Sarkis Izmirlian

Sarkis Izmirlian

businessman Bahamas

Sarkis Izmirlian is a businessman known for his role as the original developer of the Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas. He has been involved in extensive legal battles concerning the resort, particularly against its main contractor, China Construction America (CCA), which has faced allegations of fraud and mismanagement. Recently, Izmirlian's bid for an independent examiner to investigate CCA's dealings was approved by a New Jersey federal bankruptcy court, highlighting his ongoing efforts to seek justice and transparency in the complex bankruptcy proceedings surrounding Baha Mar.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
6,050
Power
200$
Sentiment
7.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 4 7.75 1.28% +20% 393,248 6,050 $13,000 200$
Totals 4 393,248 6,050 $13,000 200$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Sarkis Izmirlian’s personal involvement helped secure the settlement of his decade-long legal battle with Baha Mar’s main contractor. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: US court approves Sarkis’ CCA deal

Bahamas Bahamas: Sarkis Izmirlian was vindicated by a settlement with China Construction America, clearing his name after being ousted from the Baha Mar project. 9

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: First Baha Mar developer ‘vindicated’ by settlement

Bahamas Bahamas: Sarkis Izmirlian's deal to settle his multi-billion damages award against Baha Mar's main contractor will end the threatened winding-up of two other major Nassau resorts. 9

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Sarkis vindicated in settlement with CCA

Bahamas Bahamas: Sarkis Izmirlian was awarded $1.642bn in damages by the New York State Supreme Court as the original developer of Baha Mar. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: D’Aguilar: CCA trying to ‘wiggle out of paying $1.6bn’

Bahamas Bahamas: Sarkis Izmirlian was mentioned alongside Sir Sol Kerzner as a visionary leader in large projects in The Bahamas. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Everyone praying this home run’ on Grand Lucayan sale

Bahamas Bahamas: Sarkis Izmirlian’s bid to block a fresh appeal of his $1.7bn damages award by China Construction America has been rejected by a US court. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Sarkis loses bid to block CCA’s latest $1.7bn challenge

Bahamas Bahamas: Sarkis Izmirlian is alleging that the US unit of Baha Mar’s contractor booked $96m in debt owed to subsidiaries and affiliates. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Sarkis: CCA booked $96m debt as ‘country club memberships’