St. George’s, Grenada –14 Dec. 2006 ---  History was in the making as the old Islander Hotel at Ballast Ground, Lagoon Road in Grenada was demolished to start construction on a high end luxury 120 room resort. This resort will be part of the Port Louis Grenada development. Minister of Tourism, Honourable Brenda Hood says an investment of this type will have a huge impact on jobs and economic activity.

Minister Hood speaking from the site also said that the project will attract a new type of tourism for the island of Grenada. She commented that it is expected to create a new niche for Grenada where the country can focus on high end tourism. This resort along with properties and developments such as Spice Island Beach Resort, Calivigny Island, Mount Cinnamon, Prickly Bay Marina and La Luna will put Grenada amongst the best in the world. The new hotel will command spectacular views of the St. George’s harbour, Grand Anse and Pandy Beach.

Mr. Richard Hallam, Operations and Development for Port Louis Grenada commented that Mr. de Savary is very pleased and delighted that almost 8 weeks after signing agreements with the Government of Grenada and with great assistance from the government; they are able to begin demolishing and renovation of the Islander Hotel.  Hallam also noted that work has begun on the Port Louis Marina which will be able to berth mega yachts and that the first mega yacht which belongs to Mr. Peter de Savary is expected to arrive in the New Year. 

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