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Several local contractors have joined forces to lobby the Government to have the Sandals Beaches Resort project started. About 35 companies in construction, plumbing and electrical services were expecting work when the third Sandals hotel got under way in St Peter, but are fearful that the international chain may take its US$400 million project elsewhere because of the delay – impacting them and the country. They want an urgent meeting with Government. (Video by Maria Bradshaw) | The Nation Barb

The most sophisticated and comprehensive family resort that will ever be built in the Caribbean. That's how plans for the dashing west coast Sandals Beaches Barbados were described when they were unveiled during a glitzy ceremony. | CBC News Barbados

1.2K views | Residents of St. Peter, especially those near the old Almond Beach Resort, got an update on the construction of Beaches Barbados. St. Peter M.P. Colin Jordan hosted a town hall meeting at the St. Peter Parish Church, where concerned residents posed questions directly to some high ranking officials of Sandals Barbados. Cheyne Jones reports. | CBC News Barbados | Facebook