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Lets break down the PE Waterfront ever getting off the ground

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For the purposes of this article we are going to assume the following: Our estimate of the daily turnover from the Manganese Ore of R688 901.00 per day is accurate If the Manganese Ore moves, the Port of Port Elizabeth, in order to remain viable, will have to replace that turnover with another product Most people say that a PE Waterfront will replace that revenue We assume an average undeveloped land rental of R10.00 per square meter The average size waterfront business will … [Read more...] about Lets break down the PE Waterfront ever getting off the ground

Attend the PEoples Port Festival and Win

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The PEoples Port Festival is being held in the Port of Port Elizabeth on the weekend of 25 and 26 March 2017. Entrance is FREE to all the exhibitions, movies, displays and entertainment (See Mafikizolo and Mobi Dixon for free) - you only need food and beverage money. And, the Algoa Bay Yacht Club just upped it a notch - enter our free draw below and you could win a meal and drinks for two at the highly rated Chartroom Restaurant. ABYC, NSRI and PEDSAC members who enter this … [Read more...] about Attend the PEoples Port Festival and Win

Magnetic Storm to bring the People’s Port Festival to life

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Following a tender process, Magnetic Storm has been appointed to bring the People’s Port Festival to life for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Free to attend, on March 25th and 26th, the Port Elizabeth Port will be abuzz as it opens its doors and showcases some of the incredible technology, ocean experiences to be had, as well as offering tours to areas, usually closed to the public. Managing the event from conceptualisation through to clean-up, Magnetic Storm is running the … [Read more...] about Magnetic Storm to bring the People’s Port Festival to life

Transnet CEO Invited to Meeting over Manganese Ore and PE Waterfront

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Mandela Bay Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Development, Tourism and Urban Agriculture, Councillor Andrew Whitfield said today: In just 6 months, this DA-led coalition government has rolled out numerous employment programmes, restored business's trust in the administration and finalised a partnership with a cutting edge organisation that will accelerate job creation through a dedicated desk in the Mayor’s Office. So determined are we to grow this economy and change the face of this … [Read more...] about Transnet CEO Invited to Meeting over Manganese Ore and PE Waterfront

Proof of how wildly successful a PE Waterfront will be

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This past Friday 3 February 2017 I wandered along the marina in front of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club in the Port of Port Elizabeth taking happy snaps of the foreign yachts sheltering there before embarking on their voyages around Cape Aghullas and on to Cape Town, Simonstown or ports further afield. These images I then posted to Instagram and MyPE wondering if anyone would be interested in seeing yachts doing nothing but being moored.   The screenshot you see here is proof that Port … [Read more...] about Proof of how wildly successful a PE Waterfront will be

11 Valentines Date Ideas

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With a bit of inside information you can keep your love life moving this Valentine's Day! With Valentine's Day around the corner, we're all stressing about finding the right activity that will make this one unforgettable date! But why not try a dose of activity to spice up your life? Break the ice with some of these first-date sport ideas, and remember, they're not only limited to Valentine's! Dance Classes: "Instead of the ordinary drinks at a local trendy bar, try something a little … [Read more...] about 11 Valentines Date Ideas

What Citizens say about the Manganese Ore Facility in the Port of Port Elizabeth

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On 31 January 2017 the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality concluded the last in a series of workshops intended to formulate a new strategy for the municipality to be published for further comment on 1 March 2017. These workshops involved different sectors and interest groups whose delegates were asked a set of seven questions each as a means of setting a more business like strategy for the municipality to concentrate on and formulate a plan to "businessify" the administration. What came out … [Read more...] about What Citizens say about the Manganese Ore Facility in the Port of Port Elizabeth

Is it time to resurrect PE’s Harbour Festival?

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Well the (soon not to be) lone positive voice on the PE Waterfront web site seems to think that this could be "A good idea". Suggesting that the Harbour Festival be resurrected, PE Waterfront says: In the 'days of old' the Port of Port Elizabeth used to hold a regular Harbour Festival – allowing the public into the Port to experience all that a maritime destination could offer. We at PE Waterfront got to thinking that such a festival could be "Quite a good idea" so are now asking YOU to … [Read more...] about Is it time to resurrect PE’s Harbour Festival?

Bayworld – #MustSeeinPE

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The Port Elizabeth Museum at Bayworld is the third oldest museum in South Africa. The Bayworld complex is unique in Southern Africa as it embraces a natural and cultural history Museum combined with a Snake Park and Oceanarium. It is located in the heart of the Port Elizabeth beachfront and serves up a feast of edutainment to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The main activities of the Complex are research and education aimed at stimulating a greater awareness of the need for … [Read more...] about Bayworld – #MustSeeinPE

Ocean Cleanup – #MustSeeinPE

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Local Port Elizabeth based Marine NGO, Ocean Messengers, teamed up with Walmer based Masifunde Learner Development to highlight the dangers of plastic in Algoa Bay. "Plastic is the oceans and our environments worst enemy! That plastic bottle that you drink water out of and throw away will take longer than your lifetime to 'decompose' - 450 years in fact. BUT, plastic does not decompose like a leaf or other animal matter - it just breaks down into smaller and smaller particles which animals … [Read more...] about Ocean Cleanup – #MustSeeinPE

TNPA Gives Support for PE Waterfront Cruises

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Local entrepreneurs and respected seamen, Rod Lochhead and Morven Maclean were welcomed into the Port of Port Elizabeth at a function hosted by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club this morning - In a new adventure offering for locals and tourists Stampede Cruises and Blue Pearl will offer unique boat based  excursions that include, PE Waterfront cruises, Island cruises and more. Giving the support of Transnet National Ports Authority to the new tourism offerings based out of ABYC, the Port of Port … [Read more...] about TNPA Gives Support for PE Waterfront Cruises

PE Waterfront Cruises a valued addition to NMB’s Tourism landscape

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Algoa Bay Yacht Club: On Monday, 14 November 2016, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality together with Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism enthusiastically supported the launch of a new venture for locals and tourists to experience in the city that creates enhanced accessibility to the marine tourism offerings. Stampede Cruises and the Blue Pearl - based in the heart of the PE Waterfront - will offer unique excursions that include, waterfront cruises, Island cruises and … [Read more...] about PE Waterfront Cruises a valued addition to NMB’s Tourism landscape