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Sunset at GoldenEye
2009-08-06
The sun sets over Low Cay island as workers prepare the site for the groundbreaking ceremony on August 14.
Groundbreaking!!
2009-08-14
ORACABESSA (August 18, 2009) – Island Outpost, a
collection of distinctive hotels and villas in Jamaica, began the
expansion of its famed GoldenEye resort with an official groundbreaking
ceremony held on August 14th, 2009. Entertainment mogul Chris
Blackwell; the Honorable Bruce Golding, Prime Minister; the Honorable
Daryl Vaz, Minister of Projects and Implementation; and Jason Henzell,
president of Island Outpost attended the official ceremony.
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Wall St. Journal
2009-08-25
Wall St. Journal features Goldeneye - Top Stories in Real Estate
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Coldwell visit
2009-09-07
Goldeneye hosted Coldwell Banker's top 20 Jamaican agents.
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Sunday Times
2009-11-08
London, UK - The Sunday Times Travel Editors have chosen Goldeneye as one of the top 100 hotels in the World. December 2009.
Carribbean: What's new this winter
2009-11-19
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/sunandsea/6589348/Caribbean-whats-new-this-winter.html
Outstanding Contribution to UK Music
2010-03-03
Mr. Blackwell honored for outstanding contribution to UK Music
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Real Estate Taxes
2009-07-29
Real Estate Taxes Reduced
The Government yesterday announced an effort to stimulate Jamaica's real estate market by moving the original January 1, 2010 implementation date for the further reduction in stamp duty and transfer tax fees to August 1 this year. The administration announced that Stamp Duty would be reduced from 5.5 per cent to 4.5 per cent and Transfer Tax from 7.5 per cent to six per cent.
GoldenEye Development Internship
2009-07-21
Christopher Blackwell Jr. has joined the Goldeneye Development team for a summer internship program.
February Construction Update
2010-02-28
The sun has been shining on the construction team! Work is being done throughout the entire property as two guest suites are being added to the Fleming Villa, the Gazebo restaurant has been disassembled and is undergoing expansion, and the new restaurant on Low Cay Beach is coming up! Our operations center is now under construction on an adjacent property which will house laundry, staff quarters,etc.
Groundbreaking announcement
2009-07-20
The Official Groundbreaking Celebration has been scheduled for August 14th. In attendance will be the Honorable Bruce Golding, Prime Minister, the Honorable Daryl Vaz Minister of Projects & Implementation, the Honorable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism and distinguished guests. The Oracabessa Youth Choir will sing the National Anthem.
January Construction Update
2010-01-31
The New Year is off to a fast start. Construction is on schedule as foundations for all cottages on Low Cay Beach have been completed. The walls are going up and the roofs for Cottages 11,12,13, and 14 are proceeding.
Swim Jamaica
2009-07-12
The Swim Jamaica program at James Bond Beach passed another class of swimmers today. Eleven passed to level two certification, while 23 passed to level three! Congratulations to the young ones!!
Low Cay Sundeck nears completion
2009-05-17
The finishing touches are being completed on Low Cay island. Chris Blackwell, Ann Hodges, Nick Simmonds, and Roger Brown met to discuss the island's usage. The Island will have a small bar in the sand, sitting areas, and a sun deck. Overlooking the sea, the Island will also serve as a stage for musical performances and film festivals.
Overseas Homes, May 2009
2009-05-13
GoldenEye was featured in the May 2009 issue of Overseas Homes.
Blackwell Named Most Influential
2009-04-09
Island Records founder Chris Blackwell was named the most influential UK-based industry executive of the past five decades as part of the 2009 Music Week Awards. Read more about this honor: Music Week or BBC
Construction Images, March 2009
2009-03-01
Construction Images, March 2009
Bridge pilings were placed in the lagoon for the construction of a pedestrian suspension bridge that will link the estate and spa to the beach and islands.
Marine-works completed
2009-02-02
The timely completion of marine-works included the bridge connecting the mainland to Santa Maria Island and the Peninsula, the docks for all phases of construction, and 30,000 tons of stone placed on the windward side of the peninsula.
Adrian Boot, Kenin Cimini, and Brandon Hicks collaborate
2009-01-14
Island photographer Adrian Boot met with architects Kevin Cimini and Brandon Hicks (www.marchmade.com) to coordinate the production of CGI imagery of Beach Cottages and Blue Bar. Adrian shot backplates and property shots in HDR (high dynamic range) producing vibrant images that capture the unique lighting and lush landscape at Goldeneye.
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