By: Lindsay Thompson/BIS
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has signed a contract with Winder Construction for the building of an advanced medical clinic in the Berry Islands, estimated to cost $4 million.
The contract was signed during a press conference at the ministry on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Present were the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness; Permanent Secretary Colin Higgs; Dr. Philip Swann, Acting Director of Public Health; and Contractor Terrance Winder, Winder Construction.
“The clinic is a long time in the making; we must meet the demands of residents of Coco Cay, Great Sturrup Cay and surrounding cays,” said Dr. Darville.
He pointed out that the aim is not only to revolutionize healthcare access for those residents, but is part of the government’s ongoing $43 million Health System Strengthening Programme supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
The contract was awarded to Winder Construction, a prominent local firm, marking a significant milestone in the administration’s ongoing $43 million Health System Strengthening Program, supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
The new facility will be located near Bamboo Cay, and will also meet economic needs of investors and residents by way of jobs and other medical opportunities.
To be built on 70,000 square feet of land, the proposed clinic is designed to be a ‘smart’ facility climate-resilient and equipped with the latest medical technology.
It will include:
An Urgent Care and Trauma Suite equipped to handle emergencies before medical evacuation is required, diagnostic and labs.
Telemedicine Hub that will connect local patients with specialists in Nassau and abroad via high-speed digital links.
Maternity and Dental Wings, expanding the scope of regular primary care available on-island.
Staff Housing with integrated quarters to ensure that doctors and nurses can reside permanently on the cay, providing 24/7 coverage.
Construction is expected to begin within 30 days, with a projected completion window of 70 weeks. The project is slated to create dozens of construction jobs for Berry Island residents, providing a localized economic boost.
Contractor Terrance Winder said it would be a pleasure constructing the clinic, one that the community would be proud of upon completion.
The move comes on the heels of the recent opening of the Rum Cay Community Clinic and the ongoing work at the Palmetto Point Clinic in Eleuthera, as the government continues its aggressive push to modernize healthcare infrastructure across the Family Islands before the end of 2026.
BIS Photos/Kristaan Ingraham
