Investing in Exuma: The Yntegra Blueprint / S9E10

Investing in Exuma: The Yntegra Blueprint

Guest: Felipe MacLean - Yntegra Group CEO

In this episode of On the Record, host Jerome Sawyer interviews Felipe McClean, CEO of Integra Group, about the upcoming Rosewood Exuma resort—a $300 million ultra-luxury, low-density development on East Sampson Cay in the Exumas, slated to open in 2028. McClean shares how the vision was born out of a personal visit during the pandemic and was encouraged by local community members. The resort will feature just 33 rooms on less than 50% of the island, with a strong focus on sustainability, cultural preservation, and community engagement. McClean outlines economic benefits, including 400 jobs and $336 million in local wages, as well as efforts to integrate local artists, businesses, and training programs. While acknowledging environmental concerns and public scrutiny, he emphasizes compliance with Bahamian regulations and a long-term commitment to responsible development and community upliftment.

 

CREDITS 

Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer 

Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall

Technical Director: Nathaniel Conliffe & Raychard Ferguson 

Audio Engineer: Joey Butler 

Graphics: Lynette Lockhart

Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens

Make-up: Regina McCook