THE timescale for plans at Sandals Emerald Bay does not match the one given by the government, according to the general manager at the resort.
#Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper gave a timeline of six to eight months for the construction phase of the project, which is to rebrand to the Caribbean resort chain of Beaches, but Sandals representatives say construction will take up to 15 months.
#Jeremy Mutton, general manager at Sandals Emerald Bay, said the resort plans to begin its 12 to 15-month rebrand once it has obtained all required permits this fall.
#Speaking to Tribune Business, Mr Mutton explained the start date for the rebrand will commence once all labour agreements and permits have been finalised by the government. READ MORE