155 Bahamians employed for $100M first phase
PM: Briland Club marina “one of the most beautiful marinas in the Caribbean”
HARBOUR ISLAND, BAHAMAS — The Briland Club, a 27-acre waterfront development on Harbour Island, on Friday officially opened its marina as part of a $100 million investment in the first phase of the development, with construction on the developments second phase set for the fourth quarter of this year.
Developer Michael Wiener and his family thanked the government of The Bahamas, the people of The Bahamas and especially Brilanders for their “unwavering” support, stating: “We would not be here were it not for you.”
He praised the dedication of Bahamians for their part in the $100 million first phase of the development, with more than 150 Bahamians working on the project. In an emotional speech, he thanked his daughter, Melanie, and his friend, Michael Johnson, for all their assistance in bringing the development to fruition.
Weiner said: “This project grew from my family’s love for Harbour Island. We visited Briland years before we invested in your beautiful jewel.
“While spending time here, we dreamed about creating a world-class marina and space that would raise the bar, so to speak, while maintaining and respecting the culture and natural charm of the island.”
He said the project only used Bahamian contractors and added: “As of June 30, there were 155 Bahamians working on the site.”
Article Credit: Eyewitness News
