around the island, because not all damage has been repaired. The 1960s further depleted the island when a halt to the salt industry came once Fidel Castro came into power.
Today the island is a quiet serene place, not visited often by tourists. The surrounding Ocean provides a haven of fishing which in turn, makes the island a haven for the avid fisherman. Taken from http://www.the-bahama-islands.com/ragged.html
Just off of Ragged Island and grouped as a cluster, is Coakley Cay. This Cay is some 700 square acres and has an asking price of 35 Million Dollars (U.S$35,000,000.00). BaRRMaXX is proud to represent its owners.
The Native population on this island is less than 80 people, most of which reside in Duncantown, the only village on the island.
The total size of Ragged Island 9.5 square miles, and the highest point of elevation being 116ft. Latitude position is 22.19 degrees north and 75.73 degrees west. Population is 80 residents.
The 1930s saw a prosperous salt industry on the island, trading between Cuba and Haiti. In the 1950s the island fell victim to Hurricane Donna, which caused extensive damage. Some of the residents then fled the island to Nassau,in hopes of a brighter future. To this day, damage done by Hurricane Donna is still visible at points around the island, because not all damage has been repaired. The 1960s further depleted the island when a halt to the salt industry came once Fidel Castro came into power.
Today the island is a quiet serene place, not visited often by tourists. The surrounding Ocean provides a haven of fishing which in turn, makes the island a haven for the avid fisherman. Taken from http://www.the-bahama-islands.com/ragged.html
Just off of Ragged Island and grouped as a cluster, is Coakley Cay. This Cay is some 700 square acres and has an asking price of 35 Million Dollars (U.S$35,000,000.00). BaRRMaXX is proud to represent its owners.
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