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One Mart breaks ground for new 'Superstore' in Fat Hogs Bay

- Proprietor Hon Mark H. Vanterpool said business venture is in response to growth in eastern end of Tortola
From left: Seventh District Representative and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, Proprietor of One Mart, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4); Mrs Judith E. Vanterpool, wife of Hon Vanterpool; Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Opposition Leader and Eighth District Representative, Hon Marlon A. Penn at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new One Mart Superstore in Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola. Photo: 7th District United/Facebook
According to owner of One Mart, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), the prices at the Fat Hogs Bay location will be the same as the main store in Port Purcell. Photo: Facebook
According to owner of One Mart, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), the prices at the Fat Hogs Bay location will be the same as the main store in Port Purcell. Photo: Facebook
President and CEO of One Mart, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool, who is also the Representative for the Fourth District, has announced his company’s plans to construct a 30,000 square foot shopping centre in Fat Hogs Bay on the eastern end of Tortola.
President and CEO of One Mart, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool, who is also the Representative for the Fourth District, has announced his company’s plans to construct a 30,000 square foot shopping centre in Fat Hogs Bay on the eastern end of Tortola.
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- President and CEO of One Mart, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool, who is also the Representative for the Fourth District, has announced his company’s plans to construct a 30,000 square foot shopping centre in Fat Hogs Bay on the eastern end of Tortola.

According to the Opposition legislator, the Board of Directors of the company made the decision last year since the eastern part of the island was “growing by leaps and bounds.”

Trendsetter

Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, he said his company intends to be the trendsetter and expects other companies to invest more in the community.

“It will be a store that reflects the One Mart concept where you can come and get all that you need in one store. The first floor will be grocery and a cash and carry; the second floor will be appliances, household items and a true department store including basic clothing, electronics, cosmetics, perfumes, toys and all of your other needs. Then you would be able to take the elevator to the top and third floor where you will have a complete showroom of the One Mart quality and exquisite furniture and accessories that we are known for,” he remarked.

According to the prominent businessman, the prices at the Fat Hogs Bay location will be the same as the main store in Port Purcell.

“There will be no need for our good customers from the eastern side of the island to shop in Road Town; prices, products and services here will be the same as our store in Port Purcell. There will be over 30,000 square feet of shopping for our wonderful customers along with the biggest parking lot that you will see for a long time in the East End area,” he added.

While no figures were revealed, Vanterpool said the initiative is a ‘costly’ one.

He also said, his family is happy that they have returned to the eastern part of the island to conduct business.

He informed that his company had a few outlets in the community, before combining all into one location at Port Purcell.

Praises

Several government ministers who were present delivered brief remarks, including Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), who commended the Vanterpools for their investment.

Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn(R8) said the undertaking ‘represents hope’ while Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) described the project as a ‘bold step’.

10 Responses to “One Mart breaks ground for new 'Superstore' in Fat Hogs Bay”

  • ndp (05/11/2020, 20:21) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Strange how the VIP didn't want him in the house and he foot & foot behind them
  • Steve (05/11/2020, 20:36) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Yayyyyy. We deserve better! I am so tired of going to town for good groceries. Now our neighborhood people can shop right at home getting good prices too. Let's see if the prices are the same as in town. Fingers crossed.
  • Servant of the Most High God (05/11/2020, 21:49) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wise move Hon. Mark Vanterpool. Thank to God. Thank to you, and thanks to the the government.The 7th district will greatly benefit from your new business venture. But please don't allow uncommunity wise activities to tarnished your hard fought for business reputation. In other words,to be more specific, raise the standard of service above what are been, are beings offered by others of the same and similar services. May God continue to bless this good action plan, "Action Man." If not yet, may you soon agree to and become a member of the Host High Supreme plan, All you need to do is exersize faith in His living Word of promised. If you have forgotten, please be reminded of these words spoken by Jesus Christ: "What shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world, and lise his soul, or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
  • lol (05/11/2020, 22:24) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    another place where them island man going to hang out to buy cheap beers
    • johnny (06/11/2020, 05:20) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply

      @lol AND YOU WILL BE RIGHT THERE DRINKING WITH THEM AND HOPING YOU WILL GET ONE OF THEM IN YOUR BED LATER THAT NIGHT... DIRTY IDIOT....M**** WILL NOT CARE BECAUSE THEY ARE BUYING BEERS

  • Forgiveness (05/11/2020, 23:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ndp foot to foot is for one COMMON good country above self. Forgiveness is the key.
  • long bush (06/11/2020, 07:35) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mark is a good man
  • Nice (06/11/2020, 10:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    would be useful to have a store west end


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