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embroidered with projects bearing the Cavalier stamp
of quality and longevity, ranging from luxury private
residences to hotels, schools, condominiums and of-
fice buildings. One corner of downtown Nassau – at
the intersection of Shirley and Charlotte streets – is
flanked on three sides by Cavalier-built properties.
Cavalier has left an indelible impression both in Nas-
sau and the out islands.
The Valentines Resort in Harbour Island was com-
pleted in 2007 and reflects the island’s rustic charm.
Luxury condominiums at Bayroc on West Bay Street in
Nassau were completed in 2009. The company was
awarded the contract to build the Atlantis Conference
Centre on Paradise Island for Kerzner International –
a $60 million project that was finished in 18 months
and now houses events and concerts for the Atlantis
resort.
Cavalier beganwork at the Albany development in2008
for the Tavistock Group, whose principals include Brit-
ish financier Joe Louis and professional golfers Tiger
Woods and Ernie Els. The $100 million project opened
in 2010 and comprises a series of townhouses and
amenities, including restaurants, a clubhouse, fitness
center and spa facilities. The company also delivered
the Straw Market, on time and on budget, for the Ba-
hamas government on the grounds of the structure
destroyed by fire in 2001.
The prime minister at the time, Hubert Ingraham, at-
tended the official opening and said, “I wish also to
acknowledge the excellent work undertaken by the pri-
